Ryan Reynolds Joins Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease

The Michael J. Fox Foundation announced today that actor Ryan Reynolds has joined the foundation’s mission to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Reynolds will serve as the first Celebrity Chair of Team Fox, the foundation’s grassroots fund-raising arm made up of hundreds of volunteers across the country. Reynolds, along with 130 Team Fox members, will run the New York City Marathon on November 2 in honor of his father, who has Parkinson’s disease. “I’m proud to be a part of this team of dedicated and motivated people who are getting out there and making a difference,” said Reynolds. “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.” For more information, click here.