The Tour de Fox: A Nationwide Trek to Fight Parkinson’s Disease
Mike SimoneThe Tour de FoxA nationwide expedition to find a cure for Parkinson's disease.On June 2nd, Sam Fox, an extreme athlete with a big vision, will be biking and hiking across the United States. Although it wouldn’t surprise us that Sam would do something like this for kicks, there’s so much more behind his future endeavor. Sam’s mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2000. And as you can imagine, it was a devastating blow to him and his loved ones. But unfortunate events didn’t send Sam into a negative spiral. In the past, Sam has run from NYC to the Hamptons in 24 hours. He’s also run the Pacific Crest trail, a grueling feat from Canada to Mexico, all to raise money for cutting-edge research.
On June 2nd, Sam Fox, an extreme athlete with a big vision, will be biking and hiking across the United States. Although it wouldn’t surprise us that Sam would do something like this for kicks, there’s so much more behind his future endeavor.
Sam’s mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2000. And as you can imagine, it was a devastating blow to him and his loved ones. But unfortunate events didn’t send Sam into a negative spiral. In the past, Sam has run from NYC to the Hamptons in 24 hours. He’s also run the Pacific Crest trail, a grueling feat from Canada to Mexico, all to raise money for cutting-edge research.
We caught up with Sam late this winter in the studio and in the gym. Learn more by watching his interview with MEN’S FITNESS, above.
Meet up with Sam along the way. Climb or bike beside him and feel the energy. Find out when he’s coming to your area >>>
For a closer look into Sam’s training, including a video demonstration of his “Weekday Afternoon” workouts, visit mensfitness.com/TourDeFoxWorkout.
For more information about Sam, the Tour de Fox, and other ways you can get involved, visit tourdefox.org. Follow it all on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. And share your support using the hashtags, #TourDeFox and #FindYourSummit.
For more information on The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, vist MichaelJFox.org. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Let’s all help Sam, the foundation, and all of those directly or indirectly impacted by Parkinson’s disease.
SOURCE: Men’s Fitness – Read entire story here.
