The foundation was born out of the tragic kidnapping, rape, and murder of Denise Lee in North Port, Florida in 2008. Despite 5 calls made to 9-1-1 that day, including a 9-minute call from a bystander witnessing her abduction in the car next to her, Denise was not rescued before her murder. Denise’s husband Nathan had made it his life’s work to honor his courageous wife by promoting better training, standardized protocols, and technological advances for 9-1-1 so that it meets expectations of all citizens. Determined not to have Denise die in vain, Nathan is partnering with the 9-1-1 industry and using the powerful emotional ammunition of these tragic events to drive change in public policy. it is hoped that the public awareness and disgust of these tragedies, if channeled and focused in a responsible way, will lead to legislative changes in funding, training, certification, and technology.