WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Shemwell family is turning their grief into action as they approach another milestone without their son Marco.

For 7 years, the Marco Shemwell Foundation has made birthday celebrations possible for hundreds of kids across Kentucky through their birthday box initiative.

Liz Shemwell, Marco's mother, shared how the foundation began after a devastating loss. In 2018, 4-year-old Marco was hit and killed by a vehicle while walking home after a Kentucky football game.

“Since then, we've received an overwhelming amount of love and support and compassion from the community, and we wanted to pay that forward somehow," Shemwell said.

To inspire others to live like Marco — full of love and cheer — the family launched the Marco Shemwell Foundation.

Each year aroun

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