About Button Battery Safety Initiative
Our Story
As a surgical nurse, William witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of button battery ingestion in children - a preventable tragedy that can cause severe injury or death within just hours. What he saw in the operating room on multiple occasions revealed an urgent truth: many parents, caregivers, and even healthcare providers were unaware of the grave dangers these small, commonplace batteries posed.
This revelation sparked a mission. In 2024, William founded the Button Battery Safety Initiative (BBSI) to address this critical gap in public awareness. What began as one healthcare provider's response to a preventable crisis has grown into a dedicated organization committed to protecting children through education and advocacy.
BBSI now serves as a vital bridge between medical knowledge and public awareness, focusing on three essential goals:
Educating families and caregivers about button battery dangers
Providing healthcare professionals with prevention and treatment resources
Advocating for improved safety standards and product labeling
Every child deserves to explore their world safely. Through awareness, education, and advocacy, BBSI works to ensure that button battery injuries become a thing of the past.
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We are committed to the safety of children and those at risk.
Button Battery Safety Initiative
6850 Southwest 76th Terrace, South Miami, Florida 33143, United States
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