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Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Top Doctors: How Nancy Davis Took Action to Combat MS and Addiction
When I was diagnosed at 33 with multiple sclerosis, I had three kids. Doctors told me life as I knew it was over and that I would never walk again, and the most that I could look forward to was to operate the remote control on my TV set. I wanted to take care of my children, and suddenly they're telling me that's not going to happen. I went all over the country getting second opinions, but unfortunately, everyone [confi rmed the diagnosis].When doctors would tell me about the research they were doing — it was every really good hospital, from Harvard to Yale to Johns Hopkins to the Cleveland Clinic — they were all doing identical research. I would bring that up to the other doctors, but they were convinced they were the only ones doing that study, and they'd go, 'No, no, no; you're not a doctor.'A light bulb went off in my head. I thought if we could get the best and brightest to communicate — because there's no room for duplication — we could fi nd a cure a lot quicker. Race to Erase MS, which I founded 30 years ago, has always kept a database — we were very virtual before virtual was in. And we've updated our website every month, as doctors have been fi nding critical information. There had been zero drugs on the market — and zero hope — to help stop the progression of MS. But as of December, we got FDA approval on the 25th drug to help fight MS. So it's kind of an exciting time in the world of medicine. And for a person diagnosed [with MS] today, there's about a 92% chance that they will have an independent life, which is pretty son, Jason Davis, who I love more than life itself, always worked with me in my charity. We've had great success coming up with medicines, and he came to me one day and said, 'Mom, I have an addiction problem, and the [Alcoholics Anonymous] 12-step program is not working for me. We have to do something science-based, just like we do for MS.' And he goes, 'I'm going to way too many funerals of people my age.'So we started a charity together [called Cure Addiction Now], and we got our 501(c)(3), about four months before Jason passed away. For 25 years, nobody put any money into basic science research for addiction, and it is the leading cause of death in our country for people 50 years old and under. I'm on a mission, and I have to make this happen, no matter what. It's my son's legacy, and it inspires me every day.I'm passionate. I really want to find a cure — just to think of the number of lives that are changed any time you come up with a medication is kind of overwhelming and exciting.'Nancy Davis is the founder of Race to Erase MS and co-founder of Cure Addiction Now. The 32nd Race to Erase MS gala will take place May 16 at the Fairmont Century Plaza.
Fox News
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Bruce Willis dances with Demi Moore in throwback footage as family celebrates his 70th birthday
Bruce Willis is celebrating his 70th birthday. On Wednesday, the legendary actor's daughters paid tribute to their father on the "Die Hard" star's big milestone birthday. "To the King… I love you Daddio. Happy 70th Birthday papa," Bruce's eldest daughter, Rumer, wrote on Instagram alongside a throwback video of the actor and ex-wife Demi Moore dancing together. Tallulah Willis, Bruce and Moore's youngest daughter, wrote, "Happy 70th to my favorite friend! You are a light that can never be dimmed! I love you so proud to be your baby Tallulah Belle Bruce Willis." In a follow-up post, Tallulah praised her "hero" and shared how proud she is to be a Willis. "He's a spaceman, a hero with a badge, a sassy detective with unparalleled banter – and it's been a privilege to witness all these different characters enlived, and engraved into history because of his innate spirit and soul," Tallulah wrote. "But really – this is my Dad. throughout my childhood I was so frequently asked what it was like to have capital B Bruce Willis as a dad, that somehow these people thought that when they saw him jump off buildings via a 20ft screen he remained EXTRA LARGE." "He's a person, a man, a son, a kid from Jersey who hit the mother f---ng jackpot of life by the stroke of luck he couldn't even explain," she continued. "I love this Jersey boy, who combed my hair in baths, and always made sure I layed a towel down before eating on his bed, and is known far and wide as the Corn Cake King to our safe circle of intimates." "For years I would get red in the face when people found out my 'full' name," she concluded. "But I'm pretty damn proud to be Tallulah Belle Bruce Willis." Scout Willis, the middle child of the eldest three Willis girls, dubbed her dad the "greatest of all time." "Happy birthday to the Greatest of all time," Scout wrote. "Every day I thank the Gods that 50% of my DNA is from him. The music I make, the magic I create, and the magnetic mischief I incite, that's my father's legacy alive in the world." Emma Heming Willis, Bruce's wife and mother of his two youngest daughters, Mabel and Evelyn, shared a photo of the actor smiling on a four-wheeler, and in the caption, she asked her followers to send along birthday wishes for him. "It's Bruce's birthday, and if there's one thing I know, it's that there's no greater fan than a Bruce fan," she wrote. "So flood him with all the love today – he will feel it, I swear he will. You are one powerful bunch. I love how you rally for him, and I'm so grateful that he has you." Last month, Scout opened up about the family's birthday celebration plans for Bruce, as he continues to battle dementia. "You know, as we always celebrate," Scout, 33, told Fox News Digital at the Cure Addiction Now inaugural fundraising evening, hosted at The Beverly Hills Hotel, when asked about the family's plans for Bruce's birthday. "We are a huge unit. We are very supportive of one another, and it's sort of like ironclad… we are so loving with one another.… I think that is the foundation of everything we do." That same month, Rumer gave a health update on her dad. "He's doing great. I think, obviously, as many people in California, the thing we're all kind of most scared of dealing with is just the fires and wanting to make sure everything is OK," the 36-year-old said on the British talk show, "Loose Woman." "Because my family, we're all so close, I think what's so beautiful is the way that we rally around each other, [it's] so lovely, because we really are a unit." Fox News Digital's Larry Fink contributed to this post.
Fox News
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Bruce Willis' wife says Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa's deaths are a reminder ‘caregivers need care too'
Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, is highlighting the hard work of caregivers, following the death of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa Hackman. In a video clip on Instagram, Heming Willis began, "So this is not something I would normally comment on, but I do really believe that there is some learning in this story in regards to the tragic passing of Mr. and Mrs. Hackman." She continued, "It's just made me think of this broader story, and that is that caregivers need care too. And that they are vital, and that it is so important that we show up for them so that they can continue to show up for their person." The Hackmans were found dead in their New Mexico home on Feb 26. Authorities later confirmed that Betsy died due to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome on or around Feb 11. Hackman died due to hypertensive atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer's disease as a significant contributing factor, and was likely alone in the home for about a week following Betsy's death. In her video, Heming Willis noted, "I think that there's this common misconception that caregivers, they got it figured out. They got it covered. They're good." "I don't subscribe to that," she continued. "I think that we need to be showing up for them so that they can continue to show up for their person." She captioned her post, "Caregivers need care too. Period. Full stop." In an additional post, she shared a text image of her quote, "Caregivers need care too," along with an additional caption imploring people to offer support for those doing the work. "Caregiving takes a village, yet most are doing it alone. And let me tell you—it's not sustainable. Check in on caregivers. Show up for them. Without them, none of this works," she wrote. Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023, and Heming Willis has been open about the difficulties of caring for her husband of 17 years. "I think that there's this common misconception that caregivers, they got it figured out. They got it covered. They're good." During an appearance on "Today" in 2023, she discussed her family's situation, saying, "What I'm learning is that dementia is hard. It's hard on the person diagnosed. It's also hard on the family. And that is no different for Bruce or myself or our girls. And when they say that this is a 'family disease,' it really is." The couple share two daughters, Mabel and Evelyn. Willis is also father to three daughters with ex-wife, Demi Moore: Rumer, Scout and Tallulah. Willis' eldest daughters and Moore routinely come together to help support him and the family as he continues dealing with the disease. "We are a huge unit. We are very supportive of one another, and it's sort of like ironclad… we are so loving with one another. … I think that is the foundation of everything we do," Scout told Fox News Digital at the Cure Addiction Now inaugural fundraising evening in February.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cure Addiction Now Raises $800K in First-Ever Fundraising Event
Cure Addiction Now (CAN) raised $800,000 toward funding research for substance use disorder at a fundraiser held Monday, February 24, at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Nancy Davis and her late son Jason Davis founded the organization together after Jason's personal struggle with addiction led him to seek innovative scientific approaches for treating and curing substance use inaugural fundraising event coincided with the anniversary of Jason Davis' passing, honoring his commitment to addiction research. "For decades there hasn't been basic science research on addiction. CAN is determined to make up for lost time. It was Jason's dream to create new affordable medications to stop cravings and vaccines to stop opioid addiction," Nancy Davis said during her opening and experts gathered to raise funds for CAN's 19 initiatives. The evening included a cocktail reception, dinner, and a live auction featuring a private yacht charter aboard the Grand Illusion with a private chef, a race-car experience with Aviotti Racing, and a signed Retna event showcased performances by several notable musicians. Madison and Colin Love opened with their song "One More Day" as David Foster played piano. Siedah Garrett performed "Man in the Mirror"—the same song she sang at Jason Davis' funeral five years ago. Rufus Wainwright followed with renditions of "Going To A Town," "Across the Universe," and "Hallelujah." Scout Willis performed her original songs "Last Night" and "Over and Over," while Luke K closed the evening with his original track "Poison."The funds raised will support CAN's team of doctors and researchers from prestigious institutions, including Mount Sinai, Harvard, Yale, University of Maryland, UCLA, Scripps, University of Washington, UC Davis, University of Kentucky, Johns Hopkins, and University of Texas Medical Branch. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit the Jason Davis Fire Relief Fund and help students from Palisades High School who no longer have access to school meetings and communities that assist with addiction recovery. The event was made possible by featured sponsor partners L'agence and opened the event with a powerful message: "We need to understand that addiction is a disease, it is not a choice. We must replace judgment with actions, stigma with solutions. Imagine a world where nobody becomes an addict, where no parent fears 'the call,' where addiction is just treatable like any other disease. That day is on the horizon." View the 13 images of this gallery on the original article
Fox News
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Bruce Willis' daughter gives glimpse into actor's birthday plans with ‘ironclad' family as he battles dementia
Bruce Willis' family is gearing up to celebrate his milestone 70th birthday. Bruce and Demi Moore's daughter, Scout, shared a glimpse of what their strong family unit has in store for the celebration, as he continues to battle dementia. "You know, as we always celebrate," Scout, 33, told Fox News Digital at the Cure Addiction Now inaugural fundraising evening, hosted at The Beverly Hills Hotel, when asked about the family's plans for Bruce's birthday. "We are a huge unit. We are very supportive of one another, and it's sort of like ironclad… we are so loving with one another. … I think that is the foundation of everything we do." "We are a huge unit. We are very supportive of one another, and it's sort of like ironclad… we are so loving with one another. … I think that is the foundation of everything we do." Cure Addiction Now (CAN), is a nonprofit dedicated to funding innovative research into substance-use disorders (SUD). The Inaugural Fundraising Evening, which took place Monday, featured an auction and a live performance by Canadian-American singer Rufus Wainwright. At the event, Cure Addiction Now raised $800,000. WATCH: BRUCE WILLIS' DAUGHTER SHARES PLANS FOR ACTOR'S BIRTHDAY AS HE BATTLES DEMENTIA Scout's comments came after her mother, Moore, swept through awards season with her latest project, "The Substance." She continued to praise her mother for her work in the sci-fi horror movie. "It means everything to me because my mom is one of my favorite people on earth, and I'm so deeply proud of her," Scout told Fox News Digital. "I have watched the amount of work that she's put in, and I've watched different moments where I think she's not been recognized for these really pivotal, culturally shifting moments that she's been a part of," she explained. Scout added, "To watch everyone come together and feel themselves in her story, and in her vulnerability, is really profound to me." During her Hollywood comeback year, Moore was nominated for best actress by the Academy. She also took home her first Golden Globe at age 62. "Being nominated for an Oscar is an incredible honor and these last few months have been beyond my wildest dreams," Moore said in a statement. "Truly, there are no words to fully express my joy and overwhelming gratitude for this recognition. Not only for me but for what this film represents. I am deeply humbled." Moore and Bruce share three daughters: Rumer, Scout and Tallulah. After their divorce, Bruce married model Emma Heming Willis in 2009 in Turks and Caicos. They married again six days later in Beverly Hills. The couple welcomed daughter Mabel in 2012 and daughter Evelyn in 2014. In March 2022, it was announced that Willis would be "stepping away" from his acting career due to an aphasia diagnosis. It was later announced that he had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. Moore recently opened up about how she remains a constant presence in Bruce's life, even after their divorce. "We will always be a family, just in a different form," Moore told Variety. "For me, there was never a question. I show up because that's what you do for the people you love." Moore explained that she visits Willis weekly as he battles dementia and added that there's a healthy way to co-parent. "I hope it's encouraging for others to see that there's a different way to do things. There is life after divorce. There is a way to co-parent with love." Earlier this month, Moore and Bruce's eldest daughter, Rumer, gave an update on her father. "He's doing great," the 36-year-old said on the British talk show, "Loose Woman." "Because my family, we're all so close. I think what's so beautiful is the way that we rally around each other, [it's] so lovely, because we really are a unit." Rumer also praised Willis and Moore for how they set a "beautiful" example as co-parents, as she raises her own daughter.
