Ollie's Angels Foundation Shares Elana Korey's Story Publicly for the First Time at Seekonk High School

Seekonk, MA — On March 10, 2026, Ollie's Angels Foundation reached a significant milestone when Robert and Alice Korey spoke publicly as a Victim Family for the first time, sharing their daughter Elana's story with more than 250 juniors and seniors at Seekonk High School. Elana was killed by an impaired driver on July 28, 2024 — eight days before she was to return to the University of Arkansas for her junior year.

The event was chaired by Michelle Haley of MADD Massachusetts and held in the school gymnasium. In a moment of meaningful symbolism, the Korey family noted that the school's mascot — the Warriors — was also the mascot of Alice's own high school in Georgia, providing unexpected strength as they stepped forward to tell Elana's story for the very first time.

Robert and Alice shared Elana's passions, her academic journey at the University of Arkansas, attending Duxbury High School prior, her sorority involvement, her friendships, and her love of helping others. They also spoke about her cherished golden retriever, Ollie — the inspiration behind the foundation's name and Elana's constant companion during the summer before her passing. Their message focused not on sympathy, but on education, prevention, and purpose — a call to action to prevent other families from experiencing such devastating loss.

Students were especially moved by TikTok videos Elana had created — clips of her dancing, shopping for school, and laughing with friends. Seeing her vibrant personality made the tragedy painfully real, and many were brought to tears as they recognized themselves and their peers in her videos. The foundation collected more than 50 student survey responses, many describing how the Korey’s' message reshaped their thinking about impaired driving and personal responsibility.

The presentation also highlighted the foundation's Game Changer Program, which empowers student-athletes from universities including Arkansas, Princeton, Kansas, Vermont, Drexel, and Boston College to use their platforms to speak out against impaired driving. Their peer-to-peer advocacy is already making an impact among high school and college audiences.

The program concluded with a video message from ESPN reporter Heather Dinich, a member of MADD's Advisory Board, featuring the now-iconic "Catch a Safe Ride" football — a national symbol of awareness that has participated in over 100 moments to stop impaired driving. In a standout moment, Seekonk quarterback Nico Bonafiglia stepped out of the bleachers to throw spirals with Robert Korey, embodying the foundation's call to step off the sidelines, take action, and speak up when someone is at risk of driving impaired.

The event was professionally filmed by Tommy Colbert and will be shared across Ollie's Angels Foundation platforms in the coming weeks.

About Ollie's Angels Foundation

Ollie's Angels Foundation is dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Elana Korey through education, advocacy, and community engagement. The foundation works to prevent impaired driving, support youth awareness programs, and inspire positive choices that save lives. Through initiatives like the Game Changer Program and Project 802: Catch a Safe Ride — a discounted rideshare program designed to remove the cost barriers that lead to impaired driving — the foundation transforms grief into goodness and pain into purpose.

For more information, visit www.Ollies-Angels.org