Saturday, May 4
10 AM - 3 PM
Location: Fox River Christian Church
24130 Lawnsdale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189
Sunday, May 5
10 AM - 2 PM
Location: Terrace 167
3210 WI-167, Richfield, WI 53076
Join us at BRAVE Hope 2024, our 5th Annual Bereaved Mothers Conference on Saturday, May 4 at Fox River Christian Church in Waukesha, WI. This unique experience is an opportunity for grieving mothers to remember and honor their children while honoring their own lives.
Hear inspirational stories of BRAVE hope from keynote speakers and participate in healing therapeutic modalities from wellness facilitators. Catered food and drinks will be provided.
Reunite on Sunday, May 5 for a professionally catered Bereaved Mother’s Day Brunch featuring additional presenters, keepsake-making activities as you engage in deeper conversations and make meaningful connections at the stunning Terrace 167 in Richfield, WI. Experience a healing sound bath and renew your soul to bring BRAVE Hope 2024 to a close.
2024 Sponsors
2024 Contributors
Registration Options
OPTION 1:
Two-Day Experience
Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5
OPTION 2:
One-Day Experience
Saturday, May 4 ONLY
OPTION 3:
One-Day Experience
Sunday, May 5 ONLY
BRAVE Hope: Local 2024
Become a Local Conference Host in Your Own Hometown
LIVESTREAM CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Bring the conference experience to your hometown. Apply to be a BRAVE Hope: Local host site and invite bereaved moms in your area to view the Livestream together. Receive host supplies for the day (plus some fantastic BRAVE swag and sponsor gifts), which will be mailed for your guests to enjoy and help make your BRAVE Local gathering extra special!
See if a BRAVE Hope: Local 2024 is gathering near you!
Community & Y-O-U
You were never meant to navigate grief alone. Join us for an event where you can experience the transformational power of community—a truly unique gathering of bereaved mothers and supporters who are here to hold space for you and embrace you along your grief journey.
This day is dedicated to you. Connect with other grieving moms at various points on their grief journey—mothers who understand, empathize, and truly get you. Regardless of the circumstances or the time that has passed, we will remember and honor your child(ren) while supporting you in acknowledging both your grief and your life, equipping your heart for the journey ahead.
We are dedicated to creating a safe and sacred space where grieving honors what rises in your heart. Let your voice be heard and your heart be held. Hear from knowledgeable speakers and participate in interactive sessions offering therapeutic modalities to help strengthen your—heart, mind, body, & soul.
About BRAVE Hope 2024
At BRAVE Hope 2024, we invite you to experience a transformational healing journey powered by the strength of community. Featuring inspirational keynote speakers sharing stories of resilience and BRAVE hope and professional wellness facilitators offering therapeutic modalities, you will support your heart, mind, body, and soul.
BRAVE Hope is a sacred and supportive event founded in 2020 by our Founder and bereaved mom herself, Lisa Price. This annual gathering takes place each May over International Bereaved Mothers’ Day weekend.
Together, we remember and hold a safe space for you to embrace your grief, equip your heart, and connect with others who understand. We are honored to share in this collective experience of strength, fostering a sense of community that uplifts and inspires.
Conference Itinerary
Conference Speakers & Wellness Facilitators
FAQs
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The Annual Conference (and/or Brunch) is specifcially curated for bereaved mothers grieving the death of her child - no matter their age or how long it has been since your child died.
We encourage you to invite female friends or family members to attend and particiapte in the speaker sessions and wellness activities if that would make you feel more comfortable.
Feel equipped and empowered on your grief and life journey, honoring both your child’s life, and your own.
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Whether joining us virtually or in-person, you will experience powerful and knowledgeable speakers with lived and shared experiences.
Wellness facilitators will offer a variety of healing modalities such as grief art, meditation, mindfulness, trauma-sensative & modified yoga, live worshop music, special performances, and more, to help renew your overall well-being - heart, mind, body, and soul.
Engage in intentional conversations while making meaningful connections with others attending the Conference and Brunch, a BRAVE Hope: Local 2024 host site, or in the chat /comment section on the livestream platform.
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We are excited and grateful for the two amazing venues to host our 5th Annual Bereaved Mothers Conference:
CONFERENCE VENUE:
Fox River Christian Church
S46W24130 Lawnsdale Road, Waukesha, WI 53189
BRUNCH VENUE:
Terrace 167 (owned and operated by a bereaved mom)
3210 State Road 167, Richfield, WI 53076
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Due to the nature and sensitivity of the Conference and Brunch, and to respect all of our attendees, we ask that children age 17 & younger do not attend.
Thank you for your understanding.
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Whether joining us virtually or in-person, please use your own discretion as to how much you wish to participate and how for how long you choose to attend.
Of course, we encourage everyone to attend for the entire length to reiceve the full benefit of the experience.
The exact itinerary will be emailed well in advance to help you personally prepare for the day.
NOTE: The Conference will be recorded and available to all attendees at the conclusion of the event. Refer back to as often as you like to relive the experience. Additional speaker and wellness sessions included!
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The 5th Annual Bereaved Mothers’ Conference - BRAVE Hope 2024 for virtual attendees will be accessed through a private url (website link) which you will receive via email at least one week prior to the Conference.
One of our BRAVE team members will welcome virtual participants and be with you for the duration of the Confefence to help facilitate a safe and sacred space for you to share, allowing you to have the best experience possible. Engage in online conversation via the chat/comment section of the livestream with other virtual attendees.
After registration you will receive emails with further details such as check-in details, itinerary, and more.
NOTE: The Conference will be recorded and available to all attendees at the conclusion of the event. Refer back to as often as you like to relive the experience. Additional speaker and wellness sessions included!
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There are hotels located near both the Conference and Brunch Venues.
Conference Venue - Fox River Christian Church - S46W24130 Lawnsdale Road, Waukesha, WI 53189
Brunch Venue - Terrace 167 (Click to view photos and 360 degree tour) - 3210 State Road 167, Richfield, WI 53076
If you need help with finding the best hotel option, please contact us at hello@bereavedtogether.org.
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To give the gift of BRAVE Hope 2024 to a bereaved mom you know and love, or to gift it anonymously to a recipient in need, please CLICK HERE.
Corporate Sponsorship of BRAVE Hope 2024 helps us ‘scholarship’ any grieving mom experiencing financial hardship. No bereaved mother is ever turned away.
Please accept our sincer gratitude for your kind heart and monetary support. What a powerful way to show up for our grief community!
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Unfortunately, we are not able to offer refunds or exchanges on any Conference or Brunch ticket purchases.
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YES! Our organization is proud to partner with corporate and individual sponsors to help ‘scholarship’ mothers experiencing financial hardship after the death of her child.
If you, or someone you know, need financial assistance to attend BRAVE Hope 2024, please fill out this form. We will review your application request and someone from our BRAVE team will reach out to you shortly.
Speakers & Wellness Facilitators on Saturday, May 4
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'What Do You Do With Your Grief?'
Join Erika for a mindfulness-informed talk exploring how you carry your grief and how to BRAVE-ly claim the hope of Christ to redeem it.
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‘Three Things Bereaved Parents Need to Survive the Loss of a Child'
Lisa will outline the necessity for hope, courage, and support and where to find those things.
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Trauma-Informed Yoga
This session will leave you feeling empowered as you release trauma stored within the body. Sitting, standing, and lying down options or simply be still or move in a different way.
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'Hope in Grief'
Join Jacqueline as she shares that hope, much like faith or love, is not a feeling. It’s a decision. What will you choose?
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Therapeutic Grief Art
This session will allow you to work through and create beauty from the brokenness and recognize your true identity lies in Christ.
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'Claiming the Light Within'
Alanna will share her thoughts on the lifelong journey into discovering one's light and how to find a way back to it after the darkness of loss.
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Breathwork
This session will teach you ways to nurture your nervous system through down-regulating breath rhythms designed to pull you into a 'rest and digest' state.
Speakers & Wellness Facilitators on Sunday, May 5
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‘Reclaiming the Victory’
DeeAnna will share her final moments with her 5-year-old, Milan, what they meant, how those very moments are fueling her victory 7 years later, and how other child loss mothers can win the loss, too!
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‘Possible’
Melissa will share some of the many lessons she has learned from grief after the death of her daughter, Leyden, at 4 months old. From the place of everything being shattered, she began to see that we are fully responsible, and capable, of creating a life we love after loss.
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Soundbath
This session encompasses the power of sound as a pathway to relaxation, expertly guided by a compassionate leader with a profound understanding of both communal and personal well-being.
Be Featured as a BRAVE Sponsor
We are grateful for our sponsors who support our mission. Your sponsorship helps us keep registration fees feasible and ensures no mother is ever turned away. We assist bereaved mothers experiencing financial hardship with either free or lowered admission and we need generous donors like you to join our BRAVE movement to create this transformational experience.
All donations are tax-deductible.
Become one of our BRAVE Sponsors today.
Be a BRAVE Hope Vendor
Share your amazing products or services with the BRAVE women attending BRAVE Hope 2024
Single or 2-Day Vendor Table Options Available
BRAVE Hope 2024 Financial Assistance
No one plans to say goodbye to their child, and we understand that financial hardship can occur after the death of any loved one. If you are a bereaved mother wanting to attend but do not have the financial means to do so right now, please take a moment to fill out a brief application form to request assistance with your registration.