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Ben Stiller, Martin Scorsese, Michael J. Fox, Ryan Reynolds, Scarlett Johansson, The Who
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November 7, 2008 by Myrlia Purcell
Scarlett Johansson was among the incredible list of stars showing their support at the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s annual benefit, A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to Cure Parkinson’s.
Along with her husband, Ryan Reynolds (who recently ran the NYC Marathon for Fox’s foundation), Johansson joined Michael J. Fox, Elizabeth Berkley, Martin Scorsese and Ben Stiller at the New York event.
A performance by The Who ensured that the evening rocked as guests mingled and raised awareness and funds for the charity.
In previous years, the event has raised between $4 and $6 million in a single night — this year’s total is yet to be announced.
Fox founded the organization after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 1991. To date, the foundation has funded $128 million in research for a cure.
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