Find joy in terminal illness
We build community for young families navigating a parent’s terminal illness
562 children in the U.S. will lose a parent to terminal illness today.
Inheritance of Hope is here to ensure no family has to walk this path alone.
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A community that “gets it”
Too many young families suffering from a parent’s terminal illness feel hopelessly alone, like no one cares. We mobilize people who care and are brave enough to practice “jorrow”™: joy and sorrow at the same time.
If you dare to live – really live! – in the midst of terminal illness and are willing to take action for your loved ones, then Inheritance of Hope is your people. Don’t give up – step up!
Online Groups
Immediate support for all ages, from anywhere. Join a free, weekly conversation with others who “get it.”
Retreats
An unforgettable destination experience where families create lifelong memories and receive tools to navigate the challenges of terminal illness.
Local Gatherings
Connect monthly with other families and supportive volunteers in your local community.
Your Gift Creates Lasting Legacies
Be a hero for the 562 children that will lose a parent to terminal illness today.
Inspiration for Your Journey
Inheritance of Hope offers on-site and online programming to meet the needs of every member of the family.

The Inheritance of Hope Podcast invites you into deeply personal conversations with those navigating the unthinkable: young families facing the loss of a parent to terminal illness. Each episode explores what it means to create a legacy – not just in death, but in how we choose to live.
Whether you’re living with a diagnosis, supporting someone who is, or simply searching for meaning and hope in hard places, this podcast shows that joy is possible, even in terminal illness!
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