For Immediate Release
Epidemic Answers Announces Name Change to Documenting Hope
[Windsor, CT – [Feb 5, 2025] — Epidemic Answers, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to uncovering the root causes of childhood chronic health and developmental conditions, is excited to announce its new name: Documenting Hope.
Since its founding in 2009, Epidemic Answers has been a beacon of support and guidance for families, caregivers, and practitioners seeking solutions for what has been termed “a compromised generation” of children. By providing resources, fostering scientific discovery, and empowering parents and professionals, the organization has been at the forefront of efforts to reverse the epidemic of chronic health challenges affecting children today.
“We chose the name Documenting Hope because it truly reflects our mission and the work we are doing,” said Beth Lambert, the organization’s Founder and Executive Director. “Documenting Hope encapsulates our commitment to using cutting-edge science, rigorous research, and the power of storytelling to find solutions, inspire action, and create a brighter future for children everywhere.”
While the name is new, the mission remains steadfast: to reverse today’s epidemic of childhood chronic health and developmental conditions by initiating and curating scientific discovery, empowering families to take action, and inspiring a new standard of care that addresses root causes and total load impacts on children’s health.
Why the Name Change?
The decision to adopt the name Documenting Hope is rooted in the organization’s evolution. “Documenting Hope more accurately reflects the heart of what we do,” explained Lambert. “We’re not just identifying the problems; we’re documenting solutions, sharing stories of transformation, and shining a light on what’s possible when we come together to heal our children.”
Core Values
The organization’s work continues to be guided by its core values, which include:
- Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential for health, growth, and development.
- The inherent wisdom of nature provides powerful insights into health and healing.
- Genuine health transformation is possible when we address root causes.
- Parents and caregivers are the greatest authority and resource for their children’s health.
- Bold action is essential to solve the childhood chronic illness epidemic.
- Collaboration and innovation are key to creating a new paradigm for children’s health.
- Scientific rigor and an openness to diverse healing traditions are essential to finding effective solutions.
- Every child is unique and deserves a personalized approach to health and healing.
- Storytelling is a powerful tool for inspiring action and documenting the innate ability of the human body to heal.
A Commitment to Service
Documenting Hope will continue to provide the same trusted resources, programs, and services to parents, caregivers, and practitioners. The organization remains dedicated to advancing the research and scientific understanding needed to turn the tide on the childhood chronic illness epidemic.
“Our work is more important now than ever,” said Lambert. “By documenting hope, we aim to inspire bold action, provide tangible solutions, and lead a societal movement toward transformative care for children.”
About Documenting Hope
Founded in 2009 as Epidemic Answers, Documenting Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the epidemic of childhood chronic health and developmental conditions. Through groundbreaking research, education, and advocacy, Documenting Hope is building a brighter, healthier future for children.
For more information about Documenting Hope, please visit documentinghope.com
Media Inquiries: Beth Lambert, Executive Director: info@documentinghope.com
