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300 Parkinson's Advocates Convene in Washington: "Congress is Taking Note"

300 Parkinson's Advocates Convene in Washington: "Congress is Taking Note"

Last week, advocates from nearly all 50 states traveled to our nation's capital for the 2018 Parkinson's Policy Forum, an annual event to educate members of Congress on policy issues affecting the Parkinson's community. Across the country, thousands of people participated by sending 14,000 emails to their lawmakers.

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How Patients Can Partner to Speed Cures
Hear expert discussion and ask your questions in our Third Thursdays Webinar series.
April 19, 2018 at 12 p.m. ET

View the latest "Ask the MD" video to hear Dr. Dolhun discuss how doctors currently diagnose Parkinson's and how a tool called a biomarker could help.

De-risking Success: MJFF-funded Biotech and Motor Therapy Bought
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The recent acquisition of a Swiss biotech, and its motor symptom therapy, is an example of MJFF's strategy to attract experience and funds, to advance PD therapies through testing and to patients' hands.

The Number of People with Parkinson's Will Double by 2040

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In our latest podcast, experts talk about the rise in Parkinson's and strategies to prevent its onset and address gaps in care.

Join Team Fox at the 11th Annual New England Parkinson's Ride!

The largest single-day Team Fox fundraiser for the past four years, the New England Parkinson's Ride is taking on the Maine coastline once again! Cyclists of all ages and abilities can choose from a 10, 30, 50 or 100-mile route, with 100 percent of proceeds going to speed a cure.