A Bit of Spilled Coffee Changed a Life Forever…

Those few drops started Rex Griswold and his family on a journey into the unknown world of MSA. For those closest to him, it was a devastating blow to one of the most genuine, heartwarming people they had ever met. But for Rex, it was an opportunity to have a lasting impact on something important. With his trademark humor and good-natured attitude, he was determined to put MSA on the national radar and raise much-needed funding for research while continuing to live his life to the fullest.

About the Foundation

Rex had a profound impact on every life he touched. So when he was diagnosed with MSA, we knew we couldn’t stand idly by.

In 2014, a group of colleagues and friends from Nestlé Waters North America joined together to form the Rex Griswold Foundation, a nonprofit organization with the goal of curing MSA. Little is known about this disorder, and even less research has been done to study its devastating effects.

They are dedicated to raising money for research to learn how to put an end to this terrible disease on behalf of their dear friend.

Rex always thought beyond himself, so if his suffering can help ease someone else’s – even by a little bit – he was willing to do anything he could. His spirit is at the heart of the foundation and will guide this journey to find a cure for MSA.

“This organization intends to help fight this deadly disease, as well as honor the courage and inspiring determination of our friend, Rex, who worked so hard to raise money and awareness for MSA, all in an effort to provide a cure and hope for others,” says Maria Barton, Executive Director of the Rex Griswold Foundation.

 

GIVE

TESTIMONIALS

“Kerry and I went online to learn about MSA

and saw this incredible video and learned about this incredible man, Rex Griswold. We lost Kerry to MSA in 2015 and miss him terribly. Kerry candidly shared his personal challenges and suffering while facing this dreadful disease, in the hope of helping future MSA patients. Please help us continue this important mission by donating.”

Elizabeth Blau
Founder + CEO, Blau + Associates
and friend of Chef Kerry Simon, who died from MSA

Ryan R. Walsh, M.D., Ph.D.

“Someone with MSA who was like you

or I three or four years ago is now in a wheelchair unable to perform his basic and professional duties. We need to be able to do more for these patients, and we need to do it now.”

Ryan R. Walsh, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

Kim Jeffery

“We need to be able to do something

on a larger scale and to tell people something other than ‘There’s no hope.’ Despite his diagnosis, Rex continues to perform in a positive, determined way and his fighting spirit is coming through.”

Kim Jeffery
Former President and CEO, Nestlé Waters North America
Board of Directors, Rex Griswold Foundation

“TGen, along with our clinical partners,

possesses the technology and expertise to conduct an unprecedented in-depth analysis of the MSA genome. We seek to apply these tools and build on our knowledge of the human genome to make the discoveries that can benefit the MSA patients who need our help today.”

Dr. Matt Huentelman
Associate Professor of TGen's Neurogenomics Division

Rex Griswold

A Bit of Spilled Coffee Changed a Life Forever…

Those few drops started Rex Griswold and his family on a journey into the unknown world of MSA. For those closest to him, it was a devastating blow to one of the most genuine, heartwarming people they had ever met. But for Rex, it was an opportunity to have a lasting impact on something important. With his trademark humor and good-natured attitude, he’s determined to put MSA on the national radar and raise much-needed funding for research while continuing to live his life to the fullest.

About the Foundation

Rex has a profound impact on every life he touches. So when he was diagnosed with MSA, we knew we couldn’t stand idly by.

In 2014, a group of colleagues and friends from Nestlé Waters North America joined together to form the Rex Griswold Foundation, a nonprofit organization with the goal of curing MSA. Little is known about this disorder, and even less research has been done to study its devastating effects.

They are dedicated to raising money for research to learn how to put an end to this terrible disease on behalf of their dear friend.

Rex always thinks beyond himself, so if his suffering can help ease someone else’s – even by a little bit – he’s willing to do anything he can. His spirit is at the heart of the foundation and will guide this journey to find a cure for MSA.

“This organization intends to help fight this deadly disease, as well as honor the courage and inspiring determination of our friend, Rex, who is not only fighting this disease himself, but is working to raise money and awareness for MSA, all in an effort to provide a cure and hope for others,” says Maria Barton, Executive Director of the Rex Griswold Foundation.

 

GIVE

TESTIMONIALS

Kim Jeffery

“We need to be able to do something

on a larger scale and to tell people something other than ‘There’s no hope.’ Despite his diagnosis, Rex continues to perform in a positive, determined way and his fighting spirit is coming through.”

Kim Jeffery
Former President and CEO, Nestlé Waters North America
Board of Directors, Rex Griswold Foundation

Ryan R. Walsh, M.D., Ph.D.

“Someone with MSA who was like you

or I three or four years ago is now in a wheelchair unable to perform his basic and professional duties. We need to be able to do more for these patients, and we need to do it now.”

Ryan R. Walsh, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

“TGen, along with our clinical partners,

possesses the technology and expertise to conduct an unprecedented in-depth analysis of the MSA genome. We seek to apply these tools and build on our knowledge of the human genome to make the discoveries that can benefit the MSA patients who need our help today.”

Dr. Matt Huentelman
Associate Professor of TGen's Neurogenomics Division

“Kerry and I went online to learn about MSA

and saw this incredible video and learned about this incredible man, Rex Griswold. We lost Kerry to MSA in 2015 and miss him terribly. Kerry candidly shared his personal challenges and suffering while facing this dreadful disease, in the hope of helping future MSA patients. Please help us continue this important mission by donating.”

Elizabeth Blau
Founder + CEO, Blau + Associates
and friend of Chef Kerry Simon, who died from MSA