Quarterly Update: Summer 2026

Dear friends,

Welcome to our first quarterly impact update: Summer 2026. Each quarter, you’ll find updates from our team, highlights from families we serve, and opportunities to get involved as our mission continues to grow.

And grow it has.

The first half of this year have been nothing short of extraordinary. After our successful pilot in December 2025, we hosted our first two official Share Your Story events. These are powerful filming days when individuals come to a centralized location to record their life stories, lessons, laughter, and love for the people they love. These events have affirmed what we’ve believed from the beginning: storytelling is comforting, connecting, and deeply needed. In fact, these events have proven so successful that we already had confirmed bookings for our upcoming September event before we had even completed our June event.

We also launched our first two micro‑campaigns — Mother’s Day and Father’s Day — intentionally aligning our mission with cultural moments that remind us why stories matter. These campaigns helped introduce Amadora to new families, new donors, and new partners who share our belief that every story deserves to be heard.

Behind the scenes, we’ve been building the foundation for long‑term impact. Our website received a complete overhaul to make it easier to navigate, easier to understand our processes, and easier to take action. We added new pages for volunteers, healthcare partners, and donation opportunities, along with a News & Events section where you’ll find stories from across our community.

In a milestone we’re especially proud of, we launched our first Ambassador Peer‑to‑Peer Fundraiser as part of the Father’s Day initiative. Families who have received legacy videos are now stepping forward to help others experience the same gift. Their leadership is already inspiring a ripple effect of generosity.

We’re also turning up our direct outreach and social presence by sharing more stories, more behind‑the‑scenes moments, and more ways to be part of our mission. In the coming months, we’ll also be dialing up our healthcare efforts with our first clinician-focused outreach initiative. The momentum is real, and it’s only possible because of you.

And the numbers tell a powerful story of their own.

Impact Snapshot Since January (So Far…)

• Recorded 20 legacy videos, supporting an estimated 100+ immediate family members

• Hosted 2 Share Your Story events, with demand continuing to grow

• Recorded 250 volunteer hours and brought on 1 new Legacy Coach

• Welcomed 106 new donors into our community

• Launched our first Ambassador Peer‑to‑Peer Fundraiser, raising $14,778.80 in just 30 days from families we’ve served and supporters who love our mission

• Increased how many people we reach by 26% through our growing social presence and new marketing efforts

• Maintained a 100% recommendation rate from participants who recorded videos

• Family impact increased: 85% of families (up from 75%) report the videos provide real comfort after lossreal comfort after loss

These aren’t just metrics. They represent moments of clarity, comfort, and connection for families navigating some of life’s toughest chapters. Every story captured is a gift that can be opened and re-opened for generations.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Thank you for believing that stories have the power to strengthen families.

With gratitude,

Dr. Amy Hughes

Founder