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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…
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….
3 Ways to Communicate Your Legacy
Your Story Matters May is National Legacy Month™—a month focused on legacy and being intentional. We all have a legacy that should be shared, and we want to help you be intentional yours. Simple Ways to Share What Matters Most Your story matters and is meant to be…
A Son Contributing to a Father’s Legacy: Micah’s Story
Adolescence is a rough period for everyone and in Micah Douglas’ case, he was no exception. However, among the common struggles of puberty, Micah also had a father who was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Seemingly overnight, Micah had to mature at a rapid pace…
What is Legacy and Where Do I Start?
What is legacy and where do I start? Legacy isn’t just something you leave–it’s something you build each day. Everyone has a legacy, but where do you start? May is National Legacy Month™—a month focused on legacy and being intentional. We all have a legacy that should…
Facing Life After Lost: Nicole’s Story
Nicole Riley was only 20 years old when her father Bobby was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The already hectic years of her college career became even more intense overnight as she began to take over certain responsibilities for her family. Now several years after…
Make May Meaningful
Celebrate National Legacy Month™ This May Inheritance of Hope was founded by Kristen and Deric Milligan in May 2007. Each May, we celebrate National Legacy Month™—a month focused on being intentional. You can make this May meaningful by being intentional with your…
Giveaway! Enter to Win a Legacy-Building Bundle
National Legacy Month™ is here! All month long, we will be celebrating legacy by sharing stories, resources, and practical ways you can start building your legacy today… and what better way to kick it off than with a GIVEAWAY?! You can win this awesome legacy bundle,…
Retreat Reflections: Finding Joy in ALS
This past weekend, we experienced something that truly changed our lives forever. We were blessed to attend a Legacy Retreat® with Inheritance of Hope—a Christian organization that pours love into families facing a parent’s terminal illness while raising children…