Lizzy Hammond Foundation

08/19/2025

🌟 We’re thrilled to launch our fundraiser with the Lizzy Hammond Foundation—support child safety and fun! Every purchase supports bounce house safety education and earns you a chance to win a $500 gift card! Plus, your organization could receive $1,000 if you're the winning purchase.

Enter now: https://store.moananursery.com/departments/lizzy-hammond-foundation-362.html

08/19/2025

🚨 Bounce House Safety Alert 🚨

A terrifying incident in Milton Keynes shows why inflatable safety matters. A 5-year-old was nearly “swallowed whole” inside a slide when the lining gave way. Parents reported no staff nearby and the ride reopened just minutes later.

This is unacceptable. Every inflatable venue must have:
✅ Trained staff present
✅ Emergency shut-off protocols
✅ Independent safety checks

Fun should never come at the cost of safety. Let’s keep pushing for stronger standards and awareness.

Read the full story 👉 https://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/parent-describes-how-small-child-was-swallowed-whole-by-inflatable-in-scary-incident-at-popular-milton-keynes-bounce-park-5258451

A furious mum has taken to social media to describe how their five-year-old child was ‘swallowed whole’ when an inflatable allegedly ripped open at a popular family venue.

08/14/2025

Help us out!! We’re behind in the orders! Help us fundraiser and you can get your fall yard decor!!

Have you ordered your Mumkins yet? 💐

If you didn't catch them last year, Mumkins is our fundraising program for local non-profit groups that features one-of-a-kind fall decor. Mumkins are Moana Grown chrysanthemums that come in 2 sizes: Mini-Mum (10in) and Maxi-Mum (12in), both of which come in a cute decorative pumpkin pot and each purchase helps your choice between 47 great local groups. To get yours simply head to moananursery.com/mumkins, choose which group you'd like to support, select which store you'd like to pick up from, order your Mumkins between now and September 11, then come get your new plants September 12-October 16 from your chosen location. 50% of each sale goes towards your selected organization, and if that wasn't enough, your purchase also enters you into a drawing for a $500 Moana Nursery gift card with the winner announced on October 19. The organization responsible for the winning sale gets an additional $1,000 donation in return 🤯 How's that for a win-win? Help support local organizations while helping decorate your porch for a beautiful, flower-filled fall 🎃

08/10/2025

Order your mumkin now!! And help us fundraise!!

Don't forget: Mumkins are BACK! 🎃

If you didn't catch them last year, Mumkins is our fundraising program for local non-profit groups that features one-of-a-kind fall decor. Mumkins are Moana Grown chrysanthemums that come in 2 sizes: Mini-Mum (10in) and Maxi-Mum (12in), both of which come in a cute decorative pumpkin pot and each purchase helps your choice between 47 great local groups. To get yours simply head to moananursery.com/mumkins, choose which group you'd like to support, select which store you'd like to pick up from, order your Mumkins between now and September 11, then come get your new plants September 12-October 16 from your chosen location. 50% of each sale goes towards your selected organization, and if that wasn't enough, your purchase also enters you into a drawing for a $500 Moana Nursery gift card with the winner announced on October 19. The organization responsible for the winning sale gets an additional $1,000 donation in return 🤯 How's that for a win-win? Help support local organizations while helping decorate your porch for a beautiful, flower-filled fall 💐

08/09/2025

Thank you to our Wonder Woman sponsor!
City of Sparks Parks & Recreation
We appreciate your sponsorship and support!!

You can still sign up! Come join us for a morning of fun!!

Sponsorships!! We still need more!!

https://lizzyhammondfoundation.org/events/7th-annual-lizzy-hammond-5k-fun-runwalk


Sparks Marina

08/01/2025

We’re thrilled to be one of the nonprofits participating in this year’s Moana Nursery Mumkins Fundraiser! 🌸🌼

When you purchase a gorgeous fall mumkin (or two!) from Moana Nursery, a portion of the proceeds supports local organizations like ours 💚
Fundraiser goes live tomorrow: August 1st

https://store.moananursery.com/departments/lizzy-hammond-foundation-362.html

Let’s plant kindness and grow impact—together.
Share and help us raise $$ to keep kids safe!


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07/20/2025

Thank you to our Wonder Woman sponsor!
City of Sparks Parks & Recreation
We appreciate your sponsorship and support!!

You can still sign up! Come join us for a morning of fun!!

Sponsorships!! We still need moreSparks Marinaizzyhammondfoundation.org/events/7th-annual-lizzy-hammond-5k-fun-runwalk


Sparks Marina

07/18/2025

Great article from Forbes !
Emphasizes the need for federal regulation for these death traps.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2025/06/19/flying-bounce-housesa-potentially-deadly-hazard-for-kids/

Thank you shepherd for the great article!

Large inflatables disrupted a busy Atlanta corridor this week, and wind-blown bounce houses are responsible for numerous injuries or fatalities. What needs to be done?

07/11/2025

🌬️ Whoa, that’s a wild ride! 🌊

Strong winds in Atlanta on June 17 sent inflatable slides from the upcoming “Slide City Waterpark” storming onto the I‑75/85 Downtown Connector. Drivers were stunned as at least two giant slides tumbled onto the road during setup at Atlantic Station—and traffic had to slow down fast. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The park organizers clarified that the inflatables hadn’t yet been secured and promised full safety measures before opening day. 

Quick Snapshot:
• Date & location: June 17, Downtown Connector, Atlanta
• Cause: early-stage setup + strong winds
• Impact: slides landed on roadway; traffic slowed; no injuries
• Response: inflatable anchors will be in place before launch

👉 A sharp reminder: even fun setups need solid safety!

https://abc7chicago.com/post/inflatable-water-slides-slide-city-waterpark-fly-busy-road-during-strong-winds-atlanta-georgia/16790853/

Heavy winds blew at least two inflatable slides onto a busy roadway in Atlanta, Georgia, surprising motorists and slowing traffic on Tuesday evening, June 17.

07/09/2025

Heartbreaking! Thank goodness for the caller and the first responders!!

Two children left in a hot car for at least 40 minutes during a June day were rescued by officers in Georgia, according to police body camera video.

07/09/2025

🎈 Safety First on the Jumping Castle! 🎈

“A casual bump turned serious—10-year-old Kelsea suffered a broken nose after colliding with another child on a moon bounce. What seemed like harmless fun ended in surgery.” 

Inflatable amusements may bring joy, but they also come with hidden risks:

• 82,000+ injuries in the U.S. between 2008–2013—over 90% from moon bounces 

• 1 injury every 46 minutes 

• Common injuries: fractures, sprains, head and facial trauma 

Top Safety Tips:
🔹 Only one child at a time
🔹 Group by similar size and age
🔹 No flips or somersaults
🔹 Keep the castle grounded & supervised
🔹 Remove shoes/glasses/jewelry
🔹 Monitor wind

Let’s make bounce time safe and enjoyable for all! Share these guidelines and keep the fun injury-free.

https://iol.co.za/lifestyle/health/2017-07-31-beware-of-jumping-castle-injuries/

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Here?s how to avoid them, writes Elisabeth Leamy.