by iohdev | Jul 11, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
We are honored to post Jenny Mosier’s story here, in her own words. Thank you, Jenny, for sharing your IoH and Southwest stories! In December, our family was accepted for an all-expenses paid vacation courtesy of Inheritance of Hope (IoH). IoH provides Legacy...
by iohdev | Jul 10, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
Inheritance of Hope (IoH) is a non-profit organization that inspires hope in young families facing the loss of a parent. Through all-expenses-paid Legacy RetreatsⓇ, parents who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, along with their caregiver and...
by iohdev | Jul 2, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
A Facebook post and a few clicks led Heidi Benson to Inheritance of Hope, and she has served on almost every Legacy Retreat since. A friend of a friend posted about their retreat experience as a volunteer, and as she read more, Heidi says she immediately knew she...
by iohdev | Jul 2, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
Dena Austin and her husband Blake are veteran Legacy RetreatⓇ volunteers, and now Dena is stepping into the role of Legacy Retreat and Venue Coordinator. A volunteer since 2016, Coordinator since January 2017, and supporter since 2014, Dena knew she wanted to become...
by iohdev | Jun 29, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
John Thomas, known to friends and family as “JT,” ran the Big Sur Marathon at the end of April in support of Inheritance of Hope. This was JT’s 27th completed marathon–yes, you read that right–27th!JT was introduced to Inheritance of Hope through his wife,...
by iohdev | Jun 21, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories, Words of Hope
I want to applaud our volunteers and staff for doing so many things well. One of the hardest things to do is to create a place for grief to be shared without needing to “fix” it. I’ve seen it happening throughout Legacy Retreats. Here is our...
by iohdev | Jun 20, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories, Most Popular
In February 2014, Carol Lacert accompanied her daughter Marci Guay and granddaughter Hannah Guay to an Inheritance of Hope Legacy RetreatⓇ in Orlando. At the time, Marci, who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, was enjoying good health, but like many of our...
by iohdev | Jun 19, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories, Most Popular
If a picture is worth a thousand words, Hannah Black’s smile says it all. Hannah with her beautiful art. Hannah recently sold her artwork and donated all proceeds to Inheritance of Hope in memory of her mother Laura. Hannah knows all too well the challenges IoH...
by iohdev | Jun 5, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories, Practical Advice and Encouragement
There’s something about childhood that, even in old age, people find reassuring. The nostalgia and sweet memories of looking back at a simpler time in your life are priceless, and remain treasures for a lifetime. So, often times, when people imagine a 12-year-old...
by iohdev | Jun 3, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
Favorite TV show: Fresh Prince of Bel Air (favorite actor: Will Smith!) Favorite board game: Settlers of Catan States I’ve been to, in the past 2 years: Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, Texas, New York, Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, Iowa, South Carolina, North...
