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Inheritance of Hope story began with one young family facing a parent’s terminal illness – a mom and dad with young children looking for resources for their entire family as they all navigated the mom’s illness. Surprisingly, there were none. They decided to create resources for their family and
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Inheritance of Hope was founded by Deric and
Kristen Milligan following several years of coping with the challenges of raising three young children while battling a terminal illness. The concept was born in 2003 after Kristen, then 30, was diagnosed with a rare terminal
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that inspires hope in young families facing the loss of a parent. Through resources and relationships, Inheritance of Hope is a community that helps families navigate the challenges of a parent's terminal illness. Inheritance of Hope was founded by
Kristen and
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devoted to inspiring hope in young families facing the loss of a parent. Sadly
Kristen lost her courageous bout with cancer in 2012, but her legacy remains as the organization serves families like her own.
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and had difficulty finding literature to help her three young children (ages 4, 2, and 7 months) through this challenging time. She decided to remedy the problem and wrote her first book,
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Six surgeries, two radiation treatments, two rounds of chemotherapy, and three books later, Kristen and her husband Deric expanded the concept by co-founding
Inheritance of Hope, a
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On-Site: Legacy
Retreats®, destination experience where families create lifelong memories and receive the tools to navigate the challenges of terminal illness
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Online: Hope Hubs, monthly in-person gatherings where families facing the loss of a parent (both pre and post-loss) can meet in their local community
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Hall of Fame for her demonstrated leadership, creativity, and innovation in many ways, most notably in her approach to a terminal diagnosis.
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Ongoing: Hope@Home Groups, monthly groups for all ages to gain resources and connect in community with people who understand their situation
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Inheritance of Hope has been recognized as a "Top 10 Children's
Charity" by Theravive, a network of licensed therapists and psychologists.
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Inheritance of Hope welcomes families of all faiths and backgrounds while serving under the core beliefs of the
Christian faith.
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Since 2011, Inheritance of Hope has earned a "Top-Rated" rating from GreatNonProfits.org.
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Inheritance of Hope builds community for families affected by terminal illness:
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