“Faith turns fear into courage and pain into purpose.
With God beside us, even the heaviest burdens become bearable. ”
When a child’s life is on the line, the Mitchell Thorp Foundation is the lifeline that holds the family together. Most people do not realize that when a child is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, it is not just a medical crisis, it is a financial, emotional, and logistical crisis too. Parents are forced to choose between earning a paycheck and being by their child’s side. Siblings are left wondering why everything has changed. And the weight of mounting bills can feel heavier than the diagnosis itself. Mitchell Thorp Foundation steps in when families are at their breaking point with compassion, resources, and hope. Through financial support, emotional care, and a community that will not let them walk these challenges alone, families can focus on the most important thing: their child’s healing. Beth Thorp is the Co-Founder & Executive Director of Mitchell Thorp Foundation.
#1 Beth Thorp grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
#2 My favorite travel destination is Italy as I love the history, the culture and the food.
#3 I would like to visit French Polynesian islands like Bora Bora or Tahiti.
#4 I like to do Pilates and take long walks with my two golden doodles. I also enjoy going to the movies or live performances of bands and theater. I am a foodie, so I like to check out unique restaurants with my husband and friends.
#5 My favorite movie is “Ordinary Angels” (2024), a powerful true-story based on real events. It captures how compassion, sacrifice, and faith saved a child’s life during a crisis.
#6 I have two standard Golden Doodles named Teddy and Bear. Both are Service Dogs that I can take with me to the children’s hospitals.
#7 Beth Thorp the author of “ANEW Creation”, a true and inspiring story published by Morgan James in New York. In 2023, I collaborated with two film producers to adapt this transformational journey into a feature-length screenplay, bringing its message of hope and renewal to life on screen.
#8 Carrying forward my son Mitchell’s light through the Mitchell Thorp Foundation has given my life deep purpose and meaning.
#9 Giving back to our community is deeply personal to me. When our family was facing overwhelming medical bills during Mitchell’s illness, the community wrapped its arms around us. More than 600 people came to a walkathon held in his honor. Many were complete strangers who simply heard our story and wanted to help. Their compassion changed us forever. That experience became the foundation for everything we do today.
#10 The Mitchell Thorp Foundation serves as a wraparound support system for 16 children’s hospitals nationwide, providing families with the help they need when life feels overwhelming.
Mitchell Thorp Foundation
17th Annual Warrior Spirit 5K Run/Walk and Family Festival
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Poinsettia Park
6600 Hidden Valley Road, Carlsbad
