Welcome to the new Wyatt’s Warriors Foundation website!
OUR WHY
Honoring the legacies of our little warriors
Wyatt Mercer Shipe
7.8.2015 – 8.21.2015
Wyatt Mercer Shipe was born on July 8, 2015. Despite worry-free prenatal care, Wyatt was diagnosed with Transposition of the Greater Arteries (TGA) upon birth and had to be rushed to Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.
After weeks fighting for his life including open heart surgery, Wyatt went home peacefully on August 21, 2015.
Today, over 10 years later, we continue to struggle with the loss of our boy and know that we will never fully understand it. However, we feel privileged to use our grief to help other families — which is exactly what Wyatt’s Warriors Foundation is all about.
Vincent Gregory Boog
9.27.2016 – 12.6.2016
Just a little over a year after Wyatt passed away, Vincent was born to Chelsea and Vernon Boog. Like Wyatt, Vincent was unexpectedly diagnosed with several congenital heart defects (CHDs) after he was born.
After a transfer to Children’s National Medical Center and 4 open heart surgeries, Vincent passed away in the same hospital room as Wyatt. His mom Chelsea reached out to us for support — and the rest is history.
Today Vincent’s legacy lives on through everyone who loved him, and Chelsea has become an irreplaceable part of the work we do to honor the memory of our boys.
Wyatt and Vincent were here briefly, but their impact is immeasurable — thanks to friends and supporters like you who continue to honor their memory with us!
What We Do
Caring for families during their most difficult moments
Education
Through Wyatt’s experience with TGA, we became very familiar with congenital heart defects (CHD), which affect 1 in 100 babies. We not only provide education around CHDs but also tips on navigating the world of infant and child medical care.
Encouragement
One of the most impactful things we can offer is encouragement from someone who has been exactly where our families are. We know what these families are going through because we’ve been there, too.
Check out our latest event
The Wyatts Warriors Foundation’s annual charity golf tournament brought together local Maryland families, businesses, and supporters for an incredible day of community spirit and generosity.
The event was a tremendous success, raising significant funds that will make a real difference for families in need right here in our community.
We’re so proud to be celebrating Wyatt’s memory in a way that brings comfort to other families in need!
We’re grateful for our event sponsors!
Our Impact
We show families they aren’t alone
200+
Warrior Care Bags given out each year
$130
The value of each high-quality care bag
18+
Local partners supporting our work
Get Involved
Ready to step up to the superhero plate?
We welcome involvement from the community at ALL levels. Here’s how!
