Three years ago, Jessica Mollon's 2-year-old daughter died in a tragic drowning accident. Now through her charity, Mollon raises funds and awareness for drowning prevention.
largest fundraiser, the annual Naomi's Race 5K"Drowning isn't often talked about — almost like it's taboo. Everyone thinks, 'It'll never happen to me. I'm a good parent. I watch my children,'" Mollon said."That thought is false, and I'm living proof of that."On Memorial Day 2019, as Naomi's parents prepared to go home after a day of celebrating with family and friends, Naomi snuck into the backyard hot tub and drowned.
"We provide the assistance to help families get those survival swim skills for their children, to get them into those programs to teach their children to float on their back in case of an emergency, for example. Or when they're in the pool, getting them comfortable enough to be in the water but also instilling a respect for the water," Mollon said.
Mollon never expected to lose her daughter, so the thought of harvesting organs never crossed her mind. That changed quickly when Naomi was put on life support. Naomi was still on life support when doctors asked Mollon if she would be willing to donate Naomi's organs.
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