About us

The Sarah Tapley Foundation was founded in 2019. The heart to help families through critical healing journeys came out of Matt and Lisa Tapley’s personal walk with their family through the illness of their daughter, Sarah.

Sarah was a vibrant, faith-filled and strong girl who continues to inspire people with her resilience and focus through critical illness. Sarah had big heart for her family and friends throughout her life. She cared to make sure the people surrounding her were cared for and felt special and seen, even through her life-threatening illness.

Matt and Lisa, through their family walk, felt that in starting the Sarah Tapley Foundation, they could extend a level of care and support to families walking through similar circumstances. Carrying on Sarah’s legacy, our foundation exists to help families in the related issues surrounding childhood illness. A large area of focus is in supporting the siblings of critically ill children, helping them to recognize and face their own unique challenges.

Please take some time to hear about the heart behind the Sarah Tapley Foundation from Matt and Lisa in the video below.