A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson's

For more than two decades, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s has been a defining evening for the MJFF community: a night where world-class entertainment, generosity and purpose come together.

Known for unforgettable performances, surprise guests and a room filled with committed supporters, the Funny Thing Gala offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of MJFF’s premier annual gatherings.

Proceeds from the event help fuel The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s ambitious research agenda, advancing promising science toward better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease.

Ticket and table opportunities include:
$500,000 Platinum Level — Table of 10
$250,000 Gold Level — Table of 10
$150,000 Silver Level — Table of 10
$100,000 Bronze Level — Table of 10
$50,000 Patron Level — Table of 10
$30,000 Guest Level — Table of 10
$5,000 Priority Individual Individual Ticket(s)
$3,000 Individual Individual Ticket(s) 
Limited Availability

Please join us on Saturday, November 14 for a private Research Roundtable to learn timely updates on Parkinson’s research and drug development. 

10:30 a.m. Registration
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Program

Waldorf Astoria New York
Astor Salon, 4th Floor 
301 Park Avenue, New York NY 10022

For more information, please contact Sarah Cacciatore, at [email protected] or call 212-509-0995 ext 512.

Guests may reserve accommodations at the Lotte New York Palace through our Gala room block here. Please note that the special room block rate is available through October 21; reservations made after this date will be subject to hotel availability and prevailing rates.

For ADA requests please call the reservations department at 1-800-697-2522