“May their memory be a blessing” – Book of Proverbs
The Garden of Blessing International Movement Disorders Memorial is dedicated to individuals affected by Movement Disorders including, but not limited to, the following movement disorders:
- Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
- Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB/LBD)
- 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 in the US and Canada, Defeat MSA Alliance and Defeat MSA/Vaincre AMS Canada, the Garden stands as both a place of reflection and a symbol of global unity—bringing together patients, families, caregivers, researchers, and advocates in a shared commitment to healing, awareness, and scientific progress.
Designed as a sustainable, pollinator-friendly wildflower garden, it reflects the beauty and interconnectedness of life. Each planting honors a story, supports a thriving ecosystem, and contributes to a larger mission—where remembrance is transformed into purpose, and hope is cultivated.
Interfaith and multicultural by design, the Garden welcomes all people and all traditions. It is a space where peace is celebrated, lives are appreciated and communities come together across national borders and diverse beliefs.
May their memory be a blessing. – Proverbs
