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The Eliza Hope Foundation's mission is to provide educational support for children and families who are living with Autism and other developmental delays.

The mission of the Eliza Hope Foundation is to provide educational support for children and families who are living with Autism Spectrum disorders in the Hampton Roads area. We intend to carry out this mission by establishing a preschool completely dedicated to providing the special services, teachers and equipment necessary to meet the unique learning needs of these children. Eliza’s Story
Eliza

was a sweet, joyful and loving little girl. She loved popcorn and pinecones. She loved watching Frozen, Bubble Guppies and Mickey Mouse and she would listen to the song “Happy” all day long if she could. When Eliza was 16 months old she had her first seizure and after months of doctors’ appointments and neurology tests, she was diagnosed with intractable Epilepsy and Autism Spectrum Disorder at 2 years old. We soon learned that finding a place where Eliza could learn and grow would be an overwhelming task. Out of dozens of local preschools, the majority could not accommodate Eliza’s needs. After months of searching and hours of frustration, we were finally fortunate enough to find two schools that Eliza was able to attend and worked for our family. We want to honor Eliza’s life by helping families who have similar struggles. The best part of the day was watching Eliza wearing her backpack, happily walking to class alongside her teacher. Every child deserves that chance and every parent should be able to experience that moment. This is the wish we hope to fulfill through the Eliza Hope Foundation.

04/24/2026

New EHF merch just dropped 💛

Pop into Cup of Hope Coffee Shop and grab yours today ☕️✨
Not local to VB? No worries, we’ve got you! Email aimee@elizahope.org and we’ll get you set up 💌

04/22/2026

Miss out on hosting a PINK lemonade stand? There is still time to get in on the fun.🩷🍋

Visit our link and host a stand any day in April to help us celebrate& Promote Inclusion Neurodiversity and Kindness.

04/15/2026

I don’t even know how to fully put this into words… but I am so incredibly thankful for this community 💛

When Eliza passed, you all showed up in ways I will never forget. And the truth is, so often when someone dies, there’s an outpouring of love in the beginning… and then it slowly fades. The world keeps moving, people stop saying their name, and it can feel like they’re being forgotten.

But not here. Not with you.

More than ten years later, Eliza’s name is still being spoken. Her life is still making waves. More people know her, more people are being touched by her sweet little life… and that is something I will never stop being grateful for.
And this weekend… my heart is so full. Thank you to every single person who poured the pink, set up stands, showed up, donated, and helped celebrate her birthday. Seeing her honored in such a beautiful, joyful way means more than I can ever express 💗🍋

Throughout the month of April, as we honor Autism Awareness, I’m reminded of how this community has wrapped its arms around not just me, but so many families walking this journey. The Eliza Hope Foundation exists because of love, because of Eliza… and because of all of you who continue to show up, year after year.

Thank you for never forgetting her. Thank you for helping her light shine on ✨xo, aimee

04/10/2026

Can’t host your own Pink Lemonade Stand? We’ve got you covered 🍋💕

Some amazing Virginia Beach spots are pouring the pink for you! Keep an eye on social for businesses tagging , or swing by a 🍋 stand or of course to grab a cup of lemonade while you are out & about on Sunday.

Same sweet cause, just a different way to sip + support 💗✨

04/08/2026

Why PINK? 💗

PINK promotes inclusion, neurodiversity, and kindness.
It’s more than a color… It’s a movement that reminds us every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

Did you grab your lemonade stand kit yet? 🍋✨

04/06/2026

We are truly overwhelmed by the incredible support from our community for our PINK Lemonade Stand celebration 💗🍋
Believe it or not… we ran out of signs (which is the best problem to have!) and are printing more as we speak. THANK YOU to everyone who has already signed up to host a stand — your support means more than you know.
If you’ve signed up and haven’t picked up your kit yet, pickup resumes tomorrow (Tuesday, April 7). We appreciate your patience while we restock!

There’s still time to join in the fun, sign up to host your own stand through Friday (April 10), and be part of something so special 💕
 👉 https://give.elizahope.org/campaigns/43796-pink-lemonade-sign-up-to-host

And stay tuned… our PINK Lemonade Map is coming soon so you can find a stand near you! 🍋✨

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04/03/2026

Have you heard how we’re celebrating Eliza’s birthday this year? 💗🍋

She would have been 14 this year… 💗
Fourteen. Can you even imagine the kind of teenager she would be? The style, the sass, the laughter… the way she would light up every room just like she always did.
We celebrate her the best way we know how… by spreading kindness, inclusion, and love in her honor 🍋💕

Join us for our PINK Lemonade Fundraiser this April. Host your stand on April 12th (or honestly, any day in April!) at your home, a local business, your neighborhood… anywhere you want to spread a little extra kindness.
Stop by to pick up everything you need to make your stand adorable and PINK, of course 🎀

Every sip gives back, helping kiddos like Eliza attend Hope Stars activities and experience the joy, connection, and support they deserve 💗
PINK stands for Promoting Inclusion Neurodiversity Kindness
Let’s turn Virginia Beach PINK for Eliza 💕🍋

KindnessCounts

04/01/2026

Virginia Beach… It’s time to turn PINK 💗🍋
We’re celebrating Eliza’s birthday on April 12th with PINK Lemonade Stands all across VB—and you can host yours ANY day in April 💕

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✨ Host your own stand at your home, a local business, your neighborhood, or a park. We’ll add you to our VB map so the community can come support you 🍋

🍋 Kit Pick-Up: April 1–10 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 💖 Top fundraising stand wins TWO tickets to the Hope Shines Gala ✨

Let’s spread kindness, celebrate Eliza, and make an impact, one cup at a time 💗
Link in bio to sign up

HopeShines

03/29/2026

What a beautiful day for Easter for Everyone we had yesterday 🌸🐣

The sun was shining, smiles were everywhere, and our hearts were so full after spending such a special day together. Thank you to everyone who came out and made it so memorable 💛

A huge thank you to for hosting such a magical event and creating a space where our community could come together, celebrate, and enjoy being together.

Days like this are what it’s all about. Thank you for keeping our vision alive.✨

03/27/2026

We are SO excited for tomorrow’s Easter Egg Hunt!🐣

Drop a 🐰 if you’re coming, we can’t wait to see you there!

And did we mention… our INCREDIBLE raffle?! 🎟️👇
$10 per ticket + one lucky winner announced at 1:00 PM during the hunt!
✨ Flat Screen TV
✨ Funny Bone Tickets
✨ LongHorn Steakhouse
✨ Dave & Buster’s
✨ EHF Adult Sweatshirt
✨ EHF Children’s Sweatshirt
✨ Movie Bundle
✨ American Express Gift Card
✨ Beach Bundle
💥 Total Value: $1,610

Grab your tickets at the event, every ticket supports something bigger. 🥰

All proceeds go directly to our Hope Shines Program, helping us continue to create meaningful opportunities, support, and experiences for the incredible children and families we serve.
Let’s make tomorrow one to remember! 🐰🌸

03/24/2026

🌸🐣 THIS is going to be the KIDS EVENT OF THE YEAR! 🐣🌸

Bigger. Better. More inclusive than EVER.

We are beyond excited to bring back our 4th Annual Easter for Everyone on March 28 Camp Grom, hosted by + the Eliza Hope Foundation 💛

This is the event of the season… and you do NOT want to miss it 🙌
✨ Face painting�🍔 Food trucks�🐐 Petting zoo�🎉 Surprises around every corner
…and the best part…
🥚 Egg hunts designed for EVERY child

This year we’re offering multiple egg hunt experiences so every child can participate in a way that feels good for them:�🐰 A traditional hunt for older children�🐰 A calm, sensory-friendly adapted hunt for children who prefer a more relaxed environment
Because every child deserves to feel included, confident, and celebrated.

👉 Please RSVP 🔗in bio, so we can plan for all of our amazing families

📣 Help us spread the word. SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!�Tell your friends, your neighbors, your school groups… everyone is welcome here 💛

We cannot wait to celebrate Easter with you!

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Address

629 Phoenix Drive, Ste 115
Virginia Beach, VA
23452

Website

https://elizahope.org/

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