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Give in Tribute

A special place to honor, remember or celebrate lives touched by Parkinson’s disease.

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    Create a Tribute Page

    Celebrate special occasions, honor someone living with Parkinson's disease or remember a loved one. A Tribute Page gives family and friends a lasting place to share memories and support a cure for Parkinson's.

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    Make a Tribute Gift

    Donate in honor of your loved one and commemorate them in a special way by sending a printed card or e-card to friends and family with a personalized message. 

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    Find an Existing Tribute Page

    Give a memorial gift on an existing Tribute Page by finding it in our directory. Simply search the name of the Tributee or the name of the person who created the page.

  • Honoring a Loved One With a Tribute Gift

    "My wonderful brother-in-law, Ed, lived with Parkinson's for 40 years, and The Michael J. Fox Foundation was very, very important to him. Out of respect to him and to my sister, it was my pleasure to make a gift in his memory — you've got to remember the good times, not the bad ones."
    - Bobby Klein, MJFF Donor

    Mr. Klein's brother-in-law, Edwin A. Levy, was a former Foundation Board member and an invaluable member of the MJFF community. You can read more about his legacy here.

     

  • How to Create a Tribute Page in Three Simple Steps 

    Step 1: Personalize your tribute page with photos, a message and details about your loved one. 

    Step 2: Share your page with friends and family, inviting them to donate. 

    Step 3: Track the donations made in honor of your loved one and see the impact your tribute page is making on Parkinson's research. 

    Include MJFF in Your Loved One’s Obituary

    We understand how difficult it is to say goodbye to someone you love, and we are here to help you honor their legacy in a meaningful way. If you would like to ask friends and family to support Parkinson’s research in memory of your loved one, you can include a donation option to The Michael J. Fox Foundation in their obituary. 

    By choosing this option, you’ll not only commemorate your loved one’s life but also contribute to our urgent mission to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. 

    You can set this up through a memorial website, such as Legacy.com, one of the most trusted platforms for memorials. Simply follow these steps: 

    1. Go to the obituary page on a memorial website of your choosing. 

    2. Select The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research as your chosen charity. 

    3. Include a message in the obituary inviting friends and family to donate in lieu of flowers. 

      Sample Language: "In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of [Name] to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Your support will help accelerate progress toward a cure for Parkinson’s disease." 

    How Can I Get a List of Everyone Who Donated to MJFF in Memory of My Loved One?

    We would be happy to provide you with a list of donors who have given to the Foundation in memory of your loved one. The list we share will include each donor’s name and address so you can send a thank you card or get in touch with them directly if you choose. We will send you weekly updates to the donor list as additional gifts are received in memory of your loved one. 

    To get this started, please email intribute@michaeljfox.org with the following information: 

    • Full name of the individual being honored (including middle name and any nicknames)

    • Name of the person requesting the list

    • Email address to send the list to

    • Link to obituary, if available 

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Find answers to common questions about Tribute Gifts and Tribute Pages here.

      • What is the difference between making a tribute gift and creating a tribute page?

      • Can I add a personal message to my tribute card?

      • What will be written on the tribute card that gets sent out?

      • Will the amount of my gift be shared with the person I’d like to send a tribute card to?

      • Can I get confirmation when you send out the tribute card?

      • How long does it take for a tribute card to arrive?

      • Can I schedule delivery of a tribute card in advance?

      • What is the difference between “in honor” and “in memory”?

      • Can you send me memorial donation envelopes to give out at my loved one’s funeral?

      • I want to ask friends and family to donate to MJFF in lieu of flowers in my loved one’s obituary. What language should I put in the obituary?

      • I don't want to create my own tribute page. What donation page can I link to instead?

      Need Some Help?

      Please contact Donor Services at intribute@michaeljfox.org or call 1-800-708-7644.

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