To our incredible community and supporters, Yesterday, we asked you to help us create a “Ripple of Joy” to celebrate the launch of “Joy the Purple Butterfly.” We asked you to join a 24-hour Butterfly Blitz to honor Kelli’s legacy and move her message to the top of the charts. You didn’t just create a …
By John O’Laughlin We know what this week feels like. If you’re like me, your desk is currently a sea of receipts, spreadsheets, and tax forms. April 15th is rarely anyone’s favorite day, but at the Kelli Joy O’Laughlin Memorial Foundation, we’ve decided to change the narrative. While the IRS gets your attention on Wednesday, …
At the Kelli Joy O’Laughlin Memorial Foundation, we believe in providing opportunities that change the trajectory of a child’s life. One of the most profound ways we do this is through our partnership with Camp Tecumseh. The Courage to Leave Home We often forget how daunting the “first time” can be. This year, we spoke …
Dust off your clubs and sharpen your short game—it’s time to hit the greens for a cause that matters. We are thrilled to officially invite you to the 2026 Kelli Joy O’Laughlin Memorial Golf Outing on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the beautiful White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville. This isn’t just another day on …
Published: December 14, 2025 Author: Brenda & John O’Laughlin As we sit down to write this, it is the morning after our annual holiday celebration. Yesterday, the gymnasium at Maryville Academy was transformed. If you look at the photos we’ve shared, you’ll see a sea of red and green bags, piles of wrapped boxes, a …
At the Kelli Joy O’Laughlin Memorial Foundation, we continually find inspiration in young people who naturally embody compassion, kindness, and genuine warmth—qualities that defined Kelli’s beautiful legacy. It’s with great excitement that we announce Maddie Brennan as one of our newest scholarship recipients. Maddie, soon to graduate from Lyons Township High School, has touched the …
