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NBC 5 Burlington, VT

2/4/26

Bolton Valley, VT - Ollie's Angels welcomes first ski ambassador, to honor life, legacy of Elana Korey.

In the summer of 2024, the Korey family lost their daughter, Elana 20, to an impaired driver on the highway just outside Stowe, Vermont. After the crash, they started Ollie's Angels, a nonprofit that educates young people about the impacts and dangers for impaired and reckless driving,

ESPN Honors Elana

1/14/26

ESPN Senior Writer & Reporter Heather Dinich helped amplify a local message by sharing the story of Elana Korey, a DHS graduate who was killed by a drunk driver in 2024. Dinich supported the Ollie’s Angels Foundation’s campaign, “Catch a Safe Ride.”

Stopping impaired driving is critical, especially among high school and college‑aged communities, where one safe decision can save a life. The Ollie’s Angels Foundation Inc., founded in memory of Elana and named after her beloved Golden Retriever.

BURLINGTON FREE PRESS Burlington, VT

12/30/25

New DUI Honor Patrol honors Vermont victims during Holiday road shifts with law enforcement

Police departments planned to honor Scott Anthony Russell, 15; Olivia Nicole Miles, 6; and Elana Grace Korey, 20, during patrol shifts on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.

DUXBURY CLIPPER Duxbury, MA

11/5/25

Deputy Chief of Boston Fire Department supports Ollie's Angels Foundation to promote driver safety

Robert Korey and fellow Duxbury resident Mike Hocking, Deputy Chief of Boston Fire Department encourage others to "Catch a Safe Ride" in memory of Elana Korey.

GREET DUXBURY Duxbury, MA

11/4/25

Pet Ambassador Ollie helps bring community and connection

Elana Korey's golden retriever - "Ollie" is the proud pup behind its mission to help others. Ollie is a comfort therapy dog supporting those in need carrying on Elana's love, compassion, and light. Thank you to the Greet Duxbury Magazine for showcasing Ollie's love.

DUXBURY CLIPPER Duxbury, MA pages 19-21

8/31/25

Ollie's Angels "Catch a Safe Ride" football continues to spread driver safety message at Cape Cod Baseball League and meets with Boston Red Sox World Champion Jarod Saltalamachia for support

Ollie's Angels partnered with the Cape Cod Baseball League, Bourne Braves, and MADD to promote driver safety to stop impaired driving.

SEVEN DAYS Burlington, VT

7/30/25

After a Fatal Crash, ‘Ollie’s Angels’ Promote Sober Driving

Elana Korey was a passenger in a car who lost her life on I-89. Her parents have started a foundation to warn of the perils of driving under the influence.