In March 2020, our lives changed forever when our two-year old son Ollie drowned in our families pool. In the midst of our heartbreak, we learned that the leading cause of death in children between ages 1-4 is unintentional injuries, specifically drowning.
While in the hospital after the accident, we encountered many families in our same situation, and one woman in specific that had no support from family and little financial means to cover all the medical expenses that were accrued during her stay.
Ollie's Footprint was created to help give support to those who need it most. It is a Section 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating the financial burden on families whose children are in intensive pediatric care due to unintentional injuries.
Our mission is twofold: to provide vital financial support, ensuring families can focus on their child's well-being without the added stress of overwhelming medical expenses.
And secondly, to raise more awareness around water safety and the availability of pool alarm systems to help minimize the number of drownings that happen every year.
With unwavering commitment, we strive to create a foundation of stability, enabling families to rebuild their lives and fostering a brighter, healthier future for both the children in care and their loved ones.
