Michael J. Fox and PD

Michael J. Fox is probably best known for his role as Marty McFly in the hit movie, Back to the Future.  However, people also commonly associate Michael with his illness, Parkinson's Disease (PD).  What is so unique about Michael's situation is that he was diagnosed at an extremely young age.  At age 29, Michael was among the 4% of people with PD who are diagnosed before the age of 60.  This really stood out to me because most people in their late 20's could not even fathom the idea of having an illness that is geriatric in nature.  At that age, people tend to think they are invincible! Michael is private when it comes to the nature of his own illness, but has made great strides in creating a foundation for those with Parkinson's.  I think it is admirable for someone who is already in the spotlight to emphasize the need for a cure rather than his personal challenges with the illness.