Inheritance of Hope

HISTORY | Following a rare terminal liver cancer diagnosis in 2003, Kristen Milligan searched for children’s literature to help her three children, Ashlea (then 4), Luke (2), and Rebecca (7 months), better comprehend the situation. Unable to find resources that met the needs of her children from the perspective of her faith, she decided to write her own. The result was A Train’s Rust, A Toy Maker’s Love.

Six surgeries, two radiation treatments, two rounds of chemotherapy, and three books later, Kristen and her husband Deric expanded the concept by co-founding Inheritance of Hope, a Literature for children and families as well as online support communities available for (1) children with a terminally ill parent, (2) terminally ill parents, and (3) caregivers.

Sadly, Kristen lost her courageous bout with cancer in 2012, but her passion remains as Inheritance of Hope continues to inspire hope in hundreds of families much like her own.

WHAT WE DO | Inheritance of Hope achieves its mission through:

Legacy Retreats,® all-expenses-paid experiences where families make lifelong memories and receive tools and community to navigate the challenges of terminal illness.

Legacy Scholarships, annually awarded to a college-bound student who is living with a terminally ill parent and who demonstrates a compelling personal and financial need, a strong sense of family, and collegiate promise.

Literature for children and families as well as online support communities available for (1) children with a terminally ill parent, (2) terminally ill parents, and (3) caregivers.

Inheritance of Hope welcomes families of all faiths and backgrounds while serving under the core-beliefs of the Christian faith.