259: The Brett Boyer Foundation - Ellen Boyer

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Ellen Boyer — co-founder of The Brett Boyer Foundation, wife, mother, and advocate for individuals with Down Syndrome and congenital heart disease (CHD).

Ellen and her husband Bo founded The Brett Boyer Foundation in memory of their beautiful daughter, Brett, who was born with Down Syndrome and a congenital heart defect. Though Brett's life was tragically short, her light continues to shine through the work of the foundation that bears her name. The Brett Boyer Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness for CHD—the most common birth defect in the world—and to celebrating the lives of individuals with Down Syndrome.

In this powerful episode, Ellen shares her journey of grief, motherhood, and mission—and how she and Bo turned heartbreak into hope for others. Through education, advocacy, CHD grants, family support, and their joyful mission of love, The Brett Boyer Foundation is lighting up the world, one little legacy at a time.

In this episode, you'll hear:

👼 Brett's story and the inspiration behind The Brett Boyer Foundation;
👼 The realities of congenital heart disease and why awareness and advocacy are so critical;
👼 How the foundation is supporting families and funding life-saving CHD research;
👼 Ellen's experience navigating grief, and how she keeps Brett's light shining;
👼 How The Brett Boyer Foundation is changing lives—and lighting up the world;
👼 Why every life, no matter how short, can have a lasting impact;
👼 And so much more!

💛 Learn more about The Brett Boyer Foundation and how you can get involved: thebrettboyerfoundation.org

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