Doctor Michael J. Fox
p2pnet news | Movies:- You may now address Canadian actor Michael J. Fox as Doctor.
He was awarded the honorary law degree at the University of British Columbia, “to recognize his outstanding contributions both as an entertainer and as an advocate,” says the CBC.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has raised $120 million.
Fox, from Burnaby, BC, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991 and, “soon became an advocate for research on the disease that impairs motor skills and speech,” says the story.
“When I received the invitation, I thought, ‘What were you thinking’?” – the Vancouver Sun has him saying, going on:
“I have no experience of graduating from university or even graduating from high school.”
But, “This means a great deal to me,” he said, adding, “I’m deeply moved.”
Fox is perhaps best known for his role as Marty McFly in the Back to the Future trilogy,
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CBC – Michael J. Fox granted honorary law degree, May 22, 2008
Vancouver Sun – Michael J. Fox ‘deeply moved’ by honorary degree from UBC, May 22, 2008
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May 23rd, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Well done Michael
May 23rd, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Anyone notice that most of these celebrities only get involved in fund raising when they are struck down with these illnesses? Do you think Michael would bat an eyelid for parkinsons research if he hadn’t contracted it himself? Like with most things, people only care about things that concern them; myopic selfishness. Then everyone lauds him for it, lol.
Yes, it’s a terrible affliction, but this is the truth, people are inherently self serving; to deny this is to deny our very nature.
May 26th, 2008 at 7:04 am
Isn’t it strange when people seem to find something negative to say, especially when something positive is happening? Like the person who posted the above?
I don’t think that is human nature though. I think it is just some people’s nature.
June 17th, 2008 at 7:13 am
Diagnosis in 1991 means that he had already 17 years to live with this devasting disease. Despite all research this is still a horrifying illness. True is (like always) – if you don´t suffer you hardly care. But finally it is a very good thing that people get active. Parkinson is definetly limiting value of life, not only for the patient but also for the relatives.
November 9th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
GOOD JOB DOCTOR FOX