by iohdev | Aug 13, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
In 2015, we interviewed Tayler Chandler as she wrapped up “Walk it Out for IoH,” a 5K designed for all fitness levels that the then-high school senior planned and organized. Tayler raised $5,100, enough to send a family like hers on a Legacy RetreatⓇ! Tayler’s “Walk...
by iohdev | Aug 9, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
Conversation with Tom Dodd, participant on our first Legacy RetreatⓇ August of 2018 marks the ten-year anniversary of our very first Legacy RetreatⓇ! In the summer of 2008, seven families enjoyed fun and fellowship together on the shores of Lake George in the...
by iohdev | Jul 20, 2018 | Words of Hope
A year ago today, in some muggy Tennessee heat, our family was gathering in Knoxville to get ready for the wedding of my brother and his lovely bride. This was a very celebratory time, both for the occasion and for the chance to see so many friends and family. It...
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...
