Stepping Up for SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is a heartbreaking tragedy for families, and support for those trying to cope with the loss of a child is vitally important. The Inland Northwest SIDS Foundation is dedicated to providing grief support, educating parents and caregivers on safe sleep practices and bringing awareness to the community. Inland Northwest SIDS Foundation holds free monthly safe infant sleep classes which cover the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations for safe sleep. Participants receive all materials free, including a halo sleepsack, and learn more on keeping their infant safe while they sleep.

To help raise awareness for this cause, Tessendorf Family Chiropractic in Hayden has teamed up with Inland Northwest SIDS. For each new patient that comes through the doors in March, Doctors Tom and Joe Tessendorf will donate a sleepsack to the organization. Once they hit their goal of at least 25 new patients, a donation of three cribs will be made as well.

Like most area nonprofits, Inland Northwest SIDS Foundation relies heavily on donations from businesses and individuals in the community. Without the support of friends and neighbors, many of these worthy organizations would not be able to function. There is a lot of talk these days about shopping local; it is something we all should strive to do. But how about taking it one step further and shopping at local businesses who do their part to give back to the community. You won’t only be helping to support community owned businesses, you will also benefit those in the area who rely on many of our nonprofit agencies during challenging times in their lives.

If you would like to make a donation or learn more about Inland Northwest SIDS Foundation visit their website at www.inwsids.org.

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