2025 Florida - Family 3

About the Journey

Get ready for an unforgettable, inspiring (and we’ll admit, joyfully exhausting) week of offering extravagant acts of service to families affected by childhood cancer. 

Through our partnership with Lighthouse Family Retreat, this journey team will serve families who have been invited to spend a week at the beach in the Florida Panhandle resting, reconnecting, and relaxing away from the chaos of childhood cancer. 

You and your other family member(s) will be paired with a Retreat Family. You’ll serve by doing things like:

• Helping with laundry, dishes, and other care needs.
• Playing with the kids at Lighthouse activities like their “unbirthday” party, arts and crafts, and pool time.
• Creating opportunities for them to reconnect with one another during meals, evenings out, and free time.
• Making memories and having fun!

Check out what a typical week looks like at Lighthouse Family Retreat. 

While the tasks you assist with will help create a restful week for the Retreat Families, the primary goal of this journey is to build meaningful relationships with the children and families you meet. The weight of childhood cancer is felt by everyone in the family. You have the opportunity to ease their burden by creating a magical few days for them to have fun, reconnect with one another, experience joy, laughter, and kindness, and find hope in God.

This journey is a great fit for…

• Families who want to serve together (with children aged 4 and up).
• Parents who wish to serve alongside one or more of their children.
• Energetic kids and teens eager to meet new friends and have fun.
• Those looking to serve within driving distance of home.
• Anyone ready to create lasting memories and have a transformational week at the beach.

Is this your family? Then pack your energy, enthusiasm, playfulness, and swimsuits and get ready for a week of fun and memory-making. Your family—and the family you serve—will never be the same after your week at a Lighthouse Family Retreat.
 

Before You Apply

• A nonrefundable application fee of $150 per person is due at the time of application and will be applied toward each person's fundraising goal.
• The cost listed is PER PERSON.
• Minors will need a parent or guardian to help complete the Releases section of the application.
• A separate application is required for each family member wishing to participate.

About global(x)

Global(x) is the missions ministry of North Point Ministries. We partner with Christian organizations that provide service opportunities that allow us to serve children and families, churches, and the least reached. Our mission is to engage people on faith-building journeys to serve others around the world.