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6 people are interested
Planters needed
ORGANIZATION: FIRST CANDLE INC
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6 people are interested
Local nonprofit planting 147 flowers in honor of the approx 147 babies lost to SIDS, stillbirth, and other unexpected infant death over Mother’s Day weekend. Event to begin at 10:30am.
More opportunities with FIRST CANDLE INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About FIRST CANDLE INC
Location:
49 Locust Ave., Suite 104, New Canaan, CT 06840, US
Mission Statement
First Candle is committed to the elimination of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and preventable Stillbirths through education and research while providing support for grieving families who have suffered a loss.
Description
Ever year in the United States, 27,000 babies die from SIDS, accidental suffocation and stillbirth. Through our program, Straight Talk for Infant Safe Sleep, we educate nurses, daycare providers, social workers, parents and family members about the importance of creating a safe sleep environment for babies and following the AAP's Safe Sleep Guidelines. We also host a grief line, online support groups and peer support volunteers to help families who have experienced a loss.
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Calf PastureNorwalk, CT 06855
DATE POSTED
April 17, 2018
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REQUIREMENTS
- any help much appreciated