A Victim’s Plea; a 9-1-1 Call for Excellence (February 17, 2026 8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
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...