by iohdev | May 11, 2015 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
On May 8, 2015, I traveled to New York City to receive the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. As I prepared for the trip, I thought of all the people I would have loved to join me to share in our accomplishment together. I decided I would write an account of the weekend....
by iohdev | May 8, 2015 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
With its hundred-mile course and cumulative elevation gain of 7,636 feet, the Gran Fondo New York challenges the fittest of cyclists. Athletes endure months of training in preparation for the bike race, and Shannon Fogarty is ready–both physically and mentally. ...
by iohdev | May 7, 2015 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
We all love the sunshine. We hope and pray for clear, blue skies. Unfortunately, sometimes it rains. Inheritance of Hope exists to provide an umbrella over families when the rain is falling down. When families who have young children are told one of the parents has...
by iohdev | May 6, 2015 | Words of Hope
It’s spring…a much anticipated season, especially here in Minnesota where our senses are dulled for so many long months. Sun-starved describes it best. Not enough natural vitamin D. We long to have the windows open, hear the happy exchange of the birds who...
by iohdev | May 5, 2015 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
“Inspiring” is the word mentioned over and over by coaches, teammates, reporters, and friends, who all say that Tayler Chandler’s work ethic, perseverance, and cheerful disposition permeate everything she does. The Columbus Indiana East High School senior has been...
by iohdev | Apr 28, 2015 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
On Saturday, April 25th, hundreds of runners and walkers from the Brevard, North Carolina, community inspired hope by participating in the 3rd annual Legacy Run presented by Hunter Subaru, Food Matters Market, and Brevard First United Methodist Church. The event...
by Rosi Braatz | Apr 20, 2015 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
I had never heard of a Legacy Retreat® or Inheritance of Hope (IoH) until my daughter, Emma Barnhart, told me about it – how her family had been nominated to be a part of one of those retreats and how excited she was about Inheritance of Hope’s purpose and mission...
by Lisa Duscio | Mar 12, 2015 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
It started out a rainy day – and when it rains here it pours! But everything is green and in blossom so the rain is very much welcomed. Today we went to the Western Wall, the Garden Tomb and found an amazing ice cream shop in the Jewish Quarter of the Old...
by Lisa Duscio | Mar 11, 2015 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
Sorry I skipped Day 2! The time change is a bit difficult to adjust to! I’ve had the opportunity to see Old City sites. Also, went to the expo to pick up my runner’s packet and shirt. The roads are a lot hillier than I expected! The race day weather is...
by Lisa Duscio | Mar 9, 2015 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
For over two years I have had the dream of running in the Jerusalem Marathon. Well…this week I’m walking (running) out my dream – want to join me? The dream began when my friend, Israel, told me about the marathon. I didn’t realize Jerusalem...
