How To Find Light in Life’s Darkest Corners (Pt 2)

About this episode

Joe Herr shares his journey of finding purpose after the loss of his son and how he helps other families through his nonprofit.

Most people don’t find purpose after losing a child—Joe Herr did. After his 4 year-old son died from complications of having cerebral palsy, he started Logan’s Heart and Smiles, a nonprofit that’s helped 450 other families with disabilities by building wheelchair ramps and home modifications —and showing us how service can bring light to the darkest corners of our lives (and the lives of others). Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Joe Herr

Topics covered

• grief
• nonprofit
• disability
• service
• purpose
• family support

Keywords

• loss
• cerebral palsy
• wheelchair ramps
• home modifications
• support
• service

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Logan’s Heart and Smiles

Places: United States

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