



A legacy.. Olivers Foundation...
A legacy.. how it began..
Following the tragic loss of our son, Oliver, who passed away in September 2021 at the Evelina Children's Hospital following choking on pasta at the Jellybeans Day Nursery in Ashford, Kent. We felt compelled to create a lasting legacy in his memory. The Oliver Steeper Foundation was established in mid-2023 with the mission of ensuring that life-saving LifeVac medical devices are available in all registered early years childcare settings. We deeply miss Oliver's beautiful smile, his infectious laughter, and the immense joy he brought to our lives, however brief his time with us was.
Our vision...
We are currently fundraising for The Oliver Steeper Foundation, which is officially registered with the Charity Commission. Our mission is to provide life-saving medical LifeVac devices to all registered childcare and early years settings across the UK.
Achieving this goal is a significant undertaking, both financially and logistically, but we are committed to making it a reality, no matter how long it takes.
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Each device costs between £60 and £85, and we are deeply grateful for any donations, large or small, that support our cause. If you would like to contribute, please visit our JustGiving page by clicking the link above.
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Your generosity will make a lasting difference, and we thank you for helping us honor Oliver’s memory in this amazing legacy.



Applications PAUSED for funded devices...
Our foundation has now given out over 1000 devices and we are pleased to continue our applications for FREE funded devices for all registered childcare and early years settings in the UK. Please click the button below to start your application process.
Don't forget, you're able to purchase a device yourselves, whilst helping our charity at the same time.. Please visit our online shop.
The application form will automatically disable when reaching the funding allowance.

Purchase a genuine LifeVac® device from us...
The stark fact is wherever there is a human, there is a possibility of a choking incident occurring. Whilst our aim is to supply all registered EY settings across the UK, you can also purchase a LifeVac for your home, your car, your workplace or even your children's childcare provider. VAT to be added at checkout as of 06/02/25.

2025 - Our next fundraising events..
2025 - Fundraising events continued..

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Can you volunteer some time to help us at these events? You do not require any previous experience or any knowledge of LifeVac as we require people to help run our fundraising games and aid with our fundraising efforts. If you can spare any time on the dates above, please do get in touch with us.
LifeVac® has two sonic welded discs for interchangeable sized masks, as one size will not “fit all” and a one-way valve system which means when applied no air can be forced through the interchangeable sized masks. LifeVac’s® non-invasive design means no tubes can push the tongue back or obstruct further down in a panic situation. This also means no tubes can become blocked rendering the device useless if only part of the obstruction has been removed.

Tigerlily offer Free 2 hour Virtual Safely Feeding and Choking Training...
Tigerlily Training is proud to support the Oliver Steeper Foundation to raise awareness and educate EYFS practitioners and parents on Feeding Safely and the latest first aid guidance for infant & child choking. Be prepared to save a child’s life.
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Tigerlily are offering a Free 2 hour Virtual Safely Feeding and Choking Training for all UK EYFS Practitioners & Parents following the death of Oliver.
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*Please note this training does not include LifeVac device training.

Eat Safe campaign, in memory of Oliver...
EatSafe is a campaign designed to support safer eating in early years non-familial settings. The campaign was developed following the tragic death of Oliver Steeper in September 2021. A child dies in the UK every month from choking and hundreds more require hospital treatment. EatSafe has been designed to support early years settings providers and management to ensure the safeguarding of mealtimes and to reduce the risk of serious harm whilst eating. Whist primarily designed for early years settings, the principles and guidance may also be of use to other settings providing food to children in their care.


