Sweet Journey 17 Foundation
Her wish.
Our shared journey.
Practical support for hospital families, inspired by Ariana Ehrenthal.
Our mission
Sweet Journey 17 supports families whose children are facing extended hospital stays. We help cover practical needs like meals, parking, transportation, lodging, and everyday essentials so parents can focus on what matters most—being there for their child. Your support can help ease these burdens and give a parent the ability to say, “I can stay.”
Why “17”
Ari was seventeen. The 17 in our name is hers: the age she was when she imagined helping the families around her, and the age she will always be to the people who love her.
The family behind
the journey.
The family carrying her love forward includes her parents, Melissa and Alex; her siblings, Rebeka, Zachary, and Maggie; and her niece, Taytum.
Meet the Board & Care Team
A community carrying
her idea forward.
Ari’s family and community are bringing her vision to life. We welcome people and organizations who share her compassion and want to help families stay close when it matters most.
Be part of the journeyStay with your child.
We’ve got this part.
Your gift can help with meals, lodging, transportation, parking, and everyday essentials.
Donate with love