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Michael J. Fox Foundation's Podcast Honored with Signal Awards

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) has achieved notable recognition at the fourth annual Signal Awards, receiving both a Silver Award and a Bronze Award for its impactful podcast series. The Silver Award was presented in the 'Conversation Starter, Individual Episodes' category, while the Bronze was awarded in 'Health & Wellness' for a particularly moving episode titled "How Do You Feel with Parkinson's? A Special Edition Webinar on Emotions."

The Signal Awards celebrate exceptional podcast and digital audio programming and were determined by a distinguished panel of judges from across the media landscape, which included well-known on-air personalities and executive leaders. Competing against a vast array of submissions from around the globe, MJFF’s achievements highlight the quality and significance of its contributions to the podcasting realm. Previously, the Foundation had received two awards during the inaugural Signal Awards, showcasing its long-standing dedication to quality content in the podcast field.

In a statement, Holly Teichholtz, MJFF’s Chief Marketing Officer, voiced the organization’s commitment to delivering accessible and reliable information for families affected by Parkinson's, asserting that this approach empowers those living with the disease to actively participate in advancing research towards better treatments and a potential cure.

Guests featured in the award-winning episode include:

• - Soania Mathur, MD: a retired family physician and co-chair of MJFF's Patient Council.
• - Fiona Davis: a bestselling author diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) in 2020.
• - Bret Parker, JD: an attorney who received an early-onset PD diagnosis in 2007.
• - Jim Hurtsellers: a Marine veteran diagnosed with PD in 2020.
• - Yvonne Jackson: a business executive diagnosed with PD in 2014.
• - Laura Marsh, MD: a geriatric psychiatrist and professor, who is deeply involved in mental health services within the Parkinson's community.

These influential speakers candidly shared their emotional experiences relating to Parkinson’s disease, exploring various personal strategies that have helped them cope and manage the challenges presented by this progressive condition.

The podcast represents just a segment of MJFF’s broader strategy to engage the global community affected by Parkinson's disease. This strategy includes a wealth of educational resources in the form of free events, comprehensive guides, insightful webinars, engaging videos, and active online social platforms designed to connect and inform individuals affected by PD.

To delve deeper into the Signal Awards and their significance, interested parties can visit signalaward.com. Furthermore, listeners can access MJFF's informative podcast episodes along with diverse educational materials at michaeljfox.org.

About The Michael J. Fox Foundation

The Michael J. Fox Foundation proudly stands as the largest nonprofit entity dedicated to funding Parkinson's research globally. The Foundation’s mission is to hasten the development of a cure for Parkinson’s disease while enhancing available treatments for those currently living with the condition. With an aggressive funding strategy and focused research initiatives, MJFF has transformed the landscape of Parkinson’s research. To date, it has contributed over $2.5 billion toward research aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with PD.

By fostering collaboration among industry experts, scientific innovators, and dedicated advocates, MJFF is at the forefront of the fight against Parkinson's disease, refining approaches to treatment and research while actively involving community members in ongoing clinical trials and groundbreaking studies.

For further insights into their initiatives and community engagement, visit their social media channels or official website.