RICHMOND, R.I. (WPRI) — The Maddie Potts Foundation held a book launch in Richmond on Saturday afternoon.
Stephanie Potts — Maddie’s mom — and other parents came together for the release of “Lives Unfinished: Parents’ Reflections on Child Loss,” which shares the stories and experiences of 10 parents who experienced losing their child.
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Maddie was on the soccer field during her senior year at Chariho High School when she suddenly died from an aneurysm in 2017.
The foundation — named after Maddie — was created two months later.
In 2022, the “Maddie Potts Field House” was opened up at Chariho with the goal of honoring her legacy.
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Stephanie Potts explained why sharing Maddie’s story is a big part in the grieving process.
“We were just broken and shattered and talking to all these parents and getting to know them better through this process — their communities really did the same thing,” she told 12 News. “And I’m hopeful that this book will obviously help other parents, but I also am hopeful that it will help other communities.”