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My Reasons for Starting Inheritance of Hope
Inheritance of Hope was founded in 2007 by Kristen and Deric Milligan, and although Kristen passed away in 2012, her legacy is timeless. I am a woman fighting a terminal diagnosis of stage 4 liver cancer. But this does not define me. I am also a wife and a mother…
Building a Legacy for Your Children: A Workshop for Parents
On June 9 at 3pm ET/12pm PT, Inheritance of Hope’s Senior Director, Jill Thompson, will be presenting the Building a Legacy for Your Children” workshop with Cancer Support Community Los Angeles. This workshop will provide a warm and inviting opportunity for parents…
From Family Served to Volunteer: How Inheritance of Hope Came Full Circle for Me
In 2017, my family attended an Inheritance of Hope Legacy Retreat®. At the time, I didn’t fully understand how much that weekend would shape my life. My dad was living with ALS, and like many families facing a terminal illness, we were navigating a reality that…
Hope Hub™ Atlanta is Launching Soon!
Local Community for Families Facing Terminal Illness Coming Soon to Atlanta We’re excited to share that Hope Hub™ Atlanta is launching on June 28! Find local community with other young families facing a parent’s terminal illness and understanding volunteers at our…
Feel Good Friday 6-5-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy How can you slow down and be fully present today? Life is busy and demands much from us, including our time and attention. It can leave us feeling hurried and frantic, distracting us from little moments of joy we may be…
Trust
My name is Andrea Albanese, and I’m grateful to serve alongside you this weekend. This is my eighth retreat volunteering but my first time giving a devotional. When I started thinking about what to share, one word kept coming to mind: trust. As we all know, trust is…
A Legacy of Hope
Building a Legacy of Hope One of the most important legacies we can build is a legacy of hope. It’s built in the way we live, how we care for others, and the faith we carry in the highs and lows of life. Hope is something that we can personally experience and pass on…
Boots & Bowties Gala Supports Families Facing Terminal Illness
A Night of Elegance and Hope On April 20, 2026, the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association hosted their first annual Boots & Bowties fundraising gala at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. The night wasn’t just filled with elegance and fun, but also…
Celebrating 19 Years of Inheritance of Hope
It started with one legacy… Inheritance of Hope was founded by Kristen and Deric Milligan on May 21, 2007. Kristen faced a rare terminal illness and looked for resources for her family, but surprisingly found none. She and her husband decided to create…
A Legacy of Generosity
A Legacy Beyond Yourself Our legacies have the power to go far beyond ourselves. Through generosity, you invest into the things you care about by making a lasting impact, even in small and practical ways. How can you be generous with your legacy? Practical Ways to…
Lauren Nguy: Rediscovering Joy as a Young Widow
Lauren Nguy and her husband Brian had their life all figured out, they were married, lived together, and just started their family. However, right afterwards, a shocking terminal diagnosis began ravaging Brian’s body, eventually leaving Lauren widowed and heartbroken….