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Lane's Legacy: Foundation Honors Boy Lost to Alligator
12 Jun
Summary
- Parents honor son lost to alligator 10 years ago.
- Foundation supports families of children needing transplants.
- New tribute video highlights son's life and foundation's impact.
A decade has passed since a tragic alligator attack claimed the life of 2-year-old Lane Thomas Graves at Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. His parents, Matt and Melissa Graves, are commemorating this difficult milestone by ensuring their son's memory endures.
They have created a nine-minute tribute video, set to be released on the Lane Thomas Foundation's website, which details Lane's life and the foundation's impactful work over the past ten years. The Graves family established the foundation to offer financial assistance and resources to families navigating the challenges of a child's transplant journey.
"We promised him at his wake, we would turn this tragedy into good for many families," Matt Graves stated. The foundation, initially partnering with Nebraska Medicine and Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, aims to expand its reach to support more transplant centers nationwide. The parents also welcomed a third child, Christian Lane Graves, two years after Lane's passing, finding solace and purpose in their continued efforts.
