Live Like Jake

Live Like Jake Roarke and Keri Morrison dedicate this page to their son Jake Roarke who lost his life in a drowning accident on Nov 30, 2013 at 2 years and 10 months.
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A parent’s worse nightmare…
It was supposed to be a fun Thanksgiving weekend trip that started on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Keri’s father’s house in Orlando where we ate lots of turkey and stuffing then stayed the night at a hotel on International Drive. We woke up and had a big breakfast at Denny’s with my dad and step mom. We were going to go play some mini golf but got stuck in serious tra

ffic on I-drive so we decided to skip it. We then headed over to New Smyrna Beach where Roarke’s sister Robin and her husband Jim live to finish off our Thanksgiving weekend. We woke up Saturday morning November 30, 2013 and had a great day. Robin and Jim went and got their beautiful Christmas tree and we just played with all of the kids. Then just after 6 pm the last words ANY parent ever wants to hear “where is Jake?” Keri was in the other room nursing our precious little daughter Julia who was 12 weeks old at the time when we heard those words that have forever changed our lives. Jake slipped out the back door in the pitch dark and fell off the dock into the intracoastal. There was so much screaming going on because we knew he was in there but it was so dark we couldn’t see anything. We have never felt so helpless in our entire life knowing that our baby needed us more than ever and we couldn’t save him. Roarke and Jim were going up and down the docks on the Jet Ski until finally Jim found Jake and the ambulance quickly took him to the hospital but they were not able to revive him. Roarke and I were in the room with him while they tried so hard to bring him back to us. We still can remember EVERY second so clearly and screaming for our baby to come back all the well knowing that he had gone straight to Heaven. I hope that no parent EVER has to go through what we have gone through and that is why we are so passionate about drowning prevention and also helping other families who have either lost a child or have a child that has had a near drowning and is in hospital care. We wanted to share our story because we know a lot of you only know that Jake drowned but didn’t know how and where. We do not own a pool and do not live on the water so we weren’t in a real hurry with the swim lessons although he did take lessons over the summer. He wasn’t really taking to it and we were just going to try again next year when he was a little older and more cooperative. Our situation is different than most drowning cases because it was not a pool so whether his life would have been spared if he had done ISR lessons we will never know and that still makes us so sad every day thinking of it. We beg of you if you have a child that does not know how to self-rescue and is over 6 months old please please please get them in lessons. Also when you are on vacation in a different environment please be aware of your surroundings at ALL times because it only takes a few seconds for them to sneak away. We have gone to Robin and Jim’s home countless times with Jake and although we were always nervous of the water and made him wear a life jacket while on the dock, we NEVER imagined he would go out there by himself especially at night. Thank you everyone for all of your prayers, love and support during this time. Please share this story with as many people as you can because if it saves just ONE life then we will know this is our purpose in life and why God chose us to carry out this mission and save other babies. Love you all! Keri and Roarke Morrison

Donations for the Live Like Jake Foundation can be made at livelikejake.com or checks can be sent to: Live Like Jake Foundation Inc 10311 Ironwood Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Proceeds go to other families who have lost a loved one or have a child that is in critical care as well as provide scholarships for swim lessons to those who cannot afford them.

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Use layers of protection, including barriers, alarms, and active supervision. Designating a Water Watcher helps ensure children are closely watched whenever they are near the water.

Enjoy the holiday weekend, stay vigilant, and help keep every child safe around the water.

These Live Like Jake scholarship recipients are demonstrating the ISR self-rescue skills they have learned and continuin...
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These Live Like Jake scholarship recipients are demonstrating the ISR self-rescue skills they have learned and continuing to grow more confident in the water.

Thank you to their certified ISR instructors, Abby Markham, Stacy Van Santen, Melissa Peaden, Kristin Ryan, and Colleen Haas, for helping them develop these lifesaving skills.



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🪽 Today, we pause to honor and remember Jacob.Jacob’s life, though far too short, is forever wrapped in love. The bond s...
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🪽 Today, we pause to honor and remember Jacob.

Jacob’s life, though far too short, is forever wrapped in love. The bond shared, the memories held close, and the love that continues to live on speak to a life that will always matter. On this Angelversary, we say Jacob’s name with intention and hold space for a child who is deeply loved and endlessly missed.

To Sarah Gutmann: Your child is remembered today and always. Your love, your grief, and your journey are seen, and you are not alone as you carry them.

At Live Like Jake, we will continue to honor children like Jacob by remembering them, speaking their names, and keeping their light alive through love.

Jacob is not forgotten!

These Live Like Jake scholarship siblings are practicing their ISR self-rescue skills and building confidence in the wat...
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These Live Like Jake scholarship siblings are practicing their ISR self-rescue skills and building confidence in the water.

Thank you to their certified ISR instructor, Melissa Mitchell, for helping them learn these important water safety skills.



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You can help us make this space fun and welcoming by purchasing an item from our Amazon Wish List. Every item will help make the evening special for the entire family.

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A special thank you to The Lane Spa for their generous $800 donation to Live Like Jake. Their support helps us continue ...
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A special thank you to The Lane Spa for their generous $800 donation to Live Like Jake. Their support helps us continue our work to prevent childhood drowning and support children and families in need.

We are grateful to have businesses in our community that believe in our mission and help us make a difference.

Learn more about The Lane Spa:
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Check out these Live Like Jake scholarship brothers showing off their incredible ISR self-rescue skills! Seeing them use...
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Check out these Live Like Jake scholarship brothers showing off their incredible ISR self-rescue skills! Seeing them use these important skills shows the impact of ISR lessons.

Thank you to their certified ISR instructor, Nicole Roosmalen, for teaching them the skills to survive and thrive. Your dedication is truly life-changing!



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A Live Like Jake Critical Care Grant gave Wyatt access to specialized feeding and swallowing therapy. His family learned...
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A Live Like Jake Critical Care Grant gave Wyatt access to specialized feeding and swallowing therapy. His family learned a simple technique that stopped his vomiting after nearly 12 years. He also began trying foods he could safely swallow and receiving electrical stimulation to support his progress.

During our Call to Heart Campaign, every donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000. Your gift can help provide critical therapies for more children.

Donate today:
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Through a Live Like Jake Critical Care Grant, Kailee was able to receive stem cell therapy to support her healing and re...
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Through a Live Like Jake Critical Care Grant, Kailee was able to receive stem cell therapy to support her healing and recovery following her near drowning. Her family shared that stem cells have been her best therapy and are grateful for the progress she continues to make.

This support has helped Kailee continue receiving treatment that has played an important role in her recovery.

During our Call to Heart Campaign, every donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000. Your gift can help more children receive treatments that may otherwise be out of reach.

Donate today:
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