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Michael J. Fox is using his latest honor to speak up for all those battling Parkinson’s disease.
After the Back to the Future star, who was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease in 1991, was honored with a Presidential Medal of Freedom for his efforts to find a cure to Parkinson’s, he shared a glimpse into the Jan. 4 ceremony, where President Joe Biden presented him the medal. And with it, he shared a message to all of those also fighting his fight.
“On behalf of the million or so people living with Parkinson’s, and the millions more who love them, I am proud and honored to accept the Medal of Freedom from President Biden,” Fox wrote in a Jan. 6 Instagram post. “No doubt I get the most attention in the PD community, but this is our fight and support and recognition on this level is a great boost.”
Alongside his humble message, the Emmy winner shared photos of himself being given his medal from the president, as well as a sweet family picture alongside wife Tracy Pollan and kids Sam, 35, twins Aquinnah and Schuyler, 29, and Esmé, 23.