Parkinson's Charity Event
Ed Begley Jr. and Daughter Perform 'Proof' to Benefit Michael J. Fox Foundation
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Actor Ed Begley Jr. and his daughter Hayden Begley are taking the stage together in a production of "Proof" — and every dollar raised goes straight to Parkinson's research. The event benefits the Michael J. Fox Foundation, according to ABC7.
The cause is personal for Begley. The veteran actor has been living with Parkinson's disease for years and says he noticed symptoms long before doctors gave him a diagnosis, ABC30 reported.
Father and Daughter Share the Stage for Parkinson's
Ed Begley Jr. and Hayden Begley are performing together in "Proof," a Tony Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-winning stage drama. The production is doubling as a fundraiser. According to ABC7 New York, "100% of the proceeds" from the show go toward Parkinson's research.
Hayden Begley is an actress in her own right. The two are using their shared platform to shine a light on a disease that has directly shaped their family, ABC11 noted.
Ed Begley Jr.'s Long Personal Battle With Parkinson's
Begley's connection to Parkinson's runs deep. He began noticing symptoms well before he received an official diagnosis, according to ABC7 Chicago. Living with the disease has made this fundraiser more than just a performance — it is a mission.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is one of the leading organizations funding Parkinson's research in the world. It was founded by actor Michael J. Fox, who was also diagnosed with the disease.
How to Support Even If You Can't Attend
Can't make it to the show? There is still a way to help. Donations can be made directly through the "Proof for Parkinson's" Instagram account, according to ABC30.
The production is a rare chance to see a father and daughter perform side by side while raising money for a cause tied to their real lives. Every ticket sold and every dollar donated goes toward finding better treatments for Parkinson's disease.
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