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The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Social Info: https://t.co/jN2BqHCali
Joined August 2009
As Congress looks at @NIH funding, The Michael J. Fox Foundation stands united with @apdaparkinsons & @parkinsondotorg to say robust investment in research is essential. #FundNIH #Act4PD
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Today's daily blessing: the incredible advocates at the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research who came to Washington to share their stories and fight for a cure.
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Today I signed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act – a law that will help prevent, treat, and cure Parkinson’s disease and similar disorders. This law is about dignity. It gives people hope that we can end this cruel disease and that we can still do big things.
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This just in: The National Plan to End Parkinson's Act has been signed into law! MJFF and our 2.75 million friends and advocates thank you, @POTUS Biden! And thanks to everyone who helped get us here: advocates, scientists, patients, families, clinicians, caregivers and
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So grateful to all my colleagues- especially @RepPaulTonko, @RepWexton, @SenCapito, @ChrisMurphyCT and @brettguthrie for their support of this important legislation. This is an incredibly personal battle for me. Together, we will find a cure for this debilitating disease!
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The Senate just passed my National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act! This is the first-ever legislation solely devoted to ending Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurological disease globally and I’ve heard many stories from WVians who have felt its
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After months of advocating, the Senate just passed my National Plan to End Parkinson's Act—a bill I've been honored to champion alongside @RepGusBilirakis & @RepWexton. This marks a huge step towards improving and saving lives for millions of families living with this disease.
Senate unanimously passed the Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis & Honorable Jennifer Wexton Nat'l Plan to End Parkinson's Act,legislation directing HHS to establish a Nat'l Parkinson’s Project to create & update a nat'l plan to address Parkinson’s & related conditions. Bill now heads to WH.
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MJFF + our over 2.75 million friends and advocates across America thank you, @RepJoeWilson, for passing the National Plan to End Parkinson’s. Let’s get to work!
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MJFF + our over 2.75 million friends and advocates across America thank you, @RepSusanWild, for passing the National Plan to End Parkinson’s. Let’s get to work!
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MJFF + our over 2.75 million friends and advocates across America thank you, @RepWalberg, for passing the National Plan to End Parkinson’s. Let’s get to work!
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MJFF + our over 2.75 million friends and advocates across America thank you, @RepVeasey, for passing the National Plan to End Parkinson’s. Let’s get to work!
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MJFF + our over 2.75 million friends and advocates across America thank you, @Congressman_JVD, for passing the National Plan to End Parkinson’s. Let’s get to work!
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MJFF + our over 2.75 million friends and advocates across America thank you, @RepDavidValadao, for passing the National Plan to End Parkinson’s. Let’s get to work!
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MJFF + our over 2.75 million friends and advocates across America thank you, @RepMikeTurner, for passing the National Plan to End Parkinson’s. Let’s get to work!
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MJFF + our over 2.75 million friends and advocates across America thank you, @RepDavidTrone, for passing the National Plan to End Parkinson’s. Let’s get to work!
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MJFF + our over 2.75 million friends and advocates across America thank you, @RepLoriTrahan, for passing the National Plan to End Parkinson’s. Let’s get to work!
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MJFF + our over 2.75 million friends and advocates across America thank you, @RepJillTokuda, for passing the National Plan to End Parkinson’s. Let’s get to work!
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MJFF + our over 2.75 million friends and advocates across America thank you, @RepRashida, for passing the National Plan to End Parkinson’s. Let’s get to work!
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MJFF + our over 2.75 million friends and advocates across America thank you, @repdinatitus, for passing the National Plan to End Parkinson’s. Let’s get to work!
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MJFF + our over 2.75 million friends and advocates across America thank you, @RepTimmons, for passing the National Plan to End Parkinson’s. Let’s get to work!
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