Email: Louise@MattsMission.com

Louise Hammell has been a Christian since receiving Jesus Christ as her savior in 1976. She and her husband Ron have raised three sons. They also have one grandson. Their youngest son, Matthew, was killed by a drunk driver in 1995; he was 17 years old.

One year after Matt's death, Louise began speaking to people convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). She has since spoken to thousands. Her speech, which brings a face to this tragedy, mixes forgiveness with hope and conviction, often moving men and women to tears. The State of New Jersey, recognizing its impact, granted funds so that her speech/presentation could be made into a video. That video, known as "Matt's Mission", is presently being used in prevention programs in several states.

From the night Matthew was killed, Louise began to sense a purpose in this tragedy and soon began to write. She abandoned her desire to become an elementary school teacher and instead pursued a new, unexpected course.

"That You May Know God Has a Purpose", ten years in the making, is her real-life story that demonstrates a peace and a faith that no tragedy can topple.