Faith’s Lodge was established in 2007 to provide a place where those coping with the death or medically complex condition of a child can find hope and strength. Our founders, Mark and Susan Lacek, experienced a devastating loss when their unborn daughter suffered an umbilical cord accident two weeks before she was due. They named her Faith because they knew it would take truly deep faith to keep them going through their darkest hours. Mark and Susan felt strongly that their daughter’s brief time on this earth should have a legacy. That legacy is the creation of Faith’s Lodge, a place where hope grows. Faith’s name and memory live on in this special facility that can help parents and families through their own darkest hours.
75,000 children die each year in the U.S. (CDC, 2013)
Faith’s Lodge is the only dedicated retreat facility of its kind in the U.S.
Kelly honors the memory of her nephew, Carter, in her role as President + CEO of Faith’s Lodge. She leads the team towards the vision of hope for grieving parents for generations to come.
President + CEO
Jenna’s personal experience of losing her son Noah drives her passion to develop impactful relationships with guests + donors and drive strategy + growth for Faith’s Lodge as Vice President of Development.
Vice President of Development
As the Lodge Manager, Alissia maintains an exceptional guest experience and perpetual smile for all who walk through the doors.
Lodge Manager
As Assistant Lodge Manager, Miki assists with all things related to lodge and ground maintenance, guest stays, and – being a Webster native – community connections.
Assistant Lodge Manager
As our Development Coordinator, Amy manages all incoming donations and supports all of our fundraising initiatives.
Development Coordinator
Deb brings her deep NPO finance experience to the Finance Manager role and handles all accounting and the occasional HR question.
Finance Administrator
As our Marketing + Social media guru, Sarah oversees marketing strategies that promote brand awareness and outreach to partner organizations. Sarah is also the one behind marketing all our fundraising events! Her empathetic personality makes her a perfect fit for making sure everyone knows about Faith’s Lodge.
Marketing Specialist
“I serve to help grieving families know that hope does exist and we are here to support them through their grief journey.”
Target
Board Chair
“I serve Faith’s Lodge to honor my son Brandon Elias as well as to bring hope and community to bereaved parents.”
Be The Match
Secretary
“I serve Faith’s Lodge in memory of my niece, Sophia and to support the mission to help families find hope and strength for the future.”
Wipfli
Treasurer
“I serve Faith’s Lodge in honor of my daughter Ella Kate and to keep the lodge accessible and open to all who need a safe and welcoming place to grieve.”
“I serve Faith’s Lodge to honor my nephew and help other grieving families find hope, connection and healing.”
Trelleborg
“I serve Faith’s Lodge because I believe in the mission and I have seen families find hope, reconnect and move forward during their darkest times.”
“I serve Faith’s Lodge to remember my daughter Lily and help other families find hope and healing.”
Third Coast Advisors
“I serve Faith’s Lodge to honor my daughter, Ella, and to help make a positive impact in the lives of other grieving parents.”
Edina Realty
“I serve on Faith’s Lodge to support the noble mission of providing hope and healing for the community of grieving parents.”
U of MN Medical School
“I serve Faith’s Lodge to honor our son Jonathan and to support families who have experienced a similar loss.”
ISD#271 Bloomington Public Schools
“I serve Faith’s Lodge to help those that are grieving the loss of a child and to honor my son Cole and my nephew Noah.”
The Flying Locksmiths
“After Faith’s death, we felt strongly that her brief time on this earth should have a legacy and that is the creation of Faith’s Lodge.”
Emeritus
Co-Founder
“We created Faith’s Lodge to help other families through their darkest hours. We do this in honor of Faith, so her name and memory will live on.”
Emeritus
Co-Founder
“I serve Faiths Lodge in honor of my brother, Jack and to bring awareness and resources to families that have a loss.”
Holmes Murphy
