When we launched the Strength Happens  podcast through the Halle Grace Foundation, one of the goals we had in mind was to help others...

Starting a podcast sounded like a great idea over coffee. We had a story to tell—many stories, actually. Stories of motherhood,...

I turned 50 this year. My feet have arthritis. I’m in pain daily. My vision is shit. I have more wrinkles than I care to admit, and let’s...

It has a bittersweet year for us at the Foundation, as this year marked our 10th Annual Halle Grace Toy Drive and it was bigger,...

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The Halle Grace Foundation had the opportunity to partner with United Healthcare’s Service Heroes Program this March during their annual...

Sometimes it only takes one person, one voice to create change. Now that I write that, I think OFTEN, change happens when one person...

Some people call me a "Pollyanna," I always try to find the good in any situation. If you don't know the reference - you have to go on...

Neeley was just wheeled back into surgery, “looped up” on a bit of versed before she is intubated. I am sitting in the waiting room. My...

We kicked off our Bee Kind Campaign with Halle’s 21st Birthday on June 2nd this year. We, with the help of so many of you, delivered...

We celebrate Halle’s birthday each year, since her passing, by trying to carry on her legacy of kindness and love. Halle was a young...

One thing to know about the Heilman Household is – nothing is ever normal. We have a saying in our house “if it is going to happen to...

One of my favorite lines in the Harry Potter series was made by Arthur Weasley when he asked Harry, "...tell me, what exactly is the...

A Facebook memory popped up today. It was dated April 22, 2014. The post read: "Halle's back in for her procedure and I have caffeine. ...

Today I had the opportunity to share our family’s story, of raising children living with disabilities, with a group of graduate...

There is another side to pediatric disabilities and chronic illness that many do not want to talk about, or don't know how to address,...

I have to start off with saying just WOW and a huge Thank You for the amazing feedback on our Takeover Blogs shared by the two young...

My sweet Neeley Jane is taking over this blog post as she shares her story with you...in her own words.

HOPE. Hope is a powerful word. It conjures images of anticipation…expectations…joy … and even peace. By definition, “Hope is a state of...

The Halle Grace Foundation Blog is going to be taken over periodically the next few months. I am so excited to welcome a few "Guest...