Recognizing 25 years of scientific impact, The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) returned to Palm Beach for its fifth annual “It Will Take All of Us to Cure Parkinson’s” luncheon on Monday, March 2. The luncheon, co-chaired by Hayley Paige & Conrad Clevlen, Marlene & Martin Silver, and Bonnie & Tom Strauss, has raised over $1 million to support MJFF’s mission to accelerate a cure for Parkinson’s and advance therapies for those living with the disease today.
The luncheon featured a panel conversation surrounding the latest developments in Parkinson’s disease research, moderated by Debi Brooks, CEO and Co-Founder of MJFF. The panel included Susan Bressman, MD, Mirken Family Professor of Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, Mark Frasier, PhD, chief scientist at MJFF, and Pat Morrissey, MJFF Patient Council member.
Barry Bostwick, a longtime Foundation supporter and friend of Michael’s since their days on Spin City, shared remarks recalling their years working together and highlighting Michael’s enduring optimism and humor in the face of Parkinson’s disease.
A generous thank you to the event co-chairs and leadership committee members who included Holly Andersen & Douglas Hirsch, Louise Armour, Anita Friedman Berman & Russell Berman, Teresa & John Ford, David Glickman, Laurie & Peter Grauer, Juliana & Alex Krys, Judy Glickman Lauder, Karen & Richard LeFrak, Ellen Levy, Julia & Alec Lindsay, Trish McEvoy, Robin & Andy O’Brien, Julie & Doug Ostrover, Marianne & William Powers, Cobey Rapaport, E. John Rosenwald, Daisy M. Soros, Judi & John Temple, Susan & Bob Wright.
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