MJFF raises almost $2M in NYC Parkinson’s Unity Walk
WHY IT MATTERS
Funds raised from this walk directly support Parkinson's research initiatives that aim to develop new treatments and accelerate progress toward a cure for patients living with this progressive neurological condition.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation held a 1.2-mile walk in Central Park on April 25, 2026, where over 3,000 people participated to raise money for Parkinson's disease research. The event raised almost $2 million, and an anonymous donor is matching donations dollar-for-dollar up to $1.4 million through the end of May. This fundraising will support research efforts to find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease.
The 2026 Parkinson’s Unity Walk raised almost $2 million, with more than 3,000 people participating in the 1.2-mile walk in New York’s Central Park on April 25, The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) said. An anonymous donor helped, matching every dollar raised up to $1.4 million. The match is open until the end of May. […] The post MJFF raises almost $2M in NYC Parkinson’s Unity Walk appeared first on Parkinson's News Today .