Entries from December 2009

December 31, 2009

Happy New Year!

Team Fox and The Michael J. Fox Foundation wish you a Happy New Year!
Thanks to all of our Team Fox members and supporters, the Foundation is funding critically needed research to help get us closer to a cure for Parkinson’s disease. We are incredibly grateful for your commitment and dedication to our mission. With your [...]

December 30, 2009

Make a New Year’s Resolution You’ll Keep

The time has come to make a 2010 New Year’s resolution! This year, set a goal that will make a difference in your life and help others. 
Looking to get in shape this year? Turn your exercise plan into a way to help others too. Choose a race (of any distance) and run it for Team Fox. Determined to spend more [...]

December 23, 2009

Wet Dog Calendars On Sale Now!

Great news, Team Fox member Alyssa Johnson’s 2010 Wet Dogs Calendars are for sale!
To view these wonderful and adorable calendars,visit http://www.wetdogscalendar.com today and to purchase one (or more), click the paypal link.  You can also donate $100 to Alyssa’s fundraising efforts on her Team Fox page and she’ll thank you with the gift of her calendar.
The calendars are [...]

December 23, 2009

Flapjacks For Fox and Friends

Flapjacks For Fox and Friends
The Gabby Guy powers down some Pancakes for Parkinson’s and discovers why Children and Families First takes the cake.
by Mike Dodson
12/14/2009

Flapjacks For Fox and Friends Signs pointing in all directions and the aroma of warm and fluffy flapjacks floating on the breeze made finding Delaware’s first Pancakes for Parkinson’s (which took [...]

December 22, 2009

Team Fox Site to Relaunch

Attention Team Fox members!
As you may know, at the beginning of each calendar year Team Fox officially launches a new fundraising year. What does this mean for you?  As of January 1, for accounting purposes, the Team Fox fundraising total and each of your individual 2009 fundraising totals will go back to $0 on the [...]

December 21, 2009

Diving to a Cure

Team Fox member Kevin Moss is diving deep in his efforts to raise funds and awareness for The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
On New Year’s Eve, in Boca Raton, Florida, Kevin and a group of divers will embark on their annual dive for Team Fox. If you’d like to join this incredible event, email DiveWithTeamFox@kmoss.com to learn more.

December 18, 2009

Watch Video of MJFF’s Research Roundtable

MJFF’s Research Roundtables, held around the country throughout the year, are for patients and caregMJFF’s Research Roundtables, held around the country throughout the year, are for patients and caregivers. We want to help you learn more about top Parkinson’s research priorities and provide a forum for you to ask your own question of the experts [...]

December 17, 2009

Holiday Party For a Cure

Come out to celebrate the holiday season while giving back!
On Saturday, December 20 at 8 p.m., Team Fox member Brian Thorne and friends will host a charitable party and you’re invited to attend. Join Brian for a great evening of dancing and drinks at Chacala Loft in New York City. Festive attire is encouraged!
If you’d like to attend, purchase your tickets today!

December 11, 2009

Run the London Marathon for Team Fox

Team Fox has a few remaining guaranteed entries available for the 2010 London marathon. The London Marathon, taking place on April 25, is a great race with an amazing charity representation. The majority of runners are running for charity and its said to be the single largest fundraiser in the world (raising over $70 million [...]

December 8, 2009

Pennies for Parkinson’s

Larry Ice hosted a hugely successful Pennies for Parkinson’s fundraiser that raised $2,000! His event was held in June at the Ohio Valley University Campus and included a classic car show and a bake sale.
A rock-a-thon was also held, which consisted of people rocking in rocking chairs for an hour at a time to earn [...]