EPICURE FOR PARKINSON'S benefiting The Michael J. Fox Foundation

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October 1, 2026

EPICURE FOR PARKINSON'S

Benefiting The Michael J. Fox Foundation

Good Food. Great Cause. One Big Goal.

Join Us Thursday, October 1, 2026

Come hungry and leave inspired as you enjoy some amazing dishes from NYC's top restaurants, sip cocktails, network, and bid on amazing silent auction items all benefiting The Michael J. Fox Foundation.

Making the most of every opportunity to accelerate progress for people and families living with Parkinson's.

Last year's event sold out so buy tickets and/or sponsorship today!

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Thank you to our videographer Sophia Spencer

I would like to introduce you to Wayla. Supporting EpiCure from the start. Wayla is a lively, modern Thai restaurant in New York City’s Lower East Side, known for its vibrant Thai cooking, creative cocktails, and fun, energetic atmosphere.

The menu focuses on bold, authentic Thai flavors with a contemporary twist, featuring dishes designed to share. Popular choices include moo ping (grilled pork skewers), Thai fried chicken, crab fried rice, noodles, curries, and flavorful salads. The food balances sweet, salty, spicy, sour, and aromatic flavors in a way that makes it especially appealing for a group dinner.

The setting is colorful, intimate, and social, making Wayla a good choice for a date night, dinner with friends, or a lively group event. It feels more casual and playful than formal, while still offering a distinctive NYC dining experience.

Wayla is located at 100 Forsyth Street, NYC and 55 Water Street, Brooklyn

Globally inspired, ridiculously delicious — made with real ingredients and absolutely no compromise.

Le Botaniste, has been supporting EpiCure for Parkinson's from the very beginning. Le Botaniste is a plant-based, organic, and mostly gluten-free restaurant offering colorful, globally inspired bowls and dishes made from vegetables, grains, legumes, and botanical ingredients. The concept is centered around healthy, nutrient-rich food that is flavorful rather than restrictive.

The menu has an international influence, with dishes inspired by flavors from Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Their signature bowls are hearty and beautifully presented, and the restaurant also offers natural wines, organic drinks, and wellness-focused beverages.

The atmosphere is casual, modern, and wellness-oriented, making it a good choice for a healthy lunch, casual dinner, or a group looking for lighter plant-based options.

Le Botaniste is located:

UES: 833 Lexington Avenue

SOHO: 127 Grand Street

Bryant Park: 11 West 42nd Street

UWS: 156 Columbus Avenue

Penn Plaza: 154 W 32nd Steet

Greenpoint: 673 Manhattan Avenue

Belmont Park Village: 2501 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont

Sponsorship Opportunities

Over the past 25 years, The Michael J. Fox Foundation has invested over $2.5 billion in Parkinson's research. We've achieved a lot, and now we're at a critical point for breakthroughs in genetic therapies, biomarker testing, global research collaboration, and developing new medications. Imagine if we could raise that $2.5 billion in just 5 years to accelerate research progress. Wouldn't it be incredible to stop Parkinson's in its tracks? The "All Grit. No Quit." campaign is all about funding research faster to achieve results.

Your sponsorship would truly get us closer to the finish line and what a party we will have!

Please consider sponsoring EpiCure an event that means the world to me and the Parkinson's community. As an EpiCure sponsor, your contributions will help move Parkinson's research forward.

Be the difference today!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Foundation Updates

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Want to do More? Smell lost can be linked to brain disease. Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free at-home smell test.

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MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 14

Another remarkable honor for our intrepid founder! Michael J. Fox has been named the recipient of the Television Academy’s Bob Hope Humanitarian Award in recognition of his transformative contributions to Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy.

Established in 2002, the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award honors individuals whose philanthropic efforts exemplify Bob Hope’s own lifelong commitment to positive social impact. The award is given by the Television Academy and the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation to an individual in the television industry whose humanitarian efforts have brought honor to the industry and whose contributions have made a lasting difference in society.

"Michael J. Fox is one of television’s most beloved and enduring performers whose work has left an indelible mark on generations of audiences,” said Cris Abrego, chair of the Television Academy. “The Television Academy is proud to honor him for his extraordinary leadership in advancing Parkinson’s research, transforming public awareness and inspiring global support through The Michael J. Fox Foundation, whose investments have accelerated scientific breakthroughs and the search for a cure. He continues to exemplify compassion, courage and service, reflecting the power of one individual to drive meaningful change.”