Actor Michael J. Fox was bestowed the honor of being the Most Influential Canadian Expatriate by the Canadian Expatriate Association. Fox has used his fame to promote awareness of Parkinson’s disease which he has been battling since being diagnosed in 1991.
He beat out other famous Canadians such as hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, musician Neil Young and the “greatest singer in the world” Celine Dion!
The association selected Michael because of:
“the bravery of his personal fight against Parkinson’s disease and the scope and effectiveness of his global campaign to someday find a cure for the debilitating and deadly disease while supporting those around the world who share the affliction.”
Congratulations!
[Image via Nikki Nelson / WENN.]