Michael J Fox jams with Joan Jett on stage years after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Michael J Fox Foundation's annual event raises millions of dollars in the quest to cure Parkinson's disease
UPDATED NOV 12, 2018

It has been over 20 years since Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's, a disease known for the terrible tremors it causes in its patients. However, Fox's diagnosis did not stop him from taking the stage with rock legend Joan Jett at the Michael J. Fox Foundation's annual gala, called 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson's' in New York.

The yearly event, which is known for being extremely star-studded in its guest list, raises millions of dollars in the quest to cure Parkinson's disease. According to reports, Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder causing tremors and, when the disease has matured, the loss of motor skills.

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