Inheritance of Hope

Inheritance of Hope 562 children will lose a parent to terminal illness today. They shouldn't have to face that alone. Surprisingly, there were none.

OUR STORY | The Inheritance of Hope story began with one young family facing a parent’s terminal illness – a mom and dad with young children looking for resources for their entire family as they all navigated the mom’s illness. They decided to create resources for their family and share them with others. In 2007, Deric and Kristen Milligan launched IoH with the mission to inspire hope in young fam

ilies facing the loss of a parent, and the brand has grown to serve families throughout the U.S. WHAT WE DO | Inheritance of Hope is a hope-filled community of care that serves families in 3 life-changing ways:

ON-SITE: Legacy Retreats®, destination experience where families create lifelong memories and receive the tools to navigate the challenges of terminal illness. ONLINE: Hope@Home™ Weekend, memory-making event where your family can connect with other families who “get it” -- all from the comfort of home. ON-GOING: Hope@Home™ Groups, monthly groups for all ages to gain resources and connect in community with people who understand their situation. Inheritance of Hope welcomes families of all faiths and backgrounds while serving under the core beliefs of the Christian faith.

This weekend in Dallas Fort Worth, something special is unfolding. •Fam...
04/19/2026

This weekend in Dallas Fort Worth, something special is unfolding. •
Families have arrived carrying anticipation, uncertainty, exhaustion, and hope. And already, something is shifting. •
Connections are forming. Laughter is filling the room. Stories are being shared. •
In the middle of it all, families are being reminded they are not alone. •
Grateful to be here together.

04/18/2026

This weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth is about so much more than time together. It is about connection, community, and lasting support. We are grateful for every moment and honored to walk alongside these families.

04/17/2026

So much joy in one place 🤍 Our volunteers are ready and so excited to welcome 10 incredible families to the Dallas–Fort Worth area for their Legacy Retreat. A weekend of connection, laughter, and lasting memories starts now.

04/17/2026

Our incredible volunteer team is ready to meet our arriving families!!
Follow along throughout the weekend for an inside look at all the ways families find hope at a Legacy Retreat®

Today we welcome families from all over the country to Dallas - Ft. Worth, TX for what we know will be the best weekend ...
04/17/2026

Today we welcome families from all over the country to Dallas - Ft. Worth, TX for what we know will be the best weekend EVER!!
We can’t wait to get the party started and we hope you follow along throughout the weekend!
Comment below and send a warm welcome and some encouragement to the arriving families!

1 day until the Dallas-Ft. Worth Legacy Retreat® begins! Tomorrow, families facing a parent's terminal illness will arri...
04/17/2026

1 day until the Dallas-Ft. Worth Legacy Retreat® begins! Tomorrow, families facing a parent's terminal illness will arrive in Dallas-Ft. Worth for a weekend filled with laughter, connection, and moments that turn into memories.
At Inheritance of Hope, we believe every family deserves time to make memories together — especially when time feels uncertain.
 Soon, these families will step away from hospital rooms and heavy realities and step into a community that understands, supports, and celebrates them.
We can't wait to welcome them!

04/16/2026

We don’t have a favorite place, but we sure do have a LOT of favorite people! This weekend we will welcome a new group of families who don’t know it yet, but they’re about to become the best of friends ❤️

When a parent or loved one receives a serious medical diagnosis, children often have questions and emotions they don’t k...
04/16/2026

When a parent or loved one receives a serious medical diagnosis, children often have questions and emotions they don’t know how to express. In this episode, Mackensi, now a college student, reflects on her experience as an only child in elementary school navigating her father’s cancer diagnosis.

She shares the challenges she faced, how she found hope and community through Inheritance of Hope, and offers practical advice for parents: being open about difficult topics, giving kids meaningful roles during hospital visits, and modeling curiosity and questions to help children approach them during health crises.

Listen now: https://inheritanceofhope.org/podcast/

2 days until the Dallas-Ft. Worth Legacy Retreat® begins! In just a few days, families facing a parent's terminal illnes...
04/16/2026

2 days until the Dallas-Ft. Worth Legacy Retreat® begins! In just a few days, families facing a parent's terminal illness will arrive in Dallas-Ft. Worth for a weekend filled with laughter, connection, and moments that turn into memories.
At Inheritance of Hope, we believe every family deserves time to make memories together — especially when time feels uncertain.
 Soon, these families will step away from hospital rooms and heavy realities and step into a community that understands, supports, and celebrates them.
We can't wait to welcome them!

04/15/2026
3 days until the Dallas-Ft. Worth Legacy Retreat® begins! In just a few days, families facing a parent's terminal illnes...
04/15/2026

3 days until the Dallas-Ft. Worth Legacy Retreat® begins! In just a few days, families facing a parent's terminal illness will arrive in Dallas-Ft. Worth for a weekend filled with laughter, connection, and moments that turn into memories.
At Inheritance of Hope, we believe every family deserves time to make memories together — especially when time feels uncertain.
 Soon, these families will step away from hospital rooms and heavy realities and step into a community that understands, supports, and celebrates them.
We can't wait to welcome them!

For families facing terminal illness, terms like Hospice and Palliative Care can be confusing and misunderstood. Many pe...
04/14/2026

For families facing terminal illness, terms like Hospice and Palliative Care can be confusing and misunderstood. Many people feel anxious and intimidated to talk about them. In this episode, Lisa Pahl, a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of hospice experience, breaks down some of the common myths around Hospice and Palliative Care. With compassion and clarity, she shares helpful insights and real-world perspective to make these important aspects of end-of-life care easier to understand and navigate.

Listen to this episode now: https://inheritanceofhope.org/podcast/

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