# Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s advocacy and research efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/michael-j-fox-parkinsons-advocacy-and-research-efforts
> Updated: 2026-09-09T17:19:15.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has intensified its public engagement through new awareness initiatives and recognition of long-term advocacy.

In early September 2026, the Foundation launched the “So Your Friend Has Parkinson’s” campaign in partnership with Maximum Effort. Featuring Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford, the campaign utilizes humor to offer advice on supporting those with the disease, with Fox advising supporters to “not make it weird,” “start simple,” and “help, don’t fix.”

Concurrently, Michael J. Fox received the Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award from the Lasker Foundation. The award recognizes his work since founding his namesake foundation in 2000, which has funded over $3 billion in research. Fox has utilized his platform to reduce social stigma and has recently incorporated his personal experiences into his acting work, specifically in the series ‘Shrinking’.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Michael J. Fox honored for Parkinson’s disease research advocacy

Michael J. Fox has received the Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award for his decades of advocacy and the $3 billion in research funding provided by his foundation to combat Parkinson’s disease.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michael-j-fox-honored-for-parkinsons-disease-research-advocacy

### 2026-09-02: Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford launch Parkinson’s awareness campaign

Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford star in a new Michael J. Fox Foundation campaign to raise awareness and provide guidance on supporting friends living with Parkinson’s disease.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michael-j-fox-and-harrison-ford-launch-parkinsons-awareness-campaign

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