09/24/2008 Read Katie Hood's Blog on The Huffington Post: The Patient Empowerment Revolution
In the wake of Google co-founder Sergey Brin's disclosure that he carries a genetic mutation increasing his risk for Parkinson's disease, Katie Hood blogs on the potential of genetic research to empower all of us to take ownership of our medical futures.
09/24/2008 Reminder: Contributions to MJFF Support Parkinson's Research, Not Political Candidates or Campaigns
Contributions made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research support our organization's research efforts and are not used to support any political candidate or campaign.
06/26/2008 Read Katie Hood's Blog on The Huffington Post
Just back from speaking at the 2008 BIO Global Convention, MJFF CEO Katie Hood continued her Huffington Post blog with thoughts on how strategic partnerships betwewn nonprofits and industry can help speed the development of cures for Parkinson's and other diseases.
05/12/2008 Michael J. Fox Foundation "Plays to Win" at Third L.A. Fundraiser
In an exclusive two-part interview, Michael J. Fox talked to "Access Hollywood" about Parkinson's disease, the Foundation's progress, and his excitement to be back in Los Angeles surrounded by friends supporting the Foundation at "Playing to Win the Fight against Parkinson's," a poker tournament benefit held at Social Hollywood.
04/28/2008 14th Annual Parkinson's Unity Walk Raises Funds, Awareness for Parkinson's Research
The 14th annual Parkinson's Unity Walk, held in New York City's Central Park on Saturday, April 26, 2008, brought together over 10,000 members of the Parkinson's community to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's research.
04/28/2008 'Agitation and Idealism' -- Read Katie Hood's Comments from the 14th Annual Parkinson's Unity Walk
Read a transcript of remarks given by Katie Hood, MJFF CEO, at the 14th Annual Parkinson's Unity Walk held in New York City's Central Park on Saturday, April 26, 2008.
04/24/2008 Four Questions For: Marlene Kahan, Executive Director, ASME
Mediabistro.com's FishbowlNY blog spoke with Marlene Kahan, PWP and executive director of the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME), about the sense of purpose she feels raising awareness of Parkinson's, and whether she thinks the magazine industry does enough for staffers battling diseases like hers.
