A source of hope and healing for families impacted by childhood cancer and child loss, offering holistic retreats and meaningful gatherings that create connection, while honoring the process of grief and the power of love.
We hope to empower other cancer families, by sharing our stories of strength, by cultivating empathy, and by connecting hearts into one universal force of love.
Read inspiring stories shared by our courageous families. Search for a specific diagnosis or location to find a connection. Have us create your family’s page and share it with your community.
Whether you are a family facing pediatric cancer, have a child in remission, or are grieving your child, our community supports each other through these three pillars of hope.
At Rett’s Roost, we hope to create a peaceful, empathetic space for families to connect, feel joy again, and heal their hearts.
Our retreats offer a free, intimate weekend getaway for families touched by childhood cancer and child loss.
Our vision is to cultivate a community of families navigating towards healing and re-creating joy in their lives.
For families facing the end-of-life of their child or those already grieving, we offer the support of a death doula and monthly virtual grief groups.
We hope you can join us at one of the following events or fundraising activities, which are always free for Rett’s Roost families.
We’ve been supported by so many amazing people over the years who have donated their money, time, and services to our organization. These are the ways you can help us fly to higher heights in the future.
Volunteers, therapists, and experience-makers are the backbone of Rett’s Roost and make our retreats so special.
It’s greatly appreciated when individuals go above and beyond to support our organization, whether it be by hosting an event or crowdfunding!
There are many ways to contribute to the success of Rett’s Roost. Check out some of our fundraising events.
See how your donations help, learn about Corporate Giving, other ways to help, and Tax Deduction Information.
We hope you find this section enlightening, whether you have a child with cancer, have lost a child to a serious illness, or are simply an empathetic person that cares about others.
Writing is a healing modality for many people going through traumatic experiences. For others, reading stories of courage amidst tragedy can be helpful.
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, parents seek immediate guidance and reassurance that all will be ok. Here we offer resources for essential psychosocial and financial support.
When you lose a child, most people immediately seek out support to relieve their pain. Here we offer a list of resources for bereaved families.
A community of families that have experienced childhood cancer or child loss. Hopeful retreats and social gatherings that focus on mindful healing of trauma & grief through therapeutic and community support.
Through the years, we have been featured in articles, press releases, and news stories spotlighting our story, events, and families.
The full organization calendar of events, retreats, fundraisers, community gatherings for the full year, and past events.