'With gratitude, optimism is sustainable'—Michael J. Fox accepts honorary Oscar with moving speech

Following his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease back in the early ’90s, beloved “Back to the Future” star Michael J. Fox became an unwavering advocate for others living with the condition. His Michael J. Fox Foundation, founded in 2000, has become the leading provider of funds for Parkinson’s research in the world. A large chunk of …