Introducing Mindful Haven: A New Beacon of Hope for Families Facing Unimaginable Challenges
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In a world where the unthinkable becomes reality for too many families, Chasin A Dream Foundation is stepping forward with a powerful new initiative. On April 14, 2025, the foundation proudly announced the launch of Mindful Haven, a transformative community and resource center designed to support families navigating life-threatening childhood illnesses, disabilities, and the devastating loss of a child.
A Day of Healing: The Warrior Moms Summit
The program’s inaugural event, the Warrior Moms Summit, was held on April 5, 2025, at the DoubleTree in Palm Beach Gardens. This remarkable gathering brought together mothers of children with life-threatening illnesses and disabilities, as well as grieving mothers who have experienced the profound loss of a child. Through heartfelt talks and expert-led sessions, participants found healing, support, and connection. Featured speakers included Dr. Ken Grey, Terra Brown, Angel and Marc Chernoff, Tara Wells, and Stacy Willett, each sharing wisdom and compassion to empower and uplift attendees.
“When a child is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, or when a child is lost, the world can stop spinning,” said Lori Griffith, founder of Chasin A Dream Foundation. “Mindful Haven was created to meet that moment and to offer connection, compassion, and care for the families too often left to carry the weight of the unimaginable in silence. The Warrior Moms Summit was the first step in what we know will become a truly life-changing program.”
What Mindful Haven Offers
Chasin A Dream Foundation founder, Lori Griffith, at Mindful Haven's first event "Warrior Moms Summit" in Palm Beach Gardens, Fl.
Mindful Haven is more than a program—it is a lifeline for families in crisis. Designed to provide emotional, practical, and therapeutic support, Mindful Haven offers a range of resources tailored to meet the unique needs of its community. These include:
Healing retreats that provide solace and rejuvenation.
Support groups fostering connection and shared understanding.
Wellness workshops focused on mental and physical well-being.
Curated resources for parents, caregivers, siblings, and grieving family members.
The program serves:
Parents and caregivers of children with life-threatening illnesses and disabilities.
Siblings of pediatric cancer warriors.
Families grappling with ongoing medical trauma.
Mothers, fathers, and siblings mourning the loss of a child.
Leaning Into the Hard Conversations
Mindful Haven stands out in a world that often shies away from the most painful realities. Instead, it leans in—with expert guidance, open arms, and a compassionate community that walks beside families, one step at a time. This initiative embodies the core values of Chasin A Dream Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Jupiter, Florida, that has been a pillar of support for local children battling serious medical conditions since 2017.
Join the Movement
Your support makes Mindful Haven possible. Together, we can offer a lifeline to families facing unimaginable challenges, reminding them that they are never alone. To learn more about Mindful Haven, donate, or get involved, visit chasinadream.org.
