Garden of Blessing
The Garden of Blessing
- International Movement Disorders Memorial
Spotlight Memorials
Nidhal Fares Yaldou
1959 – 2022
Nidhal Fares Yaldou graced us with her presence from January 12, 1959 until September 11, 2022. Her fund raises money for vital MSA research.
🕯️ candles 💰 raised
Dr. Siong-Chi Lin
1949 – 2020
The Siong-Chi Lin Legacy Grant (Gold) is named in honor of Dr. Siong-Chi Lin, a retired Mayo Clinic physician and funds promising MSA research.
🕯️ candles 💰 raised
Joseph Gerard Fortier
1956 – 2013
The Joseph Gerard Fortier Legacy Grant (Gold) for Sleep and MSA Research funds studies which explore the MSA-sleep connection.
🕯️ candles 💰 raised
Welcome to the Garden of Blessing
The Garden of Blessing is an international movement disorders memorial dedicated to all those impacted by a Movement Disorders, past or present, including but not limited to the following disorders:
- Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
- Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB)
- Pure Autonomic Failure
- Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)
- Huntington’s Disease (HD)
- Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA)
- Spinocerebellar Ataxias (SCA)
- Pure Autonomic Failure (PAF)
- Essential Tremor (ET)
- Dystonia
- Tourette Syndrome (TS)
- Functional Movement Disorder (FMD)
Developed through a unique collaboration between two charities, Defeat MSA Alliance in the US and Defeat MSA/Vaincre AMS in Canada, the Garden stands as both a symbol of global unity—bringing together patients, families, caregivers, researchers, and advocates from around the world.
Designed as a sustainable, pollinator-friendly wildflower garden, it reflects the beauty and interconnectedness of life. Each planting shares a story, supports a thriving ecosystem, and contributes to a higher goal – celebrating life and movement.
Interfaith and multicultural by design, the Garden welcomes all people, all traditions, and all beliefs.
“May their memory be a blessing.” – Book of Proverbs
Create A Living Memorial
Honor those lost by sharing art, photographs, heartfelt tributes, and the memories that continue to bloom.
Support Promising Research
Donations are fully tax-deductible and support education and related research.
Help Build A Supportive Community
Connect with others who have suffered a loss due to PD related diseases.
TOLL FREE:
855 542-5672 (855 KICK-MSA)
HOST CHARITIES:
DEFEAT MSA ALLIANCE:
defeatmsa.org
MSA UNITED GLOBAL:
msaunited.org
🌿 Countries of Our Global Garden Partners
“Rooted in Many Nations, United in Remembrance”
Global Garden Partner Charities
Support the Garden Project
Become A Champion Sponsor or Create A Memorial
(All sponsors receive extensive recognition online and on the wall of thanks in the Garden)