Family of 2-Year-Old Killed by an Alligator at Disney World Gives an Update on Their Lives Now
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Key Points:
- The family of Lane Thomas Graves, a 2-year-old boy killed by an alligator at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort in 2016, is commemorating the 10-year anniversary with a tribute video released on June 14 by the Lane Thomas Foundation.
- The foundation, created by Lane’s parents Matt and Melissa Graves, focuses on raising awareness about pediatric organ donation and provides financial assistance to families caring for sick children, having helped around 200 families to date.
- Lane’s siblings, Ella and Christian, continue to honor his memory, with Ella recently speaking at a fundraising gala and pledging ongoing support for the foundation’s mission.
- The foundation has garnered support from notable figures including Tim McGraw, David Foster, and Andrea Bocelli, and features a lighthouse logo symbolizing Lane’s light and hope.
- In 2017, Disney World unveiled a lighthouse sculpture near the Seven Seas Lagoon beach as a tribute to Lane, representing a beacon of hope for families facing similar tragedies.