Michael J. Fox Accepts TIME100 Impact Award With Moving Speech on Parkinson’s Experience

Actor and activist Michael J. Fox accepted the second annual TIME100 Impact Award—which recognizes a global trailblazer who is pushing boundaries in their industry—at the 2024 TIME100 Gala at New York City’s Jazz at Lincoln Center on Thursday.

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[marialewis]

The epitome of grace, humility and integrity...Thank you, Michael, your life is a testament to all.that is good and kind.

[veronicaferguson]

Tracey is awesome.She takes her wedding vow "For better or worse "to heart.When most people would have abandoned Micheal, she didnt.❤❤

[diannebernau]

Michael J. Fox is truly an inspiration to all of us. Despite his terrible illness he has continued to work towards a cure for Parkinson’s. He has not backed down from it and could have given up at any time. With the love and support of his beautiful wife and family he has created a legacy that will live on beyond all of us. Congratulations on your award and the recognition of your peers Mr Fox. With love and best wishes from Melbourne, Australia 😘💕🥰👏👏🇦🇺.

[scott.a.schmidt]

It takes a lot of guts to stand before the world to tell your story about struggling with Parkinson’s Disease. I admire Michael J. Fox’s courage and I wish him well.

[Rodsuper]

Great speech Michael, he still has Keep up the fight sir and beat it.

[NotYoung]

He is speaking much more clearly now, kudos!!!

[joannefairclough]

Just when this incredible, talented man could not be any more inspiring and courageous and heartfelt, he does this. He IS this. He has transcended his iconic place in film to become a trailblazer indeed of fight and hope and optimism. I have loved Michael J Fox since I was 12. I'm 52, now, and continue to be in awe. Congratulations and thank you, Michael x

[SVUE-jjjc]

One of my all time favorite actors and real world leading men. Truly blessed to have seen his career in the industry and his courageous fight for not only himself but for the millions of people globally who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. 👏 Michael J Fox 💪 💯

[PATCARSON-lv]

What a lovely speech and acknowledgement of his mom and dad. He was a great actor and is an amazing human being. take heart

[BarbaraJ]

Blessings to Michael and his family. He's a real hero... thank you, Michael, for all you do and who you are!

[lindacorrigan]

One of the most inspirational men on this earth bless you and what a gentleman

[flashflame]

Great speech!! I couldn't help but notice that he is speaking so much clearer! Congrats Michael on receiving this award!

[sandraoppenheimer]

The hearts this gentle man just touched with these words

[chriswedmore]

He is a class act and I love him so much!!

[ceiswannel]

God bless him. Wish him the best. God bless him and his wonderful wife and family. 🙏🏻❤️

[JBaxter-pioj]

Having seen the effects of Parkinsons' on my mother I can only admire how much Mike has done for bringing this disease to the attention of the public and for the work done by scientists and doctors to identify and hopefully counter these effects. Sadly, this will not come in time for many but thank you for doing this, Mike! You've made a huge difference in this world.

[ReaditLife_Chron_]

I hung on every word he said. With my heart in my throat at the end. All I can say is THANK YOU, good and faithful servant, well done. Blessings.

[kristinegaisford]

Mr Michael J Fox - you are an amazing, phenomenonal man. A true inspiration and kind man!

[LuRK]

Man I love MJF I loved all the movies he did but I really loved him in Family Ties it sucks to see him struggling like that 😢 he deserves better but he is alive and fighting every day I wish him the best and hopes he lives a happy life to be 100 years old!

[keepcalm]

When you watch this man, it makes you reconsider all of the small ridiculous things in your life that you complain about. If Michael can look still look towards the future with hope, grace and gratitude with EVERYTHING he has to live and cope with, so can those of us dealing with a lot less. Congratulations to him.