Happy March ☀️ A Week of Purpose in Action 🦋

Dear Friends,

Happy March and sunny days. The light shifting feels like forward motion.
Last week was a beautiful reminder of what happens when we lead heart first.

Plans Shifted. Purpose Stayed.

I had the privilege of attending two inspiring book events- celebrating We the Women by Norah O’Donnell and Daily Creative by Blythe Harris and Mallory May. Watching friends step fully into their work and share stories that matter fuels me as I prepare for the launch of my own book, Reimagining Grief: A New Path to Finding Healing, Strength & Joy After Loss.

Advocacy in D.C

I was meant to be on Capitol Hill advocating for continued federal funding for Neurofibromatosis research, but the snowstorm had other plans. I’m deeply grateful to Alivia Hill, who runs our Indiana University Penny’s Flight Chapter who represented Penny’s Flight in D.C., continuing our simple and urgent ask:

$25 million in FY27 funding for the Neurofibromatosis Research Program through the CDMRP.
Neurofibromatosis took Penny’s life. It did not take our mission.

Charleston Workshop

Charleston then welcomed me for a workshop centered on movement, connection, and
purpose. The openness in that room reaffirmed what I know to be true- when we move our bodies, share honestly, and gather in community, resilience grows.

In the Classroom and Online

Looking ahead, I’m honored to be teaching a one-week Pro Vita course at Berkshire School. Their motto says it best: “Learning - not just for the classroom, but for life.” I’ll be guiding students through how to launch a foundation- from defining a mission to building meaningful impact - and how purpose can grow from life’s hardest chapters.

And join me this Wednesday at 1 PM EST on Instagram Live with Stacy Eigel as we talk about Reimagining Grief and what it means to imagine a new path forward after loss.

Book News

Pre-orders are open here: katedoerge.com/reimagining-grief

Different rooms. One throughline:
It’s not your lifespan that matters. It’s your wingspan.
With gratitude,
Kate