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people Michael J Fox – best known for his roles in the Back to the Future movie trilogy and television sitcoms Family Ties and Spin City – committed himself to campaign for increased Parkinson’s research after disclosing he had the disease in 1998. Since 2000, the MJFF has funded more than $750 million to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Clyde said he realised that Above: Clyde Campbell at the Michael J Fox Foundation; opposite page: Clyde Campbell with wife Carolyn and children Zoe, Josh and Phoebe. funding medical research in strategic direction and was helping arranged a meeting with the MJFF partnership with the MJFF was to fund the best research not just in – and I came away knowing they the best thing he could do to help Australia, but anywhere in the world,” were the people who could help us himself, his family, and all other he said. in the journey to funding world-class “I was working in the United Parkinson’s research in Australia. The States at the time on a robotics MJFF has only one agenda and that’s project in the solar industry, so I to find a cure for Parkinson’s. Australians living with the disease. “I wanted to make sure the Shake It Up Foundation had an international Making Jobs Possible Surround yourself with people that believe in You • • • • Choose your career options One to one tailored programs Confidential & expert advice Supports designed to meet the workplace environment Let us help you reach your full potential, it all starts with a call, phone (08) 7325 0027 For over 20 years MJP Employment Services take action to get people with intellectual or learning disabilities into long term jobs. www.mjpemploymentservices.com.au linkonline.com.au Start Your Career Journey with MJP Now people 27