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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…
Feel Good Friday 3-13-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy What is a family story that you hope gets retold? Our stories have the power to create lasting connections for years to come. How can you capture yours? Recording a Legacy Video™ or having a Legacy Song™ created is a great…
Feel Good Friday 3-6-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy How can you capture a moment from today? Each moment matters, no matter how big or small. Take some time to capture a moment today, whether by taking a photo, writing in a journal, creating a voice note that your family can…
Feel Good Friday 2-27-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy What memory could you create this weekend? Set aside intentional time with your family to create lasting memories this weekend. Whether it’s a day trip, time at the park, a family movie night, or simply cooking a meal…
Feel Good Friday 2-20-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy Who needs to hear “I’m proud of you” today? Take a moment to think of the people you care about. Who could you encourage by sharing that you’re proud of them? Give them a call, send a text, or write a handwritten note…
Love Lives On: Capture Your Legacy
Love lives on through the legacy you create. Have you ever wondered how you can be intentional with your life? At Inheritance of Hope, we believe everyone has a legacy that matters. Whether you’re facing a terminal illness or simply want to live with purpose,…
Local Community for Families Facing Terminal Illness in the DC North Metro Area
On a cold afternoon, with a snow storm looming in the East, a group of people gathered at a meet-up event in Silver Spring, MD to discuss the launch of the Hope Hub™ DC North Metro location. Over ice cream and hot cocoa, current volunteers shared with prospective…
Feel Good Friday 2-13-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy What are your values and how can you model them? Take a moment to reflect on the values that matter to you–faith, kindness, generosity, gratitude, etc. How can you live them out today? Who will you share these values with?…
Feel Good Friday 2-6-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy What parts of your story do you want remembered? Take a moment to reflect on a memory or lesson you’ve learned. Share that story with a loved one by writing it down in a journal or letter, creating a short video, or verbally…
World Cancer Day: Support for Terminal Illness
February 4 is World Cancer Day. For young parents facing terminal cancer, many questions and fears fill their minds: How do I tell my kids that I have cancer? Where can I find support for my diagnosis? What if I don’t get to see my kids grow up? Will they remember…
Feel Good Friday 1-30-2026
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face “Believe you can and you’re half way there.”– Theodore Roosevelt