Lainey Bug Foundation

03/01/2026

Today, we celebrate the Heavenly Birthday of our sweet Lainey Bug 💜🐞💛 Though your time here was far too short, your tiny footprints have left the biggest mark on our hearts.

In your honor, we continue to carry your light forward through the foundation created to spread love, hope, and support to families who need it most. What began from heartbreak has grown into a mission of compassion — because of you.

On this special day, we invite our family and friends to celebrate our angel’s life by giving back. If you feel led, please consider making a donation (https://www.laineybugfoundation.com/donate). Every contribution, big or small, helps us continue the work that keeps Lainey's legacy shining bright.

You may not be in our arms, but you are forever in our hearts.

02/15/2026

Another basket going out to a family in need 💛

Milo has just started his fight against sindle cell sarcoma. He has already gone through a 14 hour surgery to remove a tumor on his spine. His next steps are radiation and chemotherapy.

If you would like to donate to help the family, their GoFundMe link will be in the comments. If you are unable to donate, please take a moment to pray for Milo 🎗️

12/22/2025

Because of our amazing community, we have been able to bless a local family 💛 We are asking our prayer warriors to lift sweet Maia up in prayers as she begins her own journey/battle 🙏🏻

Shout out: Maia received a wonderful care package from The Lainey Bug Foundation today full of favorite snacks and activities. This family has turned their tragedy into happiness and hope for families like ours, and we will never forget their generosity. Thank you to the Schmelzle‘s and everyone involved in the Lainey Bug Foundation. 

12/11/2025

This time of year is hard on families who are stuck in the hospital. This is an amazing opportunity to help put a smile on the faces of those who can’t be home for Christmas!

If you do not have a kiddo who goes to Bloomsdale Elementary, but you are local to the Ste. Genevieve area, message the page and will make arrangements to collect the toys!!

10/20/2025

Happy heavenly birthday to our sweet Lainey Bug 🐞 You are so loved and missed 💛💜

09/11/2025

Today we delivered our car full of 60+ blankets and an abundance of toys to St. Louis Children’s Hospital💜

The girls let us know that because of the time of year, they were completely out of blankets and toys to give to the kids. We are so excited to make this an annual donation with the help of your donations.

Thank you again to all that donated 🎗️