'With gratitude, optimism is sustainable'—Michael J. Fox accepts honorary Oscar with moving speech

[1]( ['With gratitude, optimism is sustainable'—Michael J. Fox accepts honorary Oscar with moving speech]( Following his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease back in the early '90s, beloved “Back to the Future” star [Michael J. Fox]( an unwavering advocate for others living with the condition. His [Michael J. Fox Foundation]( founded in 2000, has become the leading provider of funds for Parkinson's research in the world. A large chunk of that research goes into investigating potential cures for the disease. His contributions to Parkinson's research were highlighted at the 13th Annual Governors Awards on Saturday, Nov. 19, in Los Angeles as a recipient of the [Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award]( which honors individuals "whose humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the industry.” As the now-retired actor took to the stage to accept his honorary Oscar, he delivered a speech full of emotion, grace and a sense of humor that shoots straight to the heart. After an outpouring of applause, Fox made the quip, “You’re making me shake, stop it.” In case anyone was wondering—his effortless charm is still completely intact. [Read the story]( [2]( [Young sisters adorably mistake cashier for Maui from 'Moana' and he graciously played along]( Two young sisters were extremely excited when they thought they'd run into their favorite animated character from "Moana." Little Ryley and Rylyn of Oahu, Hawaii, were in for a tremendous surprise when went to the store in Kapolei with their mother, Rella Rivera, on a grocery trip a few years ago. The sisters could hardly contain their excitement when they noticed a cashier who closely resembled Maui from the popular Disney movie, reported PEOPLE. Soon, the girls began leaping up and down, exclaiming, "That's Maui!" while looking at William Va'ana, who bore an uncanny resemblance to the character with his tall and stocky build, and Maui's distinctive long locks of wavy hair. The girls were certain that they had discovered Maui working as a Costco cashier. When he realized what was happening, Va'ana himself joined in on the fun and sang Maui's signature catchphrase "Chee-hoo!" with the girls. [Read the story]( Did a friend forward this to you? [Subscribe here]( [3]( [Big things happening for you? Now's the time to look ahead.]( People often think about what to do next when things go wrong. But what about when things go right? Say you’ve just married the love of your life or your family is growing or you landed your dream job—[now what?]( Planning for what’s next when things are going well can help you be better prepared for whatever the future holds, but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. Prudential is here to help with personalized guidance and expertise in investment, insurance, and retirement that can help you make the most of life’s big moments. No matter where you are in your financial journey, Prudential can help you create a plan for what comes next. Visit [Prudential.com]( or talk with an advisor today. [Learn more]( [4]( [Skittles takes out a full-page ad asking people to stop throwing candy at Harry Styles]( Singer Harry Styles was hit in the face with a Skittle thrown by an audience member at a concert in Los Angeles on Monday, November 14. As he thanked the crowd during his Love On Tour concert he can be seen wincing and holding his eye. Luckily, the “Watermelon Sugar” singer recovered from the incident because getting hit with a flying object from a far distance could cause serious injury. The incident inspired Skittles to speak out on Twitter. “Didn’t think I needed to say this: Please don’t throw Skittles,” the candy company tweeted. “The entire fandom thanks you for this. I think the person that threw them should be banned from ever buying them again,” a Styles fan responded to the tweet. [Read the story]( [5]( [The 'corn kid' is making the most of his viral fame. May he always remain this pure.]( Have you been wondering what the "corn kid" has been up to these days? When 7-year-old Tariq shared his [wholesome love of corn]( with "Recess Therapy" this summer, he became a viral sensation. Everyone was talking about the kid who loves corn (or more accurately, "cohn"), quoting him, [making songs about him]( and more. You couldn't go to a dinner party or meet a friend for coffee without the corn kid coming up. What people loved about Tariq in that video was his pure innocence, his unique diction/syntax/pronunciations and the way he spoke to our collective adoration of corn. (And butter, which truly does change everything.) The video had more than a million views on the "Recess Therapy" TikTok channel, but also went viral across various social media platforms from various accounts. At this point, he's become a pop culture meme, destined to go down in social media history. [Read the story]( Find us on the World Wide Web: [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Website]( [LinkedIn]( Copyright © 2022 GOOD | Upworthy, All rights reserved. 1370 N St Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028 You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.