The Joshua Hillstead Foundation

30/05/2026

We need to all do better to help share awareness, educate people on water safety and save our children. Please share. Thank you

26/05/2026

19/05/2026

We are still looking for more food vendors/ stall holders for our funday on July 25th. Please message if you would like to attend. Thank you x

12/04/2026

An autistic child is 160 times more likely to die from drowning than a neurotypical child.

Elopement and drowning are the leading cause of death for an autistic individual.

I feel many people don’t take parents seriously when we say “my autistic child could die if we don’t have our eyes on them at all times”.

Some of us can’t even let go of their hand.

It is an indescribable, crippling, daily fear that a parent can feel when they have an autistic child that elopes and does not understand danger.

The fear is a reality for us.

We spend countless hours, days, weeks, months..even years..trying to stay ahead. Making sure we are updating locks, gps devices and covering any escape route we can see for ourselves.

We spend endless sleepless nights waiting for alarms to wake us up and checking video cameras regualrly.

There are many of us who have to navigate safety precautions…

Through toddlerhood…

Through childhood…

Maybe even adulthood…

Maybe…

FOREVER.

The statistics don’t lie.

49% of autistic children will elope, escape from their home or a safe environment.

91% of their deaths will be caused by drowning.

🐦🐦🐦

Has your autistic child ever eloped?

11/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Starbucks today. Thank you for your donations. Thank you to Starbucks for having us!! We are so grateful. Big shout out to Jensen for handing out the leaflets at the drive through. You rock!! And thank you Ben Harper and Lisa Harper for your help today too. Love you all x

10/04/2026

Please share

Water safety starts with knowledge.

Whenever you are around water:

❗Stop and think – take time to assess your surroundings. Look for the dangers and always research local signs and advice.

👥Stay together – stick with friends or family when around water. Swim at a lifeguarded venue.

Check the Water Safety Code and share it with others to keep your community safe: www.rlss.org.uk/the-water-safety-code

05/04/2026

Iʼm raising money to Help raise awareness for water safety . Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.