Summary
Organization name
Chelsea Hutchison Foundation
2009
Tax id (EIN)
27-1317638
Category
Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
Post Office Box 630048Littleton, CO 80163
US
CO, US
The Chelsea Hutchison Foundation grants comfort and hope to those living with the daily effects of epilepsy/seizures to reduce the number of seizure-related deaths that occur in the United States each year. CHF provides financial assistance for monitoring devices, service dogs and wish trips.
Testimonials
"Our 3 year old daughter was diagnosed with mesial temporal lobe sclerosis after we found her unresponsive one morning in her crib. Our life flipped upside down, worrying constantly about her, our own PTSD. We heard about the Chelsea Hutchison Foundation from a therapist, I reached out and they were wonderful. CHF is amazing, so helpful, understanding and compassionate to what we as another family going through the scares of seizures. We are forever grateful for them and the assistance they provided to help us receive the SAMI monitor."
"We are so thankful for the Chelsea Hutchison Foundation and everything they’ve done for our family. They provided us with a SAMi camera system to help monitor our son seizures—giving us not just a safety tool, but peace of mind during a very difficult journey. They provide hope, support, and real-life impact. They advocate, educate, and walk alongside families on this incredibly hard journey. Their kindness, support, and commitment to families living with epilepsy is truly life-changing. We can’t recommend them enough."
Mission
The Chelsea Hutchison Foundation grants comfort and hope to those affected by epilepsy through providing tangible monitoring resources, vital information, and a safe haven for conversation and community.
Our main goal is to raise awareness of SUDEP and to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and families living with epilepsy.
We raise funds to provide education about SUDEP and to provide seizure response dog grants and movement monitors that help to protect against SUDEP. In addition, we grant wish trips for families to attend major epilepsy related expos across the United States.
We stay up-to-date on current trends in medical technology in order to be able to provide the most effective devices as they become available.
We respect the value and quality of life of every person living with epilepsy.
We are dedicated to providing opportunities that allow individuals and families greater independence, increased confidence, ability to enjoy social environments, and community understanding.
Background Statement
The Chelsea Hutchison Foundation was founded after the sudden and unexpected death of Chelsea at the age of 16 in 2009.
After losing Chelsea, her family knew they needed to do something in her name to make a difference. The Chelsea Hutchison Foundation was created, and they began the mission of raising public SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy) awareness so families weren't blindsided as they were. The Foundation provides financial assistance for daytime and nighttime movement monitors, seizure alert/response service dogs and wish trips to two very special epilepsy related expos each year.
Had Chelsea's family known to be concerned, they would have, without a doubt, had every line of defense they could find in place for Chelsea in hopes of being alerted to a night-time seizure. They believe strongly that they might have been able to save her life if they had been informed of the risks and had an opportunity to monitor her.
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Organization Data
Littleton, CO 80163