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Drive for Show- Putt for Parkinson’s!
Team Fox Member Matthew Witcher is hosting The 2nd Annual Drive for Show-Putt for Parkinson’s Tournament at Angeles National Golf Club. Last year there 88 people participated and this year they will have over 120 participants! Any Team Fox members in the Los Angeles area who want to have a day of fun golfing at a championship golf course check out their Facebook page! The event is January 26th, 2012!
Play for Parkinson’s: Tennis & More for A Cure
Barbara and Victor Calaba, Team Fox members from New Canaan, CT, are hosting their first Team Fox event on Saturday, February 4. “Play for Parkinson’s” is a night of round robin tennis with food, cocktails and a silent auction. They set a goal of $25,000 and have already raised more than $10,500.
The Calabas were inspired to join Team Fox to honor Barbara’s father, who has been living with Parkinson’s disease for the past 10 years. They hope to make “Play for Parkinson’s” an annual event.
Visit their Team Fox page to learn more.
Run the London Marathon
Want the opportunity to run over the Thames River? How about cruising on by Buckingham Palace? Well here’s your chance! Team Fox still has a few entries left in the 2012 London Marathon happening on April 22nd! If you’re interested, shoot us an email at teamfox@michaeljfox.org! Click here to learn more about the London Marathon!
The 1,000-Mile Marathon
Last year, we introduced you to Team Fox member James Mangini. He is the president of Sweet Angel Gifts, an online gift company that runs regular promotions to benefit The Michael J. Fox Foundation. These promotions are ongoing, but James wanted to do even more as a Team Fox member.
To him, that means running from Charleston, SC, to New York, NY, in 30 days—a total of 1,000 miles. In honor of his father, James hopes to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s research along much of the east coast.
1000-Mile Marathon
The journey begins on May 1, 2012. Until then, James is busy training and planning a number of events along the route. Click here to learn more about this endeavor and how you can get involved!
Team Fox Young Professionals & Manhattan Home Design
Looking to redecorate your apartment with some iconic design pieces? Looking to support Team Fox? Here’s a way to do both!
On Monday, January 30th, 20% of all online purchases made at Manhattan Home Design, accompanied by the promo code TEAMFOX at checkout, will be donated to the Team Fox Young Professional’s of NYC to help support their annual Sunday Funday event.
Specializing in high quality contemporary furniture at affordable prices, Manhattan Home Design features the products of over 40 well-known designers and furniture brands. From the iconic Eames and Barcelona chairs to an outdoor furniture line which has sourced many of New York’s most prominent plazas, including Bryant Park and Times Square, MHD has quickly become a go-to source for designers across the country as well as celebrities like Kris Humphries! So start building your wish list and mark your calendar for January 30th!
Team Fox New York City Young Professionals Launch Blog!
The Team Fox Young Professionals of NYC have launched their own blog. Team Fox member and YP Miranda Feldmann helped create the blog as a way to keep everyone updated on the group’s activities. You’ll find information about the group, their events and ways to get involved. Check it out here!
Want to get involved? Email teamfox@michaeljfox.org!
Team Fox Athletes Head to 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials
Team Fox member Kyle Shackleton ran with his twin brother, Drew, in the 2009 Chicago Marathon to raise funds for Parkinson’s disease and to honor their grandfather, who has PD. Together, they raised $25,000 towards the Foundation’s efforts to speed a cure. Running towards a cure is a family affair for the Shackletons, as their sister Megan is also a Team Fox member and marathon runner and their father Woody is MJFF’s Board of Directors Chairman.
But the twins didn’t stop with the Chicago marathon — on January 14th they’ll be competing in the 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials. Check out the following interview with Kyle to find out what an average day looks like for this marathon runner: http://runnersfeed.com/kyle-shackletons-qualifying-story-raised-25000/#more-9825.
A Chiropractor for a Cure
Dr. Lawrence Zlot (“Dr. Z”) is a chiropractor and one of our newest Team Fox members. He recently opened his own practice in Beverly Hills, CA, called Z Wellness & Pain Center – and there’s a twist. A portion of his new patient first visit fees will be donated to The Michael J. Fox Foundation. He was inspired to add this charity component after treating a Parkinson’s patient in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Z recalls, “In my years of practice, I have never met anyone so committed to their health. So ready to face the challenges of life. So determined to staying positive.”
That determination and positive attitude inspires Dr. Z every day, and has helped him establish a philanthropic business. Visit Dr. Z’s Team Fox page or go to www.ZWellnessAndPain.com to learn more.
"Just by becoming a patient at Z Wellness & Pain Center, you will help to support an important cause. It's as simple as that." -Dr. Z
NYC-Come spin with Team Fox!
If you are in New York City on February 12th, join local Team Fox members and spin for The Michael J. Fox Foundation! Flywheel studio on the Upper East Side will be hosting a charity ride with 100% of the proceeds raised coming to the Foundation. 45 bikes are available ($150 donation per bike) and will be assigned on-site and are first come, first serve. For more information and to RSVP, please email jmgeller1@gmail.com with the following information:
- Your full name (and, the full names of anyone else spinning with you)
- # of bikes you want to reserve and how much you want to donate per bike
- Additional donation amount
- Total donation amount
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, February 12th
Location: Flywheel-201 East 67th street, 3rd Floor
Time: Arrive by 2pm, 2:30pm ride
Cost: $150 minimum cost per bike; bikes assigned on first come, first serve basis