While presenting the Philanthropic Organization of the Year award to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Ford, 84, reflected on the moment that changed 65-year-old Fox's life forever and the remarkable way he responded after receiving his diagnosis.
"Most people going through something like that endure it; Michael went right to work."
Ford praised Fox for turning a difficult personal challenge into a global mission, highlighting the impact of the foundation's work in advancing Parkinson's research.
The Indiana Jones star also reflected on how his own acting career helped him better understand Parkinson's disease.
"Playing Paul Rhodes on Shrinking gave me some understanding of what it means to live with Parkinson's," Ford said. "It also gave me Michael—as an actor, a friend, and the most stubborn optimist I know."
"From day one, they've been clear about the goal: find a cure, and then close the door for good," Ford said. "That's the promise he made to the millions living with this disease."
Fox's influence has long extended beyond his iconic roles in Back to the Future and Family Ties. Through his advocacy work, he has become one of the most recognizable voices in the fight against Parkinson's disease.
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