Michael J. Fox Foundation Launches $2.5 Billion Campaign to Accelerate Parkinson's Research
Event summary
- The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) has launched a $2.5 billion multi-year fundraising campaign called 'All Grit. No Quit.' to accelerate Parkinson's research.
- The campaign has already raised $1.75 billion from over 276,000 donors since its quiet launch in 2024.
- MJFF has allocated over $3 billion globally to Parkinson's research since its founding in 2000.
- The campaign aims to support the Foundation's Strategic Research Agenda, which has enabled progress such as the discovery of a new Parkinson's biomarker in 2023 and the approval of 23 new drugs over the past decade.
The big picture
The Michael J. Fox Foundation's ambitious $2.5 billion campaign comes at a critical juncture in Parkinson's research, with the disease projected to double globally by 2040. The campaign reflects a strategic shift towards accelerated funding and collaboration to capitalize on unprecedented scientific opportunities. The Foundation's role as the world's largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson's research positions it uniquely to drive progress toward a cure.
What we're watching
- Fundraising Momentum
- Whether the Foundation can sustain the current pace of fundraising to meet the $2.5 billion goal.
- Scientific Breakthroughs
- The pace at which the campaign's funding will translate into meaningful scientific advancements and potential cures for Parkinson's disease.
- Community Engagement
- How the Foundation's grassroots efforts, including Team Fox events and fundraisers, will continue to support the campaign's goals.