Remembering Lucy Dillon: A Legacy of Genuineness and Support After Camp Mystic Tragedy

Remembering Lucy Dillon

• 💔 Lucy Dillon, an 8-and-a-half-year-old girl, is remembered by her parents as genuine, honest, and clear about her passions.
• 💡 She excelled in math, even skipping a grade at age 8, and had a deep love for corgis, collecting anything featuring the breed.

The Bright Like Lucy Foundation

• 🌟 Lucy's family has established the Bright Like Lucy Foundation to honor her memory and support causes she cared about.
• 🚀 The foundation plans to sponsor local STEAM nights, help build math labs, and provide scholarships.
• 💖 The family finds inspiration in Lucy's short life, believing it's their duty to help others overcome challenges, a path she illuminated.

Camp Mystic Tragedy and Safety Advocacy

• ⚠️ Lucy was one of 27 campers and counselors who tragically died during the July 4th flooding at Camp Mystic.
• ⚖️ Families, including the Dillons, are seeking accountability from the RV park, alleging a lack of proper response plans and protocols.
• 🏛️ Lucy's father, Brandt Dillon, testified for the Heavens 27 camp safety bill, which has since been signed into law, aiming to improve safety measures at camps.

Community Support Amidst Grief

• 🙏 The Dillon family expresses deep gratitude for the community's continuous support during their darkest hour.
• 💻 Information on how to support the Bright Like Lucy Foundation is available on their website.