1 in 12
Children will exprience the loss of a parent before adulthood
56,300+
children lose a parent every year to cancer alone
About
Our Mission
When a parent receives a terminal or life-limiting diagnosis, children often begin grieving long before a loss occurs.
There remains a significant gap between medical care and community care—a space where connection, preparation, practical support, and meaningful family experiences are desperately needed.
The Light We Leave exists to help bridge that gap, ensuring that no child or family has to walk through this journey alone.
The Vision
Legacy & Memory Projects
Helping families preserve meaningful connections through:
● Letters for future milestones
● Video and audio messages
● Memory books and keepsakes
● Family storytelling projects
● Family photos
Children's Emotional Support
Providing age-appropriate resources, counseling and peer support opportunities for children experiencing a parent's serious illness.
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Family Connection Programs
Community Care Network
Creating kits and opportunities for families to make meaningful memories together while time remains.
Practical support for families navigating serious illness.
Includes:
● Meal trains and food support coordination
● Volunteer coordination
● Working alongside hospitals, hospice organizations, counselors, schools, and community groups to connect families with support.