So many kids, so many families, friends and communities...

We are sending comforting thoughts and prayers of peace to Elijah's family and friends in Canada. We are so sad to hear that after days in a coma, Elijah passed away after playing the Choking Game.

Sympathies and sorry just are not enough to express how sorry we are for their loss and the loss so many families are suffering this time of year.

Megan's family and Elijah's family are talking about how they lost their loved one, hoping other children will then know the dangers and be spared.

If for no other reason then not wanting to walk in the shoes of a parent bereaved by the Choking Game - please take a moment a give your child, and the children in your life, the best gift for Christmas. Save their life - give them the power of knowledge about how dangerous the Choking Game is. If you need a starting point or more information in order to have this conversation visit www.ChokingGame.net

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to Wasilla AK

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Megan Williams from Wasilla Alaska.

Megan's smile is sure to have left an indelible mark on the world.

All of us at The DB Foundation send our deepest sympathies.

ChokingGame.net is now on Facebook! Come and be our friend and gather with other supporters and families raising awareness for the dangers of The Choking Game.

The Facebook Group called "The Choking Game- is NEVER a game" has grown to over 400 members in just a few days! Friends, families, teachers, EMS personal and so many more are joining to come together and put a stop to this deadly activity.

Stop by and check it out! Post your thoughts and pictures of loved ones along with memorial sites for friends to visit through the holidays.

Have you talked to the kids in your life?

As families come together for Thanksgiving it's a great opportunity to have a conversation with the teens in your family.



Please, please talk to kids about the Choking Game and how dangerous it is! Studies show that 1 in 4 kids know about it! That means that even if my chance your child doesn't, one of their friends certainly DOES.



A few more scary thoughts on this topic:

• Kids are calling it THE CHOKING 'GAME'. Unless they are told about the dangers, they think it's a game.
  
• 75% of parents DO NOT know anything about the Choking Game.


• Every child is at risk until they are told about the consequences!

Have the conversation - it only takes a few minutes! Make this the day you are thankful to have your children safely by your side instead of trying to be thankful for memories of your child.

Nov 24 WPTF to cover Choking Game

Scott Fitzgerald will be covering the topic of the Choking Game at 8:10 AM with guest Kate Leonardi from the DB Foundation.

For streaming audio of the broadcast tomorrow- go to WPTF's website: http://www.wptf.com/