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Up to Date with Steve Kraske
End-of-life care platform wins top UMKC prize in young startup’s first-ever pitch competition
Up to Date with Steve Kraske
In this KCUR Up To Date interview, KC End of Life shares why preparing for death—through advance directives and open conversations—can ease stress for loved ones and bring clarity during difficult moments. The conversation highlights how education and end-of-life doulas help individuals and families approach planning with compassion and confidence.
Helping Humankind Podcast
End-of-life care platform wins top UMKC prize in young startup’s first-ever pitch competition
Up to Date with Steve Kraske
The Helping Humankind celebrated its last episode of Season 1 with KC End of Life. Dawn speaks with Niki Staab about her incredible work with KC End of Life and Rings of Care and the newly developing profession of a death doula.
End-of-life care platform wins top UMKC prize in young startup’s first-ever pitch competition
End-of-life care platform wins top UMKC prize in young startup’s first-ever pitch competition
End-of-life care platform wins top UMKC prize in young startup’s first-ever pitch competition
This Startland News article highlights how Rings of Care KC, co-founded by Nicole Staab and Rachel Blankenship, won first place at the 2023 Regnier Venture Creation Challenge at UMKC, earning a cash prize to expand caregiver support services. Their end-of-life care platform aims to bolster informal caregivers and train additional facilitators to better serve families in need.
Inspiring Conversations with Rachel Blankenship of Rings of Care
‘A godsend.’ JoCo widow didn’t know what a death doula was — until she needed one
End-of-life care platform wins top UMKC prize in young startup’s first-ever pitch competition
In this Voyage KC interview, Rachel Blankenship shares her journey building Rings of Care, KC End of Life's parent organization, her mission to raise awareness about end-of-life planning, and why she believes preparing “before the need” brings dignity and peace to individuals and families facing life’s toughest transitions.
‘A godsend.’ JoCo widow didn’t know what a death doula was — until she needed one
‘A godsend.’ JoCo widow didn’t know what a death doula was — until she needed one
‘A godsend.’ JoCo widow didn’t know what a death doula was — until she needed one
This Kansas City Star feature tells the story of a Johnson County widow who discovered the value of end-of-life doulas during her husband’s final days and describes how KC End of Life—formed by doulas from both Kansas and Missouri—supports families navigating death with compassion, education, and practical guidance.
