OUR REACH
Letters Without Limits, founded at Johns Hopkins and Brown University, is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to writing Legacy Letters to hospice, palliative, and rehab patients in the United States.
MONTHLY ISSUE
We publish new Legacy Letters every month. Please view our current issue below.
“Now late in life, I look back and am amazed at all my experiences. I never made much money, but I had a lot of good times and a lot of good friends.”
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Legacy Notes
Written for Phil Rivera’s Legacy Letter
What a kind soul Phil is. Teachers make the world go around and it’s heartwarming to hear about all of the students that Phil has helped, especially ESL.
Written for The Life of Gary R. Ethier
This was inspiring. I can't imagine how much Gary's been through, but he tells his story with such richness with gratitude. Not to mention some great music taste. The line "Also, my favorite food is everything that’s cooked right" absolutely cracked me up. When I get old, I want to be like Gary.
Written for Maria Perry (“A Life Story to Tell”)
What a kind and joyful person! I admire her dedication to caring for others and making others laugh.
Written for Rose Tuck (“A Gift for Helping”)
I resonate with Rose's gift for helping others! I can feel her draw to be there for people. I think this quality is one of the most meaningful ways to live a life.
Written for Anonymous Legacy Letter (“There’s Always a Way”)
What a beautiful life lived! This persons message about grief really resonated with me and I think they provide such good advice for anyone who has experienced such a devastating loss at a young age.
WHO WE ARE
At Letters Without Limits, we partner with hospice, palliative, and rehab centers to help patients preserve their life stories, values, and cherished memories through personalized legacy letters. These letters offer patients a way to reflect on their lives and pass on their stories to loved ones, bringing comfort, dignity, and meaning at a vulnerable stage in their lives.
Our initiative is grounded in humanism in medicine and incorporates elements of dignity therapy and narrative medicine to provide both emotional relief for patients and lasting legacies for families. Through compassionate storytelling, we aim to create meaningful connections between patients and volunteers.
WHERE WE WORK
We work where wherever our mission takes us by partnering with colleges and hospice, palliative, and rehab centers across the United States. Please contact us if you would like to submit a Legacy Letter or are interested in becoming part of our mission.
