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Inspired by Courage- Driven by love

Inspired by Courage- Driven by loveInspired by Courage- Driven by loveInspired by Courage- Driven by love

"We can do hard things"- Coley

Inspired by courage. Driven by love.

Our Mission

We support children and families facing complex medical journeys through compassion, community connection, resource guidance, and financial assistance. Through meaningful acts of kindness, we bring comfort and hope to difficult moments—and remind families they never have to walk their path alone.

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What We Do

Positive Packages

Practical & Financial Support

Practical & Financial Support

Thoughtfully chosen Positive Packages bring comfort, joy, and a sense of normalcy to children during difficult medical journeys. We connect with each family to make every package personal.

Practical & Financial Support

Practical & Financial Support

Practical & Financial Support

From hospital essentials and transportation to home oxygen care, uncovered medical expenses, and adaptive equipment, we help families navigate everyday needs and facilitate financial assistance for respite care and hospital stays.

Connection & Guidance

Practical & Financial Support

Connection & Guidance

We offer guidance, advocacy, friendship, and emotional support through the challenges of caring for a medically complex child. Every caregiver deserves to know they are not alone. Every child deserves to know their strength.

Voices of Our Community

Oksana & Lukas

Oksana & Lukas

Oksana & Lukas

“My son Lukas has been in the hospital for months, and he has been sleeping under the softest blanket they brought him — every single night.”

“She made a very hard time feel a little less heavy, and I am so grateful our paths crossed.”

— Oksana, Lukas’s mom

Read Oksana’s Story

Elina’s Family

Oksana & Lukas

Oksana & Lukas

“They don’t just help families they love them, stand with them, and become family.”

“You have made us feel seen, loved, and carried during one of the hardest seasons of our lives.”

— Elina’s family

Read Elina’s Story

Meet Coley: Our Inspiration

Meet Our Team

Kathy

Julie & Shawn Atherton

Linda Vaughan Jerrett

Linda Vaughan Jerrett

Julie & Shawn Atherton

Linda Vaughan Jerrett

Julie & Shawn Atherton

Julie & Shawn Atherton

Julie & Shawn Atherton

Emma Lee Candelario

Peter and Cheryl Vignone

Julie & Shawn Atherton

Charli Candelario

Peter and Cheryl Vignone

Peter and Cheryl Vignone

Peter and Cheryl Vignone

Peter and Cheryl Vignone

Peter and Cheryl Vignone

Rick and Sherene Hiem

Rick and Sherene Hiem

Rick and Sherene Hiem

Gershawn Richam-Odoi

Rick and Sherene Hiem

Rick and Sherene Hiem

Rich Cyr

Rick and Sherene Hiem

Joao Chaves

Joao Chaves

Joao Chaves

Joao Chaves

Moments of Positivity

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Radiate Positivity Initiative

141 Highland Street, Milford, MA, USA

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