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The Benjamin Goldberg Foundation’s mission is to inspire and empower children, caregivers, and communities through education, integrative programming, and advocacy of the healing arts.

Our Impact

  • 9+ years bringing the healing arts, lived experience, and human connection into healthcare and community spaces.

  • +5,000 lives impacted through community events and our online Peace Out Portal an online hub of resources, tools, and inspiration.

  • +20,000 patients experience healing arts through the ‘Benjamin Goldberg Playroom’ at the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters.

  • +2,000 healthcare workers enlightened and connected through conferences, grand rounds, and educational platforms.

Mom’s Book: It Was Never About the Grief

A memoir about healing, connection, and the moments that changed everything.

Inspired by Ben’s journey and the work of the Benjamin Goldberg Foundation, Wendy Goldberg shares a deeply personal story about loss, resilience, and discovering meaning beyond grief.

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As Virginia-based Social Prescribing leaders, we foster healthcare models that connect patients and their families to evidence-based interventions like art, music, dance, and meditation.

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The Benjamin Goldberg Playroom sees over 5,000 hematology and oncology patient visits a year.

Upcoming Events

  • Mom’s Tea: Book Launch & Signing

    Saturday, August 29 at 10 am
    Roast Rider - General Booth

    Celebrate the launch of Mom’s Book: It Was Never About the Grief, Wendy Goldberg's deeply personal story of love, resilience, and the journey that inspired the Benjamin Goldberg Foundation. Join us for tea, conversation, and a special book signing.

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  • Ben's Healing Circles: Facilitated Spaces for healing

    September 22, 2026 at 6:30pm

    Ben's Healing Circles are quarterly virtual gatherings that create welcoming spaces for healing through connection, reflection, and creative expression. Guided by experienced facilitators, each Circle creates opportunities to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself and others.

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  • Imagine 2026

    November 7, 2026 at 6:00pm
    Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art


    Join us at Imagine, our annual fundraising party to ignite possibility and make a lasting impact. This is a special evening filled with live music and dancing, silent and live auction, and more! Help us spark the vision and fuel the future. Tickets on sale now!

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The BGF Podcast is hosted by Wendy, an advocate for the healing arts and forever Ben’s loving mother.

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