Honor or Celebrate Lives Touched by Parkinson’s
By giving in tribute, you remember their life and help carry forward hope for better treatments and a cure. Explore the ways you can honor a loved one: Make a tribute gift, create a Tribute Page or contribute to an existing one.
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Make a Tribute Gift
Donate to The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) in honor of a loved one. Notify friends and family by sending a personalized printed card or e-card.
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Create a Tribute Page
Celebrate special occasions, honor someone living with Parkinson’s or remember a loved one. A Tribute Page gives family and friends a lasting place to share memories and support a cure.
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Find an Existing Tribute Page
Visit our online directory to give a memorial gift on an existing Tribute Page. Simply search the name of the Tributee or the name of the person who created the page.
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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 to see the impact your loved one’s Tribute Page is making on Parkinson’s research.
How to Receive a List of Gifts Made in Memory of Your Loved One
We know you likely want to thank donors directly, and we are happy to provide you with a list of people who have given to MJFF in memory of your loved one. The list is sent weekly, as additional gifts are received, and includes each donor’s name, address and email address.
To receive your list, 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 the loved one’s obituary, if available
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Tribute Gifts and Tribute Pages here.
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How can I include a donation option to MJFF in an 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:
- Go to the obituary page on a memorial website of your choosing.
- Select The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research as your chosen charity.
- 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.”
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What is the difference between making a tribute gift and creating a tribute page?
A Tribute Gift allows you to donate in honor or memory of a loved one, with the option to send a personalized message on a printed card or e-card. A Tribute Page is a dedicated website where family and friends can visit, share memories publicly and support Parkinson’s research. It serves as a lasting place for people to come together in honor of their loved one.
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Can I add a personal message to my tribute card?
Yes, once you select an e-card or printed option, you may type a personal message under “Your Message to the Recipient.”
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What will be written on the tribute card that gets sent out?
A gift in honor/memory of _________ has been made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research by _________. This gift supports our mission to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson’s today.
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Will the amount of my gift be shared with the person I’d like to send a tribute card to?
No, the amount of your donation is confidential and will not be shared on the physical or digital card that we send out on your behalf.
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Can I get confirmation when you send out the tribute card?
Please contact our Donor Services team at 1-800-708-7644 or email intribute@michaeljfox.org.
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How long does it take for a tribute card to arrive?
Once sent, tribute cards take 7-10 business days to arrive.
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Can I schedule delivery of a tribute card in advance?
Unfortunately, at this time you are unable to schedule the delivery of a tribute card in advance.
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What is the difference between “in honor” and “in memory”?
“In honor” is typically used to celebrate living recipients and can be used for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, etc. Donations made “in memory” are typically made in remembrance of someone who has passed away.
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Can you send me memorial donation envelopes to give out at my loved one’s funeral?
Yes, please contact Donor Services at 1-800-708-7644 or intribute@michaeljfox.org to let us know how many memorial donation envelopes you would like to receive and the best address to send them to.
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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?
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.”
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I don't want to create my own tribute page. What donation page can I link to instead?
You may link to any of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s donation pages. We recommend using michaeljfox.org/give.
Need Help?
Please contact Donor Services at intribute@michaeljfox.org or call 1-800-708-7644.
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