Elizabeth "Lizzy" May Hammond

Type of Donation:       organs

Age and Location:      Age 9 - Reno, NV

Donation Date:           7/19/2019

Sponsor:                      Honored by Donor Network West

ELIZABETH’S STORY

Elizabeth "Lizzy" May Hammond was born in Reno, November 2, 2009, to loving parents Wendy and Mitchell Hammond, Sr.

She died after a horrific incident July 14, 2019, when a bounce house, with her inside, was blown into electric power lines.

She loved school and was a member of "LEGO Robotics," excelled in mathematics, received Citizenship Awards, all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

Lizzy was an amazing kid, she was a friend to everyone she met, giving encouragement, support, and unwavering love. She also had a way of communicating with all generations, she was fearless to chat with seniors, adults, and kids. She was outgoing and confident.

Lizzy loved watching movies and TV shows about cooking, wedding dress shopping, zoos, and crocodiles, all with a bowl of popcorn. She was a committed follower of all the Disney princess movies; she adored the love stories and dressing up. She also enjoyed Star Wars and musicals such as the Sound of Music. She loved everybody in her family, her younger brother and sister were the apple of her eyes… she encouraged them and loved them unconditionally.

Her contributions to the community are many, and all heartfelt. She volunteered for the local Food Bank, military organizations, Operation Backpack, Operation Easter Basket and Shopping with the Sheriff, to name a few. She served food at homeless shelters, held bake sales, and created soldier care packages.

She attended patriotic events and loved marching in the Reno Veterans Day Parade, stopping to pass out American flags to spectators. Lizzy volunteered for Wreaths Across America to lay wreaths at the Fernley Veteran's Cemetery, where she is now buried. She was such a notable part of these events that the local organizations felt she was their own special mascot.

Lizzy’s other pastimes were spending time with family, friends and her beloved animals; her dogs, cat, and goat. She was an active member of the Merry Milkers Goat 4H club and dreamed of owning a horse. The goat was just the start.

Lizzy's parents donated Lizzy's precious gift of life to benefit others, encouraging Lizzy’s legacy of a giving spirit.