There Is Hope Paranormal Expo

09/08/2024

08/14/2024

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07/31/2024

We are bursting at the seams over announcing our next special guest speakers!! This is a team that seems to be everywhere at once, and even held their FIRST EVER paracon in March, raising money for a nonprofit that gives families one special day that has a parent that has been diagnosed with cancer.

Without further delay, we proudly announce….

Bump in the Night Society with Sean Bowman, Jenn Ghelarducci, Randall Cole, Ryan O’Shea, Kathleen Wilson!!

Want to know more about this ground breaking group, please read their bio below!!

In 2020, Bump in The Night Society was established and has since become Pittsburgh's leading authority on all matters that go 'bump in the night'. Through a distinctive blend of scientific theories, in-depth historical research, and comedic relief, the team has made a name for themselves in the realm of the paranormal. With a combined following of over 300k across all social platforms, the team intends to continue promoting their brand and exploring the unknown.

07/12/2024

Who do YOU think will be next week’s special guest speaker drop?

Don’t forget that every Wednesday we will be announcing a guest speaker, and only 2 more speakers remain.

We are still in need of vendors too! This is for an absolutely amazing cause, and the time is perfect because the holidays will be right around the corner, so people will be looking for great gifts!!

07/10/2024

Who’s ready to see who our 3rd guest speaker is? We are extremely excited to announce that Vince Kelien will be joining us!! Ever wanted to know more about this urbexer who loves to explore the halls of historically haunted locations? Read below for his bio!!

Vince Kelien has been exploring abandoned and haunted places for over 10 years. He was introduced to the paranormal at the Waverly Hills Sanatorium in 2010, where a ghostly encounter on his very first day made him realize that there’s more to this world than we can see. In the years since, he’s had the privilege of helping to repair and maintain the historic structure, give tours, and manage the location’s social media channels. He started the Waverly Hills Tiktok account and gained more than 100 thousand followers before he left.
These days, he travels the country to discover brand-new abandoned locations and revisit old favorites. Over the past year, he’s been to Saratoga County Homestead, Norwich State Hospital, Pennhurst Asylum, as well as undisclosed locations up and down the eastern seaboard.

07/04/2024

Happy 7th birthday wildwood sanitarium and happy heavenly birthday mom

06/26/2024

We are so extremely excited to announce our second speaker at this year’s event!! This talented man is catching the paranormal field on fire being an inspiration as he is on an amazing journey with his health, the amazing Ray Goosby!!!! 🔥👻

Paranormal Researcher and Host of The Cryptic Paranormal Show, The Gooz, also known as Ray Goosby has been interested in the paranormal field for most of his adult life. He has been actively researching paranormal phenomena since he was 13 years old. What began as reading books on different theories of how and why spirits remain after their bodies pass, became a personal research project and ultimately resulted in him joining an investigation team. Ray has been investigating now for 20 years. Ray did experience paranormal activity as a child in the home he grew up in, Being from a Christain background, he was afraid to confront his family with what he was experiencing. Now he has made it his goal to help others in need. Although helping others is his true call to the field, he does admit to being drawn to the thrill and excitement of investigating some of the world’s most intense and haunted locations.

06/19/2024

We are so extremely excited to announce our first speaker at this year’s event, the beautiful and extremely talented Lauren Hellekson!!!!

Want to know more about this phenomenal woman taking the paranormal scene by storm? Here’s her bio:

Lauren has been traversing the realms of spirituality for over 15 years. An endeavor that has taken her exploration to places all over the world including Israel, Ireland, Spain, and further studying in India. Her technical interests in how things work in the physical world, on the other hand, developed at a very young age; from dismantling old IBM computers with her dad, to rebuilding the carburetor in her first motorcycle, to improving the equipment we use in the paranormal field, she is always observing and creating in some capacity. Also a published author and speaker, Lauren has held educational workshops and lectures on witchcraft, meditation, metaphysical exploration, and more recently improving understanding and applications of equipment in the paranormal through informative presentations and equipment building workshops. She sells her "Victorian Occult Inspired" equipment that uses theoretical methods of energy documentation related to the electromagnetic spectrum and static electricity often used in paranormal investigation, in person at vendor shows throughout the east coast and Midwest United States. She is most known for her proximity sensor, the Crystal Pod, in which the Amethyst and Midnight versions sell world wide on Dave Juliano's - The Ghost Hunter Store.

02/13/2024

Join our inspiring community!

01/25/2024

💜Let’s help another friend of the paranormal! She’s the caretaker for Norwich State Hospital. Even sharing the page helps! 💜

Hi! My name is Elliott Anthony. My mom Shannen Anthony has struggled with heart is… Elliott Anthony needs your support for Help My Mom Pay for Heart Surgery

09/23/2023

Congrats to the paracon walkers lead by Daniel Klaes! The group raised over $1000 for su***de prevention at the Buffalo AFSP walk this morning! 🙂

09/18/2023

Make sure to stop by the consession stand at the event!!

09/14/2023

09/06/2023

❌Special Guest Announcement ❌

Santiago Cirilo
The Walking Dead

Army Veteran, Paranormal Magnet ,Horror Actor, Author, and motivational speaker for Mental Health.
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06/23/2023

I'm supporting American Foundation for Su***de Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de. Please support me with a donation or join me!

03/30/2023

❌ Special Guest Announcement ❌
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Ashley O'Brien - Psychic Medium / Paranormal Investigator

Ashley O'Brien since childhood, has been visited by entities that were unknown to her. The first encounter she can remember was at the age of six. She felt their presence was natural and can recall feeling very normal as She spoke and interacted with the dead.
Most of her life she suppressed her abilities and tried not to talk about it, for fear of being ridiculed.

As an adult, she began to understand the abilities that she has been given. She came to terms with her gift, and now feels blessed with the ability to answer questions about life and death that many people have. She is humbled knowing truths and having powerful feelings that many are unable to experience in their lifetime.

She is honest and upfront, tells you what you're afraid to hear and helps people realize that they are important and deserve happiness.

Several Years ago Ashely suffered a near Death Experience dealing with Throat Cancer, She is a survivor and wants to talk about it! She will also talk about the struggles of being a medium. This is why we are excited to bring her to all of you once again after all these years! Please join us in welcoming Ashley to the event!

03/13/2023

❌ Special Guest Announcement ❌
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Adam Bonnett is a paranormal investigator, but not just any paranormal investigator. What makes him different? He’s in a wheelchair. His condition didn’t slow him down, it just forced him to develop creative alternatives. Throughout his life, he never let anything stop him or prevent him from achieving his goals. Often considered a “rolling trigger object”, he uses his unique position to his advantage when investigating. He created and copyrighted a wheelchair bound ghost named Glider, who represents him and others with disabilities. Adam has been an avid investigator for many years. He has investigated many haunted locations throughout the country as well as worked as a paranormal manager at Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum for many years. Adam has been a guest speaker at numerous conventions and events all along the east & west coast as well as many numerous radio shows sharing his unique stories, experiences and adventures. Find out more about Adam at: www.the-glider.com

03/12/2023

❌ Special Guest Announcement ❌

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ACG Paranormal (Always Chasing Ghosts) is a paranormal team from Chicago. Their leader Nat, started paranormal investigating at the age of 12. After years of investigating solo, she decided to form her own paranormal team. The team consists of four members, Nat the Leader, and Videographer, Eliot the Tech, Kidd the Tech Assistant, and Joe the Audio Engineer. Their approach to the paranormal is unique, mixing music into their investigating, and building their own tech. They are always trying new tactics to communicate with spirits. ACG tries to encourages others to embrace individuality. They have been seen on Tubi TV, Amazon Prime, Roku, Fire TV, Paraflixx, and YouTube. When they are not investigating, you will find them at concerts, playing music, or creating.

03/12/2023

❌Special Guest Announcement ❌

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Alex Matsuo is a paranormal researcher, social media influencer, and author. She is the founder of the Association of Paranormal Study and runs “The Spooky Stuff.” If it’s weird, spooky, unusual, scary, macabre, or haunted, she wants to write and talk about it! Alex is known for being outspoken about inclusion and diversity in the field as well as her approach to the paranormal with a skeptical believer mindset.
Alex was recently seen on the third season of Haunted Hospitals in Episode 12 titled, “It Followed Me Home.” The episode can be seen on Discovery Plus!. She has also been seen on Travel Channel’s “Most Terrifying Places in America.” In addition, she is the host of the podcast, The Spooky Stuff. Alex has written several books about the paranormal including, The Hamptonville Hauntings: Ghosts of the Trivette Clinic, One Bed Over: A Hospital Haunting, The Brave Mortal’s Guide to Ghost Hunting, The Haunting of the Tenth Avenue Theatre, More than Ghosts: A Guide to Working Residential Cases in the Paranormal Field, and The Haunted Actor.
Alex holds an MA in theatre from San Diego State University and currently resides in Arlington, Virginia. She has been featured on KPBS – San Diego, Fox News, and The Washington Post for her various endeavors. Finally, Alex is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution through her ancestor, Joseph Toler.

02/22/2023

Our first special guest will be announced tonight!

10/01/2022

Join us for our Holiday Toy Drive! 🎄

We will be collecting Gifts, clothing, and non perishable foods to donate to the local community. Below is our Amazon wish list that will be updated as we receive forms from families. Donations can be left or sent to the sanitarium. Any questions please contact us. Forms will also be available on the front porch and can be returned to the mail box.
Thank you!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/39P066TE06VRX?ref_=wl_share

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRNMQDAnnpv7CEZTC9NFJjxlX4nvFaiZw0r8X-yMrCNOQR-A/viewform?usp=sf_link

09/07/2022

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