Lot of Love
Lot of Love , Inc.
501c3 - Supporting the wellbeing of unpaid family caregivers
Brandee Walton - Founder
Founded in 2014
Email: careteam@lotoflovecares.org
Our Mission
Our Mission is to provide support to caregivers through fundraising for custom respite care & providing holistic classes, events, sound & vibrational therapy, caregiver resources & a safe environment to share their stories, enhancing caregiver awareness & advocating for holistic care for every caregiver.
Our Story & Our Why
Lot of Love was born from personal caregiver experiences by Brandee Walton and her son Tony, in memory of Kathleen, Irene and in "care of" Thomas Walton.
On a mission to support the caregiver community that they have been a part of for over a decade, Lot of Love began with the simple idea of showing compassion and remembering caregivers need care as well. All the while, providing funds, creating further awareness and hosting events for holistic care.
Prior to the passing of Kathleen Walton, Brandee's mom, the two would spend time discussing the other caregivers on the floor in the "bone marrow" wing. They would talk about caregivers being the unsung heroes, the silent fighters. They would agree that there is a need for care for them not only while they care for others but what about after-care? Tony was 4 when his grandma passed away due to complications battling leukemia. As Tony grew older the same discussion would come up as they both continued to care for family and friends and witness other families go through their own trials.
When Irene, Brandee's grandma passed, both Tony and Brandee decided there was a need for the OC (original caretaker), our elderly. They wanted to incorporate the needs of the OC's, who are in many cases transitioning from caregiver to care receiver. This transition can be scary, especially if it involves a transition from home to senior care. The many needs of our Original Caregivers was the spark of inspiration behind our first product, the Comfort Blanket. Knowing that this blanket couldn't just be like any other, the idea developed into creating a truly luxurious blanket so that whoever received it would be able to feel the effort, quality and love that went into creating it. The love that inspired this blanket will be wrapped around you all!
Recently Tom, Brandee's father (Tony's "Da") was diagnosed with lung cancer while already coping with COPD. The family cares for him through his brave wishes to not go through treatment but to live life to the fullest and appreciate the life he has lived.
We continue to BE, SUPPORT and LOVE caregivers! (July 3rd, 2018, Tom passed away. Brandee was his caregiver and was blessed to be by his side)
Our Big, Ambitious 2025 Dream
2025 is going to be the year we give back more than ever!
We are setting out to change the lives of unpaid family caregivers with more than just a day of respite. More than a fleeting moment. More than a brief connection. We are on a mission to support and even change for the better, the overall health and wellness of these unsung heroes in our community!
Lot of Love is committed to delivering proven self-care services directly to caregivers through our fully equipped state-of-the-art mobile unit. This includes Vibroacoustic Therapy (meditation seats and lounges), frequency healing sessions, sound bowls & other healing instruments, Breathwork, meditation, yoga, one-on-one conversations, and valuable resources provided by professionals and experts in their fields. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3), we are dedicated to raising funds to ensure that these comprehensive health services are accessible to caregivers, supporting their well-being in every aspect. Thus ending the circle of declining health in the lives of these home caregivers
Let's Talk Caregiver Benefits
OVERALL HEALTH
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Immune system support
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Increase blood flow
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Reduce chronic pain
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Boost your metabolism
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Reduce stress & anxiety
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Increase focus & mental clarity
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Relieve muscle tension and chronic pain
MENTAL FITNESS
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Boost in energy
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Elevate mood
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Regulate emotions
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Increased resilience
RECOVERY
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Lower inflammation
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Reduce muscle soreness
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Boost performance
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Better sleep
Mobile Wellness - Comfort on the Go: Ensures caregivers receive the benefits of sound and vibration wherever they are, enhancing their well-being without the stress of leaving the loved one they are caring for or having the expense to hire in home care.
With your support, we aim to ultimately equip a mobile unit to reach caregivers in various locations, making self-care accessible to all! We will also utilize this unit to raise further funds, enhance caregiver awareness & advocate for the support and well-being of unpaid family caregivers.
Vibroacoustic Therapy
Music, sound and vibration moves us all in unique ways, resonating deep within the soul and body. We can now bring the incredible power of sound and vibration to unpaid family caregivers, bringing a sense of harmony to their otherwise chaotic lives.
Vibroacoustic Sessions (meditation seat and sound lounge): wired transducers within the equipment sync frequencies with or without headphones, offering sound at a cellular level. Providing healing on an emotional, mental and physical level in as little as 11 mins.
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Frequency Healing
Certain frequencies of sound are used as part of therapies in order to manipulate human brainwaves to promote healing of the body and mind. Sound frequency healing has been used to treat several different kinds of ailments such as insomnia, anxiety, depression, and disorders of the nervous system.
Sound Healing
Sound vibrations have a pretty powerful effect on our minds and bodies. Research shows us that sound healing can slow down our brain waves and put our bodies in a very relaxed, dreamlike state. It may also be able to help with certain physical and mental health conditions.
A sound healing session involves lying down in a cozy and comfortable setting, closing our eyes, and focusing on sounds made by music instruments like chimes, gongs, and singing bowls.
Breath Work & Meditation
Our breath is filled with healing power. Different breathing patterns and meditation practices aid in calming the mind, nervous system, lowering blood pressure, pausing the monkey mind and helps to find clarity and solutions.
Yoga & Gentle Movement
All levels yoga and gentle movement will be available at every home visit. All needed equipment provided. (chair, yoga mat, bolsters, blocks, straps)
1:1 Conversation & Resources
There's power in having an outlet for our thoughts & concerns. It's healing to have someone to talk to that understands the challenges of being a caregiver. Our team is made up of family caregivers with years of experience. We are familiar with local resources and support on the state and federal level as well.
Other Modalities
This mobile care unit will provide access to hundreds of wellness professionals and healthcare resources. Therapists, Health & Human Service Professionals, Insurance and Financial Professionals and more. All at the doorsteps of our caregivers.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The mobile care unit needs sponsors like you! Sponsors who commitment to social responsibility and community development aligns seamlessly with our goals, and we believe that together, we can make a meaningful difference.
Please reach out to talk about making this dream come true- together!
Help is on the Way
Here's how you can make a difference!
We are so close to making this dream a reality!
We Still Need:
THE VEHICLE - Van or RV (new or used with 'good bones')-Being a lifelong local, "I got a guy" means we have a team of folks that can fit this vehicle, do repairs & maintenance, decals etc.) Sadly, we've been met with road blocks at the local dealerships for any type of gift, so we are raising the funds to buy one directly. Or maybe YOU "got a guy" and want to champion Lot of Love's mission? Like every caregiver we know, we don't give up.
ONE Last Piece of Furniture - VibroAcoustic Sound Lounge1 from inHarmony - $3,495 (currently 20% funded) - this model has only a specific number in production. Once they are gone we move to the next level at $4,995 - so let's get this fulfilled soon! iaminharmony.com (if you'd like to learn more)
All other equipment has been donated/fulfilled and ready to go! THANK YOU!!
