The Michael J. Fox Foundation announced today that actor Ryan Reynolds has joined the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s mission to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Reynolds will serve as the first Celebrity Chair of Team Fox. Reynolds, along with 130 Team Fox members, will run the ING New York City Marathon on November 2, 2008, in honor of his father, who has Parkinson’s disease.
“I am proud to be a part of this team of dedicated and motivated people who are getting out there and making a difference,” said Ryan. “The Michael J. Fox Foundation is doing whatever it takes to improve patients’ quality of life and deliver a cure to people living with PD, like my father.”
Michael J. Fox says: “We’re truly grateful to Ryan for joining Team Fox and for being a part of this fight. Team Fox means so much to me and to everyone at MJFF. It’s at the heart of what we’re about - making a difference in the millions of lives touched by Parkinson’s disease. We’re thrilled that Ryan is now officially a member of our team.”
“I truly believe that Ryan’s enthusiasm for Team Fox will inspire people all over the country to get involved with this important cause,” said Katie Hood, CEO of The Michael J. Fox Foundation. “We’re thankful for his support and honored to have him on our team, working with us to put an end to Parkinson’s disease.”
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