Carbon Monoxide Awareness
The LAUREN Project History
Since Lauren's accidental death from Carbon Monoxide, the silent killer, The LAUREN Project has championed the need for every home that has any potential exposure to carbon monoxide be protected with CO detectors. Unfortunately, Lauren is not the only person to pass away from Carbon Monoxide. Just 6 weeks before Lauren's accidental death on January 5th, 2009, the Lofgren family, Caroline, Parker and their 2 children, died in a multi-million dollar home in Aspen, CO. They had won a few nights at this beautiful home from a silent auction fundraiser. The death of Lauren Johnson and the Lofgren family led to legislative action in Colorado. In March of 2009, then Governor Bill Ritter, signed into law, The Lofgren Johnson Families Carbon Monoxide Safety Act. (HB 1091) This law requires CO detectors within 15 feet of every sleeping space in all new homes, homes that are sold, and rentals. With an average of 56,000 homes sold each year in Colorado, more and more households are protected by CO detectors. However, not all homes will be protected for many years and that is the population The Lauren Project is focusing on with its Colorado projects. Most other states do not have any CO laws/requirements. As The LAUREN Project continues to grow, our reach is spreading on a national and international stage. Since our inception in 2009, the LAUREN Project has donated tens of thousands of CO detectors to low-income and at risk neighborhoods throughout the United States.
Carbon Monoxide Awareness
2026 CO Grant Starter Kit Application
2026 CO Grant Starter Kit Application
2026 CO Grant Starter Kit Application
The Lauren Project is happy to award up to 50 carbon monoxide alarms (10 yr lithium battery) to the organizations that complete the application below as presented by Don Johnson and Diane Hall at the 2025 CO Safety Summit in Biloxi, MS. Each grant must be matched by the same number of C.O. alarms (or more) to qualify. Applications must i
The Lauren Project is happy to award up to 50 carbon monoxide alarms (10 yr lithium battery) to the organizations that complete the application below as presented by Don Johnson and Diane Hall at the 2025 CO Safety Summit in Biloxi, MS. Each grant must be matched by the same number of C.O. alarms (or more) to qualify. Applications must include a description of the canvassing/distribution event where the alarms will be distributed along with a commitment to make sure they are properly installed and offer assistance to install if a household requests it.
Understanding Carbon Monoxide
2026 CO Grant Starter Kit Application
2026 CO Grant Starter Kit Application
Carbon monoxide gas is known as the “silent killer”. It is a poisonous gas created by poor combustion or improper ventilation of furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces and even motor vehicles (left running in an enclosed area). Since it cannot be seen or even smelled, if concentrations become high enough, it can quickly injure or kill you
Carbon monoxide gas is known as the “silent killer”. It is a poisonous gas created by poor combustion or improper ventilation of furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces and even motor vehicles (left running in an enclosed area). Since it cannot be seen or even smelled, if concentrations become high enough, it can quickly injure or kill you or a loved one. Every year at least 430 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning, and nearly 50,000 people are hospitalized.
The LAUREN Project Accolades
2026 CO Grant Starter Kit Application
The LAUREN Project Accolades
- Lofgren and Johnson Family Carbon Monoxide Safety Act was signed into law March 24, 2009 in the state of Colorado requiring working C.O. detectors when properties transfer owners
- 2012 International Building code now requires C.O. detectors
- The LAUREN Project has donated thousands of C.O. detectors to low-income neighborhoods throughout the United States