The Kailee Mills Foundation is dedicated to reducing fatalities and injuries caused by not wearing seat belts through awareness, education, and community involvement.

Kailee was always diligent about buckling up. In fact, we can’t recall a single time we had to remind her—or ever saw her without her seat belt on. But one day, as a backseat passenger on a short trip close to home, she let her guard down and wasn’t wearing it. Tragically, it was at the wrong time.

These kinds of accidents happen in mere seconds, often when we least expect them. Many of us have experienced a momentary lapse in judgment, especially when we feel safe or are near home. This serves as a powerful reminder that life is precious, and we must always take that extra step to protect ourselves and those we love—every trip, every time.