• Don't let Abbey's hope
    go down the drain.

    In 2008, six-year-old Abbey Taylor died from injuries she received from an improperly maintained wading pool drain. Her hope was that no child would again suffer or die as the result of a preventable entrapment. The Abbey's Hope Charitable foundation works tirelessly on her behalf.
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  • Pool drains:
    the great
    unknown danger.

    Pool and spa drains can pose a deadly hazard to children. If you spot a loose, missing, or broken drain cover, get out of the water and notify the owner or operator immediately. Warn children to stay away from drains to avoid entrapment.
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  • Swimming.
    A Life Skill, And
    A Life or Death Skill.

    Every child needs to know how to swim, float, tread water and get in and out of the pool safely! We recommend starting lessons by age 4. Also, enroll in classes in First Aid and CPR (for infants, children and adults) and have an emergency plan.
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  • Fences, Gates, Locks.
    All Necessary.

    Every pool needs an isolation fence surrounding it on all sides—four to five feet high. Gates should be self-latching and locking. Experts say such measures could have prevented up to 90% of childhood drownings and near-drownings.
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  • Be a Water Watchdog.

    One adult should be watching children in the pool or spa at all times. Even if there's a lifeguard. Even if the kids can swim. Pledge to use the Water Watchdog system to divide supervision responsibilities; pass on the Watchdog tags when you're ready to switch.
    Take the Pledge

  • Abbey's Hope Airs New PSA.

    Abbey's Hope airs a powerful new public service announcement warning parents of the potential dangers of pool and spa drains.

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  • Save the Date 

    The 6th annual Abbey's Hope Golf Tournament and Party planning has begun.

    Don't miss the fun. Mark your calendars!

    September 9th, 2013

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  • Join us for the World's Largest Swimming Lesson: June 18th

    Abbey's Hope is thrilled to be participating in the World's Largest Swimming Lesson. The event is to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching children to swim to help prevent drowning.

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Tubby Smith Foundation raises $2,650 for Abbey's Hope!

A huge thank you to the Tubby Smith Foundation! Last night, not only did the Gophers win big, but they raised $2650 for Abbey's Hope! For each free throw attempt during the game $50 was donated to Abbey's Hope. We are so appreciative of this generous donation and had a great time at last night's game! 

Edina-based Abbey’s Hope Charitable Foundation participating in fourth annual Give to the Max Day on Nov. 15

EDINA, MINN- Nov. 8, 2012- Abbey's Hope Charitable Foundation is one of many nonprofit organizations throughout the state the will once again ask Minnesotans to display their record-breaking generosity by donating to their favorite charities and schools online at www.givemn.org during the fourth annual "Give to the Max Day" on November 15th.

Abbey’s Hope announces details for 5th annual golf tournament

EDINA, MINN. – August 15, 2012 – Abbey’s Hope Charitable Foundation today announces details for its 5th annual golf tournament, Monday, Sept. 17 at Braemar Golf Course in Edina.

“We’re excited for this day of fun while raising awareness for a very serious cause,” said Katey Taylor, co-founder of Abbey’s Hope and mother to Abbey Taylor, who died of complications from injuries due to an improperly maintained pool drain. “The generosity and support of the community allows us to continue to fund programs that make pools and spas safer for our children.”

The Dragonfly Story

Excerpted from the eulogy at Abbey Taylor's Celebration of Life Service

Below the surface of a quiet pond lived a colony of water bugs. They were happy, living far from the sun. But they noticed that occasionally, a member of their colony would climb up a lily stalk and disappear from sight, never to return. Where do you suppose she went? wondered a water bug.

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Pool Safety Tips

  • Use the Water Watchdog System to make sure children are always closely supervised in the pool area.
  • Remind kids to stay away from pool and hot tub drains.
  • Never dive into water less than 9 feet deep.
  • Keep gates to the pool area latched.


More water safety tips