Run for the Angels
- Event raises awareness of and funds for sudden
- Sep 11, 2015
- 3 min read
The Inland Northwest SIDS Foundation, a nationally recognized nonprofit, was started in 2012 by its founder, Liz Montgomery. Liz experienced the death of her son, Mason Rae, on April 23, 2003 from sudden infant death. Through the loss of her son, Liz chose to turn her tragedy into an opportunity to educate the people of Idaho on safe infant sleep practices and provide much needed emotional support to those experiencing a pregnancy or infant loss.
Since its inception, The Inland Northwest SIDS Foundation has provided emotional support to hundreds of families and education to thousands on safe infant sleep practices. The vision for Inland Northwest SIDS Foundation is to eliminate sudden infant death in Idaho and surrounding states through education and awareness and to support those who have experienced the death of their baby.
Do you know your ABC’S for Safe Infant Sleep?
On average, almost 20 Idaho babies die in their sleep each year — suddenly, unexpectedly, and without a clear explanation or due to accidental suffocation, overheating or strangulation. Idaho ranks in the top 20 percent of all states when it comes to sudden and unexpected infant deaths.
The ABC'S of Infant Sleep:
• A - Sleep alone
• B - On their backs with no blankets or bedding
• C - In an uncluttered crib and cool (70 degrees)
• S - In a smoke free environment
Do:
• Do put babies to sleep alone on their backs in a crib or on another firm surface with a tight-fitting bottom sheet.
• Do keep babies away from secondhand smoke.
• Dress the child lightly and control the room temperature. Seventy degrees is ideal.
• Do breast feed and use pacifiers.
Don't:
• Don't put a baby to sleep with blankets, pillows, stuffed animals or bumper pads.
• Don't ever sleep with an infant.
• Don't put a baby to sleep on chairs, sofas, futons, beanbags or cushions.
• Don't put babies to sleep on soft mattresses such as pillow-tops, waterbeds, or memory foam. If the baby leaves an impression in the mattress, it's too soft.
• Don't expose babies to secondhand smoke.
You can help raise funds for support by signing up for the 2015 Run for the Angels, Sunday, October 4th. The 5k race begins at McEuen Park in Coeur d’Alene, ID at 2:30pm, but there is plenty to see and do before hand.
At the event you can learn more about Inland Northwest SIDS Foundation as well as other organizations and vendors. There will be a silent auction and a remembrance ceremony for those who have suffered such a tragic loss. There will also be plenty to entertain the kids including a jump house, face painting and a photo booth from 11am to 2pm.
The cost of the race is $25 for adults and kids 10 and under are $15. Your entry includes a race packet with goodies as well as a T-shirt. Additional donations will be accepted on site. Check-in and other activities begin at noon with the race gun going off at 2:30. To register or become a sponsor of this event visit www.inwsids.org.
The Inland Northwest SIDS Foundation is a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to educating the people of Idaho on safe sleep practices for infants and providing grief support to those who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss. If you are interested in getting involved with The Inland Northwest SIDS Foundation in your local community, please contact our office at 208.557.4371
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