Emmerson Kelsey choking prevention foundation

03/11/2026

🍇 A small change at snack time matters.

For babies and young children, think about the size, shape and texture of food. Cut small round foods such as grapes and cherry tomatoes into quarters lengthways.

Make sure little ones are seated safely upright and supervised while eating.

Save this reminder and share it with someone caring for young children. 💙

02/11/2026

💙 Behind our Foundation is a much-loved boy.

Emmerson was just 14 when we lost him following a choking incident. His cheeky smile, kindness and love for life are at the heart of everything we do.

We donate LifeVac devices and raise choking awareness across North Yorkshire in his memory.

We wish every day that he was here. We will keep saying his name. 💙

01/11/2026

💙 Understanding grief and its five stages 💙

Grief is deeply personal. The five stages described by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross offer a way to understand some of the feelings that can follow loss.

🕊️ Denial
“This can’t be happening.”
Shock, numbness or disbelief can make it difficult to take in the reality of losing someone you love.

🕊️ Anger
“Why did this happen?”
You may feel frustrated, helpless or angry that your loved one is no longer here.

🕊️ Bargaining
“What if…?” or “If only…”
You may replay events, wishing you could change what happened. These thoughts do not mean you were responsible.

🕊️ Depression
“I miss them so much.”
Deep sadness, emptiness and withdrawal can accompany grief. Here, “depression” describes feelings within the model, rather than a clinical diagnosis.

🕊️ Acceptance
“I am learning to live with this loss.”
Recognising what has happened does not mean being okay with it. You can continue to love and remember someone while finding ways to live alongside your grief.

💙 Grief has no fixed order or timeline. You may experience some, all or none of these feelings. They can overlap and return—even after a gentler day.

At the Emmerson Kelsey Choking Prevention Foundation, we know that behind grief is someone deeply loved and missed.

Be gentle with yourself.
You do not have to pretend you are okay, and you deserve support wherever you are in your grief.

We are here if you need us or Melanie Kelsey is here to talk too.

01/11/2026

☀️💙 GOOD MORNING & HAPPY SUNDAY! 💙☀️

This week, we’ve shared choking facts in Emmerson’s memory. Here’s our Sunday round-up—a few reminders worth sharing with those you love.

⚠️ Recognise the signs: Severe choking can leave someone unable to speak, cough or breathe, so they may be unable to call for help.

🍇 Prepare food safely: Cut grapes and cherry tomatoes lengthways into quarters for young children to help reduce the choking risk.

🗣️ An effective cough matters: If someone is coughing strongly, encourage them to keep coughing. Stay with them and watch for any worsening.

✋ Never search blindly: Putting fingers into someone’s mouth when you cannot see the blockage can push it further in.

🩺 Get checked afterwards: Anyone who has received abdominal thrusts should be assessed by a healthcare professional, even if the blockage has cleared.

🎃 Check those Halloween treats: Hard, sticky or gooey sweets, marshmallows and popcorn are choking hazards and should not be given to babies and young children.

💙 Please take a little time to learn choking first aid. Reading, remembering and sharing these facts could help someone recognise an emergency.

Thank you for helping us raise awareness and keep Emmerson’s memory at the heart of our community. 🕊️

Emmerson Kelsey Choking Prevention Foundation

31/10/2026

🎉💙 Congratulations, Polly Gibson! 💙🎉

We were delighted to deliver a Home LifeVac Kit to our giveaway winner, Polly Gibson! 🏡💙

Thank you to everyone who entered, shared our post and helped spread the word about the Emmerson Kelsey Choking Prevention Foundation. Your support helps us reach more families and raise awareness of choking prevention.

Every kit we provide carries Emmerson’s memory with it and our determination to help others. 💙

Congratulations again, Polly, and thank you for supporting our foundation!

Saving Lives. Honouring Emmerson. 💙

31/10/2026

📚💙 THANK YOU, TESCO CATTERICK! 💙📚

A huge thank you to Tesco Catterick for allowing the Emmerson Kelsey Choking Prevention Foundation to use their charity bookshelf throughout November! 🛒📖

Every donation made through the bookshelf will support our work donating LifeVac anti-choking devices to settings across North Yorkshire, in loving memory of Emmerson. 💙

If you’re popping into the store, please take a look, find your next read and leave a donation if you can. Every contribution helps us reach more communities.

Thank you to the Tesco team and everyone who supports the bookshelf. Your kindness helps us keep Emmerson’s memory at the heart of everything we do. 💙

Saving Lives. Honouring Emmerson.

31/10/2026

🎃👻 GOOD MORNING & HAPPY HALLOWEEN SATURDAY! 👻🎃

Wishing everyone a day full of pumpkin carving, fabulous costumes and family fun! 🧡

⚠️ Halloween choking fact: Hard, sticky or gooey sweets, marshmallows and popcorn are choking hazards and should not be given to babies and young children.

Before the trick-or-treating begins, check those treat bags and choose goodies suitable for each child’s age. 💙

Please share this reminder with parents, grandparents and carers—let’s help keep little ones safe this Halloween.

Always raising awareness in loving memory of Emmerson. 💙🕊️

Emmerson Kelsey Choking Prevention Foundation

30/10/2026

🌟 GOOD MORNING, FRIDAY! 🌟

As we head towards the weekend, here’s one more choking fact to remember. 💙

⚠️ Choking fact: Anyone who has received abdominal thrusts should be checked by a healthcare professional afterwards—even if the blockage has cleared—because injuries can occur.

Thank you for reading, sharing and helping us raise awareness in memory of our beautiful Emmerson.

Wishing you a lovely Friday and a safe weekend. 💙

Emmerson Kelsey Choking Prevention Foundation

29/10/2026

Numbers still available.
Christmas presents 🎁 for a loved 😍 one

Barkers Northallerton who have very kindly donated;
Two £20 gift vouchers.

We have 20 numbers, £2 per number and will be drawn once all numbers are sold.

Melanie Rachel Kelsey
Account number: 30410036
Sort code: 04-06-05

1,Sharon Guy ❤️
2,Sheila Greenwood ❤️
3, Emma Guy❤️
4,Margaret Hayton ❤️
5,
6,
7,Michaela Watson ❤️
8,Sharon Guy ❤️
9, Jan Kokes ❤️
10,Michaela Watson ❤️
11, Margaret Hayton ❤️
12,Sheila Greenwood ❤️
13, Victoria Masciale ❤️
14, Amanda Madden ❤️
15,
16,
17,Sheila Greenwood ❤️
18,Sue Doughty ❤️
19,Sharon Guy ❤️
20,Michaela Watson❤️

29/10/2026

💙 Donation 114 – Gillamoor CofE Primary School 💙🏫

We’re delighted to have donated a LifeVac anti-choking device to Gillamoor CofE Primary School, helping the school be better prepared for a choking emergency involving pupils, staff or visitors.

Every donation made through the Emmerson Kelsey Choking Prevention Foundation carries Emmerson’s memory with it. Our beautiful boy remains at the heart of everything we do. 💙

Thank you to everyone who fundraises, donates and supports us. Your kindness makes these donations possible and helps us reach more settings across North Yorkshire. 🫶

💙 Saving Lives. Honouring Emmerson.