Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) took home Gold,Silver,Bronze at Telly Awards for its gripping video storytelling . Honors went to "What the First Disease-modifying Parkinson's Treatment Would Mean to Patients" and "Crossing the Pacific for Parkinson's Disease." This year,competition saw over 13,000 entries from six continents and all 50 states,showing MJFF's standout work in crowded field .
In total,Foundation now boasts 32 Telly Awards . Proof of its dedication to creating powerful content for Parkinson's community . The Tellys, now in 47th year,honor video and TV production excellence across sectors like advertising and publishing.
Holly Teichholtz,MJFF's chief marketing officer, voiced gratitude for recognition,noting each award boosts Foundation's mission . "The Foundation's steadfast goal remains to accelerate a cure for Parkinson's disease by advancing most promising scientific research," she said. "Every Tellys nod helps us reach more of Parkinson's community with stories of personal impact of disease and significant progress we're making toward treatment breakthroughs."
"Crossing Pacific for Parkinson's Disease" picked up three Gold awards, including People's Telly Winner and categories for Non-broadcast Motivational & Advice and Non-broadcast Live Events & Experiences. The 11-minute film follows athletes Patrick Morrisey, Brendan Cusick, Scott Forman,and Peter Durso,who rowed 2,800 miles across Pacific Ocean. Raised $41 million for MJFF,helped by a three-for-one match from an anonymous donor. Morrissey first person with Parkinson's to complete this feat.
Video narrated by Michael J. Fox, directed by Nelle Fortenberry,longtime MJFF collaborator and board member,with co-director Ashley Iser,co-founder of Table Zero Productions.
Meanwhile, "What the First Disease-modifying Parkinson's Treatment Would Mean to Patients" received Silver in Non-broadcast Science & Technology, and Bronze in Non-broadcast Advocacy & Causes. Features testimonials from patients,care partners, highlighting potential impact of new treatments that could change disease course.
These award-winning videos do more than inform. They inspire Parkinson's community,stressing urgency of pushing research forward. Part of MJFF's broader push to make scientific breakthroughs accessible,engaging for those affected by Parkinson's.
As largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson's research globally, MJFF aims to speed up finding cure and improve therapies for those living with condition . Foundation has funded $3 billion in research,shifting Parkinson's research landscape. Through partnerships with industry leaders,academic scientists,MJFF leads efforts to accelerate breakthroughs,enhance treatment options .
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