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🎙️ NOW, NEAR & THE FUTURE - Season 2, Episode 3

Finding Hope in Terminal Illness: Jill Thompson's Mission to Serve 7 Million Families

Every single day, 562 children in the United States lose a parent to terminal illness. Yet this crisis remains largely invisible—until it touches your own life.

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Jill Thompson, Public Relations Director at Inheritance of Hope, a Jacksonville-based nonprofit that's transforming how young families navigate one of life's most devastating journeys.

🔑 KEY TOPICS:

• The invisible crisis: 7 million people in young families facing terminal illness
• Four lifesaving programs: Legacy Retreats, Hope Hub, Hope@Home Groups, Legacy Videos
• The "7 Million Favorites" vision
• How to find hope without denying reality
• Jill's bone marrow donor story and how it came full circle
• Scaling compassion while maintaining personal touch
• Why legacy matters when tomorrow isn't guaranteed

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - NOW: The Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight 15:00 - Around the Room 18:00 - Jill Thompson Introduction 20:00 - NEAR: Growing Hope & Scaling Impact 32:00 - Across the Pond 37:00 - FUTURE: 7 Million Favorites Vision 44:00 - How to Get Involved

💡 ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jill Thompson is the Public Relations Director at Inheritance of Hope, where she's served for over 15 years in roles including Brand Director and Family Legacy Director. She's been instrumental in growing the organization from serving their 100th family in 2011 to reaching families in all 50 states. Jill is also a bone marrow donor whose recipient's widow now supports Inheritance of Hope—a beautiful story of hope coming full circle.

🔗 INHERITANCE OF HOPE: Website: InheritanceOfHope.org Instagram: @InheritanceOfHope Facebook: facebook.com/InheritanceOfHope Phone: 914.213.8435 Email: Info@InheritanceOfHope.org

Ways to Help:

• Volunteer (online or in-person)
• Make a Legacy Video
• Refer a family
• Become a monthly donor
• Apply for programs if you're facing terminal illness

📍 Hope Hub Locations: Washington DC, Jacksonville FL, Twin Cities MN, Tampa FL

🎧 ABOUT NOW, NEAR & THE FUTURE: Hosted by Quinn Harrington (Jacksonville, FL) and Naila Mir (London, UK), we explore business, culture, and innovation through three temporal lenses: what's happening NOW, what's coming NEAR (3-5 years), and what the FUTURE holds (15-20 years out).

FOLLOW US: 🌐 Website: NowNearFuture.com 📸 Instagram: @NowNearFuture 💼 LinkedIn: @NowNearFuture 

LISTEN: 🎵 Spotify: [Link] 🍎 Apple Podcasts: [Link] 📦 Amazon Music: [Link]

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS:

• Quinn Harrington - Founder of HDco, Jacksonville-based branding agency. Creates keynote videos and brand experiences. @hdco
• Naila Mir - Founder of P3 Connect (People with Purpose), London-based consultant specializing in employee engagement and purpose-driven organizations. @p3connectuk

📩 CONTACT US: General: quinn@hdco.co Guest Inquiries: pepper@lindseyfilms.com

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses terminal illness, grief, and loss. Please take care while listening.

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