A heartbreaking tragedy took place when a 3-year-old boy named Josiah Toleafoa was killed on the day he was supposed to celebrate his third birthday.
The sweet boy and his family were at the parking lot of Play City, an indoor venue for kids’ parties, when a car hit Josiah.
Witnesses of the tragedy said that his devastated mother screamed and cried hysterically as paramedics were trying to save his life. Unfortunately, Josiah didn’t make it. He died at the Rady Children’s Hospital.
This family’s lives turned upside down. What was supposed to be a day of joy turned into the worst experience of their lives. Their happiness was replaced with grief and sorrow and their world shattered into a million pieces.
Reportedly, the 36-year-old driver who killed Josiah and whose identity hasn’t been confirmed wasn’t under influence of drugs or alcohol. He stayed at the scene and cooperated with the authorities and reasons behind the loss of control haven’t been confirmed.
Members of the family started a GoFundMe to help Josiah’s mom and dad with the funeral expenses.
“JOSIAH brought the family together- his incredible SMILE, LOVING HEART simply brought JOY to any room. There was no time to see him do amazing things. I KNOW HE WOULD HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD,” the boy’s aunt, Tatiana Toleafoa wrote.
“We’re doing this gofundme to help with my sweet nephew’s funeral expenses and services for the little angel that touched so many lives in so many different ways before he was called to Heaven. Any amount would help, anything at all. We are so thankful to have loving family and friends to be with us and love us through this horrible tragedy and want to be able to put him to rest to say goodbye and never forget the little boy who loved with a tremendous heart,” the page stated.
The owner of Play City donated $2,000 to the Josiah’s family and that the landlord matched his donation as well.
Currently, no arrests have been made.
We are so very sorry for this family’s heartbreak. There is no greater loss than that of losing a child.
Rest in peace, Josiah.
If you see someone wearing these shoes, stop what you’re doing and look around
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to become ensnared in our own trials and tribulations, often forgetting that there are individuals facing challenges far greater than our own.
Every person we encounter is engaged in some form of struggle, whether overt or concealed. This underscores the importance of maintaining constant consideration and treating everyone with the utmost respect.
For me, this principle holds particular significance in interactions with individuals navigating life with disabilities. It’s not about bestowing special treatment or fostering pity; rather, it’s about recognizing the profound inspiration they embody and affording them the respect they deserve.
An essential aspect of demonstrating this respect is acquiring knowledge about the obstacles faced by individuals with various disabilities. Consider, for instance, the visually impaired…
The prospect of losing one’s sight is daunting, as our eyes serve as conduits through which we perceive and understand the world. Yet, there are countless individuals coping with severe visual impairment or complete blindness.
For those living with visual impairment, simple tasks become arduous challenges. Enter Tec-Innovation, an Australian company that has developed a groundbreaking solution: InnoMake shoes.
Reports indicate that these innovative shoes utilize advanced sensor technology to assist wearers in navigating obstacles they may not perceive visually. Equipped with built-in sensors, the InnoMake shoes emit vibrations or sounds upon detecting obstacles, akin to the warning systems in automobiles.
According to information shared on their YouTube channel, the shoes feature specialized slots for the sensors, which retain their charge for up to a week after a three-hour charging session. Moreover, they can be synchronized with a smartphone, allowing users to customize settings such as alert preferences and minimum detection distances.
Have you ever encountered someone wearing such shoes? Were you aware of their purpose? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
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