A place for them. A place for us.

U.S. Opioid Deaths
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Since 1999

Who We Are

Vilomah is a Sanskrit word meaning against a natural order that describes a parent who has lost a child.

The U.S. opioid crisis has taken so many young people and left behind so many vilomahs. Our mission is to create and maintain public gardens to honor, celebrate, and memorialize the countless lives lost during the opioid epidemic and to support all who are living with the unfathomable burden of child loss.

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Someday, society will come to fully understand the disease of addiction and those suffering will no longer be viewed as moral failures. They will be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. The catalyst for this change will be those of us who spoke up, and the true heroes will be recognized — our children who suffered in silence, who paid the ultimate price.

Our Mission

To create and maintain public gardens to honor, celebrate, and memorialize the countless lives lost during the mental health and substance use crisis and to support all who are living with the unfathomable burden of child loss.

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Please help the Vilomah Memorial Foundation bring our vision to life by making a tax-deductible contribution today.

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We’re currently in the early stages of concept development and design. We are seeking input from professionals and vilomahs, so reach out if you want to grow with us.

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Latest News

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My Vilomah Moms' Group

September 13, 2021

Although we wish we had never met under these circumstances, we are grateful for each other. We share tough days and good days. We are connected. We are vilomahs.

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2020 Sees Record High Opioid Deaths

July 14, 2021

While opioid prescriptions have been curtailed, overdoses resulting from opioid use disorders continue to increase, with nearly 70,000 Americans dying from opioids in 2020. The death toll continues to be particularly bad among 25 to 44 year-olds.

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Soldiers in a War of Greed

July 13, 2021

The actions of Purdue Pharma, the failures of the FDA to protect us, and the willful disregard of the opioid crisis by health care providers and public officials has made our children casualities in a War of Greed.

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Our Progress

It takes many hands to build a garden.

Our not-for-profit foundation has been established. We have a board of directors. We are getting lots of community support.

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