Two Small Lives, Two Big Losses
A Preventable Tragedy at School
Five-year-old Benedict Blythe loved school so much he cried when it closed on weekends. But in December 2021, he died after an allergic reaction at Barnack Primary School.
An inquest found the school “failed to follow his allergy care plan” and delayed giving medication.
His mother, Helen, called the failure “systemic” and now leads a campaign, #ProtectPupilsWithAllergies, pushing for better allergy protocols.
Loss on the Farm
In Indiana, four-year-old Maverick Lee Flinn died in a tragic accident when a tractor struck him and his great-grandmother. Known for his joy and hugs, his community honored him by harvesting his family’s wheat in a single day.
Calls for Change
Maverick’s family launched the “Maverick Minute,” urging farmers to pause before operating machinery.
A Shared Legacy
Though their deaths were different, both boys inspire action—Benedict’s story demands accountability, while Maverick’s promotes reflection and safety.
