Lizzy Hammond Foundation

06/07/2026

Great evening at Donor Network West Together as One….super great helpers!!

06/04/2026

We're ecstatic to announce that KOLO TV's very own Katey Roshetko will be joining us as MC at our Together As One Banquet this Saturday in Reno on the Virginia Street Bridge!

Matt Graves, Vice President of Donor Operations in Northern Nevada, stopped by Morning Break to share how the “one table” experience allows donor families, recipients, and advocates to honor generosity, celebrate second chances, and inspire hope!

Listen to the full conversation here:https://loom.ly/tWWNhoM

06/02/2026

💔 Our hearts are broken for a family in LaSalle, Quebec, after a 3-year-old girl lost her life when a bouncy castle was swept into the air during a windstorm. Eleven others were also injured.

This is every parent’s nightmare—and another devastating reminder that inflatable accidents are not rare, unpredictable events. Wind-related bounce house incidents have claimed lives and caused hundreds of injuries across North America.

A bounce house should never become airborne. Proper anchoring, trained operators, continuous weather monitoring, and clear safety regulations save lives.

At the Lizzy Hammond Foundation, we continue to advocate for stronger inflatable safety standards because no family should have to endure this kind of loss.

Today, we mourn with this family and honor the life of a little girl who should still be here.

Read the story: https://montrealgazette.com/news/llasalle-toddler-dies-after-bouncy-castle-swept-up-in-windstorm/

The three-year-old was one of 11 people who were injured.

05/25/2026

Wind takes a bounce house on “wild ride”

https://cbs12.com/news/local/x-05-24-2026

It was a frightening moment for a group of people who witnessed a bounce house blowing away during a South Florida storm over the weekend.

05/22/2026

We’re here!! Reno Public Market
Thank you Sherii Paparich Hess for setting up!!

05/19/2026

Hope to see you this Thursday!!

05/11/2026

Another heartbreaking reminder that inflatable safety is not optional. A 7-year-old boy has tragically died and several other children were injured after a bounce house was lifted into the air by the wind and struck a fence. Our hearts are with every family affected by this unimaginable tragedy. 💔

Wind-related inflatable accidents happen faster than most people realize — even on days that may not seem dangerous. Proper anchoring, weather monitoring, supervision, and immediate evacuation when conditions change can save lives.

This is exactly why we continue to advocate for stronger safety awareness and why Lizzy Hammond Foundation fought so hard for Lizzy’s Law. Every child deserves safe play.

Please take a moment to read the story and help spread awareness:

https://people.com/7-boy-dies-children-injured-after-bounce-house-blown-into-air-hits-fence-11971215?utm_source=chatgpt.com

A 7-year-old boy has died and three other children were injured after a bounce house was blown into the air during a soccer tournament in Belgium on Saturday, May 9, according to local reports.

04/16/2026

🚨 Bounce House Safety Is Not Optional 🚨

A 2025 InvestigateTV highlights what many of us in safety advocacy already know—these incidents are preventable.

📊 Between 2000–2021:
• 132 wind-related bounce house incidents
• 479 injuries
• 28 lives lost

Let that sink in.

Wind is one of the leading causes of catastrophic failures—yet too often inflatables are not properly anchored, monitored, or shut down when conditions change.

This is exactly why stronger safety standards matter.
✔ Proper anchoring (minimum weight requirements)
✔ Strict wind limits
✔ Active adult supervision at all times

These aren’t suggestions—they’re lifesaving measures.

Watch for more 👉 https://www.fox5vegas.com/2025/05/15/investigatetv-ways-keep-kids-safe-inflatable-bounce-houses/

Let’s continue pushing for awareness, accountability, and safer play.

Fun can turn to terror when high winds collide with a popular party activity. InvestigateTV+ breaks down the hidden dangers of inflatable bounce houses.

03/22/2026

🌼 ONE WEEK AWAY 🌼

We’re so excited to be part of the 5th Annual Biggest Little Easter Egg Hunt next Saturday, March 28th!

We still have a couple volunteer spots open at our Lizzy Hammond Foundation table. If you’d like to help us share child safety resources and connect with local families, we would LOVE to have you.

🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
⏰ Setup at 8:00 AM
📍 Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club

Let’s show up strong for our kids and our community 💙

Comment “VOLUNTEER” or send us a message to join us.

03/16/2026

Parents condemn 'unsafe' Activity Zone Malmesbury play equipment

Stories like this are difficult to read—but they highlight a risk many families don’t realize exists.

Recently, parents in the U.K. reported that inflatable play equipment collapsed on children during a birthday party, leaving adults scrambling to lift the rapidly deflating structure so kids could get out. Several children were trapped underneath before parents were able to free them.

When inflatables deflate unexpectedly, they can become extremely heavy, creating a serious suffocation risk for children inside. Situations like this also raise important questions about proper supervision, trained operators, and safety procedures.

At the Lizzy Hammond Foundation, this is exactly why we continue to advocate for stronger safety standards and education around inflatable play equipment. Laws like Lizzy’s Law in Nevada were created to help ensure operators follow clear safety guidelines—including proper setup, monitoring, and responsible supervision.

Bounce houses can be fun—but they must be operated safely and responsibly.

Our hearts go out to the families involved, and we hope stories like this encourage more awareness, better training, and stronger safety standards everywhere.

💙 In honor of Lizzy, and every child who deserves a safe place to play.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93v9d4kp92o

Parents claim staff did not react with urgency when an inflatable house collapsed on young children.