Family, friends, and supporters, most of you know about Ezra and Buddies, our 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization established in honor of our son Ezra who passed away from a drowning accident last November 11, 2022. He is also, up to this day, the youngest organ donor in the Philippines.

Since Ezra and Buddies was established in April 2023, we've helped more than 182 families in Ilocos Norte, Philippines and Snohomish County, Washington, by providing learn-to-swim scholarships for children especially in disadvantaged communities. We've also provided scholarships for CPR/BLS certifications for adults whose careers involve working near a body of water, donated life jackets and piloted the Philippines' first lifejacket rental programs. Ezra and Buddies also actively give back to the community through donation of merchandise and items to other causes especially during the holiday season.

Ezra’s death day and two years is coming up on November 11, 2024. We’d love to honor and remember Ezra and his legacy by inviting the community for this opportunity to be part of our cause to continue providing awareness, education on drowning prevention and water-safety scholarship programs for children.

Our online auction will open beginning November 4th, which is his (and his twin brother's) birthday, and end on his death day, November 11, 2024. The theme revolves around early Christmas shopping as Christmas was Ezra's favorite holiday. There will be gift-worthy, unopened toys and items up for auction, gift baskets, as well as experiences/services from local businesses we love. This is a great opportunity to showcase and support businesses while also being a part of a very important cause and, getting early Christmas shopping done!

Support us in our mission to end childhood drowning, which in the United States, is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 and the second cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 5-14. Globally, there is an estimated 320,000 annual drowning deaths worldwide, and the highest drowning rates are among children (stopdrowningnow.org)

If you’d like to participate and contribute or if you have questions, please message us directly at admin@ezraandbuddies.org. You can also visit Ezra and Buddies FB page to know about our organization. Thank you in advance for your generosity and kindness!

Ezra and Buddies' Make Waves Online Auction

In remembrance and honor of Ezra and his legacy, all proceeds will go towards water-safety and drowning prevention programs for children.