Hula Hoop Mom is a heart-led nonprofit that supports individuals grieving the loss of a loved one to overdose. Through storytelling, symbolic jewelry, and community, we help others find peace, set boundaries, and heal.

The name comes from a simple yet powerful metaphor: imagine yourself standing inside a hula hoop. Everything inside…your thoughts, feelings, and actions…is yours to control. Everything outside is not. This concept helped our founder navigate the grief of losing her son, and it’s now shared to help others do the same.

It holds the presence of your loved one and a bond that even time can’t break. A quiet symbol of healing and grace, it offers strength for what you cannot change and tenderness for what you still carry. May it gently remind you to honor your boundaries, let go of what isn’t yours to hold, and carry love…lightly, faithfully, and forever.

While we recognize many forms of grief, Hula Hoop Mom was created in response to the heartbreaking epidemic of overdose loss. Because of this, we place a special emphasis on supporting families and friends who have lost someone to overdose. We also offer bracelets to those who advocate, support, or share in the mission of healing and awareness around this deeply personal and widespread crisis.

You can request a bracelet directly through our website. Simply fill out the form, and we’ll send one with love, no cost to you.

You can support us by donating, sharing our message, or sponsoring bracelets for others. Every donation helps us reach more grieving hearts with compassion and care.

Yes, we are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

We provide stories of connection and healing, and content on setting boundaries and living with loss. We’re also building a community of shared understanding for families affected by addiction.

Yes! We welcome volunteers who can help with outreach, packaging bracelets, fundraising, and spreading the message. Contact us through the website to learn more.

Absolutely. While our roots are in overdose loss, grief is universal. Our message of healing, boundaries, and support is for anyone carrying loss.