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Kindness4Kellyanne Foundation
Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal brought sparkle and joy into every space she entered. With a presence that was vibrant, unforgettable, and deeply cherished, she had a natural gift for making others feel seen, loved, and included.
On July 4, 2025, while attending Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, Kellyanne was among the 25 campers and 2 counselors—known as Heaven’s 27—who tragically lost their lives in the Kerr County Guadalupe River flooding.
She was the perfect blend of beauty and athleticism — cautious yet carefree, serious yet wildly fun-loving. Kellyanne loved cheerleading, sports, fashion, creativity, and expressing herself with confidence and joy. Whether singing, sewing, skating, or dreaming big, she approached life with enthusiasm and heart.
More than anything, Kellyanne lived with extraordinary kindness. She thought deeply about others and instinctively knew how to bring comfort and happiness to those around her. A natural leader and a friend to everyone, she showed us that kindness is not something you learn — it’s something you live.
The Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal Memorial Foundation was established with the goal of spreading kindness in the world and supporting charitable causes that were near and dear to Kellyanne’s beautiful heart.
Learn more about the Kindness4Kellyanne Foundation and how you can get involved at their website and social media pages:
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Heaven’s 27 Foundation
On July 4, 2025, 27 girls were tragically lost in the Kerr County floods at Camp Mystic. The Heaven’s 27 Foundation carries their vision forward, turning their spirit of joy and generosity into scholarships, community programs, and causes that build the future they imagined.
The Foundation was created not simply to remember, but to continue what our girls began. While we can no longer hold them in our arms, we carry them forward through action—lifting others as they so naturally did in life.
Donating to Heaven’s 27 will fund the individual girls’ foundations equally. Our initiatives may be diverse, but our mission is clear: to honor their legacy by strengthening our communities and making them shine brighter. This Foundation is, in every sense, the sum of their hearts.
As families, we have found resilience in one another and purpose in building something greater than our loss. Guided by faith, we believe their story continues—and through this work, we ensure it does.
Learn More About the Heaven’s 27 Foundation and how to get involved at their website and social media pages: