ANAK KO founder, Elaine Dispo-Rendón, Ph.D., GC-C, PGSS-C, now is an AIHCP-AAGS Certified Grief Counselor & Pet-Loss Grief Support Specialist, as of May 2022. During the week following her certification completion, the school shooting took place at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, so she offered virtual grief counseling services to anyone affected by this tragedy. As someone who has experienced disenfranchised grief & trained in grief support, Elaine can serve & help others healthily cope with loss—including a loved one’s death, displacement or separation, plus sudden or stigmatized losses (like suicide)—as well as other major life transitions—which can be health- or career-related. Grief sessions for new bereaved parents are pro bono (free of charge) and on a sliding scale (reduced rate) for grievers of other losses—these support grief and aren’t intended to treat for mental illness or relationship issues; those seeking professional help for disorders are advised to turn to a LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and/or mental health/psychiatry professional, or LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist) for marriage and family intervention. While there is no cost for recently bereaved parents for this nonprofit service, in-kind contributions of any total are appreciated toward aforementioned ANAK KO LILO.
written by ANAK KO Co-Founders Dra. & Chef Rendón [see below books info for Memos & include mailing or email address]
handmade by ANAK KO Donor Nancy Lambert [memo: Rosary & include mailing address] $40=$33 + $7 $hipping
presented by ANAK KO Founder Dr. DR [include email address] Click below for info & memos
(Pregnancy & Infant Loss) 5K in Oct [memo: PAIL & hashtag pic/vid #AnakKoPAIL5K] ANY TOTAL WELCOME
(Elijah James) 5K in Dec [memo: EJ & hashtag pic/vid #AnakKoEJ5K] ANY TOTAL WELCOME
(CARE-ing CARE-dio Heavenly Hearts Rally In Sports) Memorial Valentines in Feb [memo: CHRIS & hashtag pic/vid #AnakKoCHRIS] ANY TOTAL WELCOME
for Bereaved Parents & Rainbow Bridge from April-Aug [memo: Rainbow & hashtag pic/vid #AnakKoRainbow] ANY TOTAL WELCOME
for Bereaved Families [memo: Memo] ANY TOTAL WELCOME
[memo: Mari] ANY TOTAL WELCOME
(Community Advocates Render Empathy) Packages [memo: CARE] ANY TOTAL WELCOME
Represent ANAK KO wherever you go in our rainbow wristband that symbolizes diversity & new life (Rainbow Bridge + Rainbow Baby), with “ANAK KO” + “Halos & Wings” on either side embossed in gender-neutral purple.
$5 each~can give in-person in the TX Rio Grande Valley
1: $5 + $2.50 $hipping=$7.50
3-pack: $15 + $5 $hipping=$20
10+ x $5ea. w/FREE Shipping=$50+
25+ x $3ea. w/FREE Shipping=$75+
50+ x$2 ea. w/FREE Shipping=$100
[memo: WB] ➕Shipping Address OR RGV & Email Address for in-person
{pictured here love-locked by AKO Parliamentarian Doc Rod to make mark on Prada Marfa}
For ANAK KO patrons who’ve contributed 3 times or more, we’ll waive $hipping fees for any physical tax-deductible products purchased. THANK YOU for your support!
($7.00 shipping)
$25 + $5 S&H=$30 from February-October 2023
$33* + $7 S&H=$40 after Month of the Rosary
*to represent JESUS CHRIST’s Earthly years as we approach the Giving Seasons of Advent, CHRISTmas, Lent & Easter
Along with our Rosaries, here’s another gift to support our CARE packages initiative💝
This white Rosary, created by religious artisan Nancy Lambert, makes an extra-special gift for prayer & meditation + intercession for Heavenly angels & their bereaved families🙏🌹🤍📿🕊️Purchase proceeds go toward ANAK KO’s CARE packages, so please include “Rosary” in your memo, & email DrDR@AnakKo.Org your shipping address💸🕯️💖🌟✨Special meanings:
⚪️white for Heaven + JESUS’ innocence & humility, celebrated on Be Humble Day, when AKO Book 2/1st cookbook was released 2/22
🌷medal of the Immaculate Conception, in which feast day was when AKO founder defended dissertation to become Dr. 12/8
❤️🔥creator Nancy gifted AKO founders with Immaculate Heart of Mary & Sacred Heart of JESUS, hence the word “Immaculate”
📚received Rosaries on St. Scholastica/birthday of namesake/AKO founder’s maternal grandfather Escolastico 2/10
Causes launched in 2023
(Breast Obligations or Bust) for Breast Cancer Awareness in Oct [memo: BOOB & hashtag pic/vid #AnakKoBOOB]
(Mission for Autism Testimony & Tribute) for Autism Awareness in April—started November 2023 after Matthew Alston’s death [memo: MATT & hashtag pic/vid #AnakKoMATT]
(Advocates of Seizure Intervention & Awareness) for Epilepsy Awareness in Nov [memo: ASIA & hashtag pic/vid #AnakKoASIA]
(Lymphoma Intervention & Loving Openness) for Lymphoma Awareness & Anticipatory Grief Support [memo: LILO & hashtag pic/vid #AnakKoLILO]
Causes launched in 2024
(Advocates of Nephrology Needs) for Nat’l Kidney Mo in Mar [memo: ANN & hashtag pic/vid #AnakKoANN]
(Taking Refuge Inside & Outside) for homing pets [memo: TRIO & hashtag pic/vid #AnakKoTRIO]
(Gifting Angel Legacies Abundantly) to support or remember loved ones [memo: GALA & hashtag pic/vid of dressing up #AnakKoGALA]
(Esophageal, Liver, Abdominal & Intestinal Needs & Explanations) for gastroenterological diseases [memo: ELAINE & hashtag pic/vid #AnakKoELAINE]
(Beauty in Evangelism + Cancer Care & Advocacy) for beauty thru cancer [memo: BECCA & hashtag pic/vid #AnakKoBECCA]
(Baile~”dance” en español~4 Exercise & Expression) for creative outlets to memorialize & help w/grief [memo: BEE & hashtag pic/vid #AnakKoBEE]
(TIme 4 COmpassion) for memory loss support [memo: TICO & hashtag pic/vid #AnakKoTICO]
(Sweet Edibles 4 Empathy Support) for YUMrai$er [hashtag pic/vid #AnakKoSEES]
For the 35th ANNIE-versary of her childhood rabbit loss (2.1.1989), ANAK KO founder Dr. DR composed a poem-turned book about Bunny to help kids cope with pet loss. This story, in print, that doubles up as a coloring book, is available on 4/2/24~International Children's Book Day!
$20 + $5 S&H = $25* https://PayPal.me/AnakKoOrg (please email DrDR@AnakKo.org with shipping address & allow 2 weeks to process) Zelle or Venmo: DrDR@AnakKo.org ELAINE DISPO-RENDON * ISBN-13 978-1-7364549-9-2 * Comb-bound complete w/coloring pages * 40pp A4
*PRE-ORDER PROMO (until 4/2/24): FREE $hipping
ANAK KO’s 6th book covers grief for both the griever & grief supporters! Spring 2024 pre-order & purchase proceeds go toward ANAK KO LILO, + purchases during April release will also support ANAK KO MATT for Autism Awareness Month.
This full grief guide explores grief journey, ministry, diversity & culinary practices + shares grief stories for grievers & grief supporters alike. Links to grief ministry & diversity workshop videos + other ANAK KO book excerpts are included! ISBN-13 978-1-7364549-8-5
*For Certified Grief Counselors taking AIHCP’s Grief Diversity Specialist GC courses, please scroll down to Special Sections > Grief Diversity, then PMT OPTIONS*
Each unit has been released in phases & are available on their own for reduced rates. They’ll be emailed as PDF files.
Practices using all 5 senses help heal grievers. This unit was released on a special angel numbers day—which also is ANAK KO founder/author, Dr. Elaine Dispo-Rendón’s first baby, Ángel Nevaeh’s (ANAK KO namesake) heartbeat & youngest cat, Rosario’s birthday.
Spiritual & religious practices bring hope for grievers. This unit was released on another special angel numbers & Marian feast day—which also is when ANAK KO founder/author, Dr. Dispo-Rendón delivered an alumni welcome address @ her PhD alma mater, Our Lady of the Lake.
Individuals of all demographics grieve differently yet may share some similarities. This unit was especially prepared with fellow certified grief counselors in mind, based on research for the AIHCP grief diversity specialty curriculum that ANAK KO founder/author Dr. DR designed. ISBN-13 978-1-7364549-8-5
Culinary arts also can help grievers cope & deal. This unit contains anti-inflammatory recipes by ANAK KO co-founders Chef David & Dra. Elaine Rendón as tributes for their loved ones, both at home & in Heaven. Many recipes are dairy-free, & some are gluten-free, but all are 100% flavorful.
PMT OPTIONS: https://PayPal.me/AnakKoOrg * Zelle or Venmo - DrDR@AnakKo.org - Elaine Dispo-Rendon | MEMO OPT: PLEASE PROVIDE EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE PDF: BK6 + Full for complete OR * Journey * Ministry * Diversity * Culinary for sections | PRE-ORDER PROMO (until 4/2/24): * Full Book ONLY $33 ($11 Early Bird Di$count-25% OFF) * Buy 2 Special Sections, Get 3rd for FREE=$22 ($33 value—$11 OFF for 1/3 $aving$)
Anti-inflammatory food choices can benefit grievers by preventing health risks & honoring loved ones who they lost. ANAK KO co-founders Chef Dave & Dr. Elaine Rendón developed recipes that have been friendly to her gastroenterological condition, as well as have kept their angels' memories alive. Plus, they pay tribute to their live Taco Cats who keep them company in their kitchen!
ISBN-13 978-1-7364549-7-8
94 pages A4 $13 eBook (will email)
Memo: Bk5 & please provide email
Zelle or Venmo: DrDR@AnakKo.org
Let's focus & smell the hibiscus... Or any of these ways to help you "cope with hope" & "deal to heal," by #DrDISPObustAFlow This comprehensive grief self-help guide comes with exclusive access to grief support materials, as well as at-home, holistic & health care tips. $44 174-pg eBook (will email) ISBN-13 978-1-736-1
AKO Emotional Support ANNIE-mal’s storybook’s chockfull of photos and self-care techniques featured in 2022 grief workshops❤️🩹
🖥eBook⌨️
$13 (will email file)
🌎Digital version with links to ANAK KO resources & media🌐
100 pages A4
ISBN: 978-1-7364549-5-4 ANIMALS AND PETS / SELF-HELP AND INSTRUCTION / GUIDE AND HOW-TO MANUAL / HEALTH AND WELLNESS / SPIRITUALITY AND RELIGION
$32 + $8 S&H = $40 (please allow 2 weeks to process)
📒Comb-bound complete with planner pages📓
240 pages A4
ISBN: 978-1-7364549-3-0 COOKBOOK / GUIDE AND HOW-TO MANUAL / SELF-HELP AND INSTRUCTION
📖Book for bereaved parents & support systems with scripture, stories and activities to help through coping with losing a beloved child or pet💔
📒Comb-bound complete with journal pages📓
200 pages A4
ISBN: 978-1-7364549-0-9 SELF-HELP TECHNIQUES / SPIRITUALITY
🌎Digital version with links to resources🌐
280 pages A5
ISBN: 978-1-7364549-1-6 SELF-HELP TECHNIQUES / SPIRITUALITY
👂Ideal for on-the-go with background music🎼
13 hours (75 tracks)
ISBN: 978-1-7364549-2-3 COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS / RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL
💿Your choice of disc or flash drive (can’t be emailed due to large sizes of files) 💾
📲Pairing of eBook & audio book for your devices💻
💿Your choice of disc or flash drive (can’t be emailed due to large sizes of files) 💾
To order, please enter in memo your book preference & email address on the following payment methods: 💸PayPal https://paypal.me/AnakKoOrg 🏦Zelle DrDR@AnakKo.Org 📧Please email DrDR@AnakKo.Org with shipping address to send Print Book, Audio Book or Digital Bundle in disc or flash drive📨You’ll receive an email confirmation to acknowledge receipt of your order & timeframe of arrival. 👼🏻THANK YOU for your patronage & support of ANAK KO!
As of Earth Day (4/22) 2023, we‘re no longer $elling Print Editions of our Books, in our efforts to:
🌎🌍🌏conserve our Mother Earth’s resources
🐾👣 leave our ecological & digital footprint
💚be environmentally- & economically-friendly
Only special circumstances may be considered that are emailed to DrDR@AnakKo.org
🎈For this reason, we’ve also discontinued our PAIL Balloon Release to spare animals from injury, as we resume our PAIL 5K & Compassionate Friends’ Int’l Wave of Light for Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance in October
The ANAK KO Marigold Scholarship will be awarded to students who’ve experienced a loss and demonstrate how they aspire to make our world more beautiful. Recipients who apply are selected by a committee, based on needs and merit. Applications are due/must be postmarked by June 30th, which falls after Fathers’ Day/Mothers’ Day/the AKO founders’ Heavenly babies’ special days, and right before Bereaved Parents’ Awareness Month in July. [Please NOTE: Test scores (ACT, SAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT) aren’t required indefinitely due to COVID-19 limitations.]
We’ve all experienced loss and need a support system. Any patron is welcome to pitch in ideas and sponsorships! Please join our networks and feel free to share your stories about loss, fundraising ideas and donate to bereaving families!
Stay in the loop with the scoop on ANAK KO’s fundraisers and events to remember our children! *A grief guide book has just been published!*
Please remember ANAK KO LILO who had lymphoma! Thank you for your anticipatory grief support:
*Lymphoma Intervention & Loving Openness
in memory of ANAK KO founders’ LILO