Michael J. Fox Promoted to Companion Level of Order of Canada
Spectators stood and applauded Michael J. Fox at Rideau Hall Friday morning as Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour officially named the celebrated actor and Parkinson’s disease activist to the companion level of the Order of Canada. Rideau Hall says Fox was elevated to the companion level to honour his “powerful global advocacy and unflinching honesty about Parkinson’s.” Parkinson’s is a progressive nervous system disorder that results in tremors, stiffness and slowness, and is linked to depression and memory problems. Fox, who went public with his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 1998, has raised $2.5 billion for research into the disease and has shared candid experiences about the challenges faced by those living with its symptoms.
Michael J. Fox was appointed to the companion level of the Order of Canada by Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour at Rideau Hall. This elevation recognizes his significant global advocacy and candidness regarding Parkinson’s disease. Since revealing his diagnosis in 1998, Fox has raised substantial funds for research and shared personal experiences of living with the condition.
- Michael J. Fox was named to the companion level of the Order of Canada.
- The honor recognizes his advocacy and honesty about Parkinson’s disease.
- Parkinson’s is a progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement, mood, and memory.
- Fox publicly disclosed his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 1998.
- He has raised $2.5 billion for Parkinson’s research.
- He has shared personal experiences of living with Parkinson’s symptoms.
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