Ask your local businesses, libraries, town/city halls, schools, police and fire stations to participate by lighting up their buildings throughout the month of March. Consider illuminating your home in blue and yellow to honor the children who are gone too soon and to acknowledge the resiliency within our SUDC community affected by SUDC.
Post your photos, #ShineALightOnSUDC, tag the SUDC Foundation and ask your followers to share your post to meet our 50,000 shares on social media challenge!
For more details, please email us at: [email protected].
As National Volunteer Month ends, we would like to #ShineALight on Sarah Nesheiwat, an SUDC Ambassador and loving mother to Zaid (12/8/2013 – 5/5/2016) for her exceptional volunteerism.
In 2018, Sarah initiated a book drive to support other SUDC families to spread acts of kindness within their communities. Inspired by SUDC families leaving bubbles, toys, or flowers to brighten another person’s day in memory of their child, Sarah saw an opportunity to foster childhood literacy and share the love of reading.
As a teacher, childhood literacy is a passion for Sarah. She believed that children`s books could serve as another meaningful way to spread random acts of kindness. To date, the book drive has distributed more than 18,000 books across the United States and Canada in memory of SUDC children. C.S. Lewis once said, “We read to know we are not alone.”
As Sarah has shared, "The book drive connects our SUDC families together in service, connects each family with their local community, and introduces countless children to the joy of reading, all the while blessing the world with the memories of our SUDC children and raising awareness for our cause. It is in this connection that their little lights shine on."
Thank you, Sarah, for being a beacon of hope for the SUDC community while shining a light on SUDC and honoring the memories of our precious children gone too soon.
As National Volunteer Month draws to a close, let’s continue to spread kindness and raise awareness one act of service at a time.
To learn more about the book drive and volunteer opportunities, please email: [email protected].
#BeTheChange #NationalVolunteerMonth #SUDCAmbassador #ChildhoodLiteracy #SUDCBookDrive #CommunityService #RandomActsOfKindness #SUDCAwareness #TogetherWeAreStronger #MakeADifference #ShineALightOnSUDC
Honoring Black Maternal Health Week (April 11- April 17) and April is National Minority Health Month.
Did you know?
Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood occurs in Black/African American children at a rate more than 2.2 times that of white children. This staggering statistic sheds light on the urgent need to address disparities in healthcare and mental wellness among minority communities.
During this important week and month, let`s come together to advocate for better access to maternal healthcare and mental health resources for Black and minority families. By raising awareness and fostering support, we can strive towards equitable care and better outcomes for all.
#BlackMaternalHealth #MinorityHealth #HealthEquity #Awareness #Support #ShineALightOnSUDC #SUDCAwareness #SUDCAwareness #Advocacy #Research #SUDCFoundation
Happy Volunteer Month to our AMAZING Volunteers!
The SUDC Foundation would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the incredible volunteers who generously give their time, skills, and energy to support the SUDC Foundation and our mission.
Whether you are raising awareness, providing comfort to a grieving family, or hosting a fundraiser; your contributions, no matter how big or small, make a profound impact on the lives of those affected by Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC).
Thank you for being the heart and soul of our community. Your kindness, generosity, and compassionate support inspire us every day.
If you are interested in joining our incredible team of volunteers, please reach out to us at: [email protected].
Together, let`s continue to #ShineAlightOnSUDC and provide hope and comfort to those affected by SUDC.
#VolunteerMonth #Grateful #TogetherWeAreStronger #Support #Hope #SUDCFoundation #NationalVolunteerMonth #WeLoveOurVolunteers #GriefSupport #Advocacy #Awareness #Research #ChildLoss #ChildLossAwareness #FamiliesFirst #TogetherWeHeal
This March, 142 landmarks across the globe illuminated in blue and yellow, the official colors of the Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation to #shinealightonsudc in honor of #sudcawareness month, nearly doubling the amount of landmarks that participated last year! We humbly thank each and every landmark that participated in this initiative, for their commitment to raising awareness and honoring all of the children gone too soon.
A special thank you to @NoteworthyPerformers and @Catherinemaoo for this beautiful rendition of "What was I made for?" by Billie Eilish, performed in honor of all families affected by SUDC.
#SUDCFoundation #SUDCAwareness #ShineALightOnSUDC #Landmarks #MarchIsSUDCAwarenessMonth #AwarenessIsYearRound #AwarenessNeverStops #FamiliesFirst #TogetherWeHeal #Awareness #Advocacy #Research #Support #GriefSupport #ChildLoss #ChildLossAwareness
As SUDC Awareness Month comes to an end, and we step into April; let us remember to continue to #ShineALightOnSUDC each and every day. Let’s keep the conversation going year-round to take us one step closer to living in a world without Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood.
Like and share this post to continue to #ShineALightOnSUDC and together, we can make a difference, every single day of the year.
#SUDCAwareness #SUDCFoundation #Awareness #Advocacy #Research #Support #MarchIsSUDCAwarenessMonth #AwarenessNeverStops #Change #ChildLoss #ChildLossAwareness #TogetherWeHeal #FamiliesFirst #TakeAction #BeyondAwarenessMonth #StayAware #SpreadAwareness #EveryDayCounts #TogetherWeCan #CommunityAwareness #RaiseAwareness #EveryDayCounts
JL Tower
Anchorage
March 14-22
Terrame’ Day Spa
Huntsville
March 1-31
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix
March 15
Union Plaza Building
Little Rock
March 18
Big Dam Bridge
Little Rock
March 13
Long Beach Civic Center Buildings
Long Beach
March 22
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
March 15
International Gateway Bridge
Long Beach
March 22
710 Freeway
Long Beach
March 22
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego
March 13
Water Tower
Santa Ana
March 13 – 17
McNichols Civic Center Building
Denver
March 1-4
Milford City Hall
Milford
March 1-3
Waterbury Town Hall
Waterbury
March 4
St. Mary’s Hospital
Waterbury
March 24
Panorama Tower
Miami
March 22
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville
March 15
Aloha Tower
Honolulu
March 21-22
Financial Center (666 Walnut Street)
Des Moines
March 5
Skybridge
Davenport
March 25-31
875 North Michigan Avenue Building
Chicago
March 18
MLK Bridge
Fort Wayne
March 1-3
Robert N. Stewart Bridge
Columbus
March 1-4
AES Indiana
Indianapolis
March 4 & 21
BMO Plaza
Indianapolis
March 22
LIED Center
Lawrence
March 5
Flint Hills Discovery Center
Manhattan
March 8
Helix Garage
Lexington
March 9-15
Victorian Square Garage
Lexington
March 9-15
Pedways
Lexington
March 9-15
Louisiana State Capital Bldg
Baton Rouge
March 4
City Hall Clock Tower
Lewiston
March 15
City Hall Dome
Baltimore
March 4
UMass Science Complex
Boston
March 10
Fitchburg MA City Hall
Fitchburg
March 1-31
Westfield MA City Hall
Westfield
March 1-13
Gloucester City Hall
Gloucester
March 1-31
Gardner City Hall
Gardner
March 1-31
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Springfield
March 12-13
Gillette Stadium
Foxborough
March 25
McKay Towers
Grand Rapids
March 1-5
Lowry Avenue Bridge
Minneapolis
March 15
I-35W St. Anthony’s Fall Bridge
Minneapolis
March 1
St. Louis Science Center
St. Louis
March 8
One Summerlin
Las Vegas
March 20
Band Stand at Town Common
Londonderry
March 29
Casino Piers-Ferris Wheel
Seaside Heights
March 19
TRIAD1828 Center
Camden
March 19
Gotham Hall
New York
March 1
One Peace Bridge US & CAN
Buffalo
March 5 & 22
City Hall Clock Tower
Yonkers
March 22
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls
March 22
Spireworks One World Trade Center
New York
March 22
OneWTC Podium
New York
March 22
One Bryant Park
New York
March 22
One Five One West 42
New York
March 22
Sven
Long Island City
March 22
Alfred E. Smith Building
Albany
March 22
Gov Mario M. Coumo Bridge
Nyack/Terry Town
March 22
1WTC
New York
March 22
Kosciuszko Bridge
New York
March 22
State Education Bldg
New York
March 22
MTA LIRR – East End Gateway at Penn Station
New York
March 22
Moynihan Train Hall
New York
March 22
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Poughkeepsie
March 22
Albany International Airport Gateway
Albany
March 22
The H. Carl McCall SUNY Bldg
Albany
March 22
Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
Albany
March 22
Empire State Plaza
Albany
March 22
State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center
Syracuse
March 22
Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal
Fairport
March 22
Wells Fargo (550 South Tryon Street)
Charlotte
March 12
Premier Bank Tower
Youngstown
March 2
Terminal Tower
Cleveland
March 2 & 5
Mason City Hall/Center
Mason
March 4-10
Clock Tower
Strongville
March 22
Myriad Botanical Gardens / Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory
Oklahoma City
March 15
Skydance Bridge – Lower & Upper
Oklahoma City
March 15
One Liberty Place
Philadelphia
March 1
Two Liberty Place
Philadelphia
March 1
Lincoln Financial Field/Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia
March 15
Ben Franklin Bridge
Philadelphia
March 22
PECO Bldg @ 2301 Market Street
Philadelphia
March 20-22
Sakonnet River Bridge
Jamestown
March 2
Sky Wheel Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach
March 1
Alamo Quarry Market
San Antonio
March 18-24
Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City
March 15
1625 Eye Street Building
Washington, DC
March 18
Seattle Great Wheel
Seattle
March 1
Mayo Clinic
Lacross
March 18
Joondalupe Drive Bridge
Perth
March 3
Matagarup Bridge
Perth
March 3
Mount Street Bridge
Perth
March 3
North Bridge Tunnel
Perth
March 3
Sky Ribbon Bridge
Perth
March 3
Blue Bell Tower
Perth
March 17 & 19
Yagan Square
Launceston, TAS
March 8, 22 & 29
Elizabeth Quay
Launceston, TAS
March 11 & 25
Monash Park Tree
Victoria
March 15
Mooroopna Water Tower Gardens
Victoria
March 15
Wiener Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
Vienna
March 9
Museen der Stadt Linz/Lentos Art Museum
Linz
March 12
Museen der Stadt Linz GmbH
Linz
March 12
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge
Fort McMurray, AB
March 19 & 22
High Level Bridge
Edmonton, AB
March 22
Calgary Tower
Calgary, AB
March 22
Arts Common
Calgary, AB
March 22
Olympic Plaza
Calgary, AB
March 22
Reconciliation Bridge
Calgary, AB
March 22
Lethbridge City Hall
Lethbridge, AB
March 22
BC Place Stadium
Vancouver, BC
March 22
Science World
Vancouver, BC
March 22
Vancouver Convention Center
Vancouver, BC
March 22
British Columbia Legislative Bldg
Victoria, BC
March 22
Confederation Garden Park/Fountain & Waterfall
Victoria, BC
March 22
Nanaimo Bastion Lighthouse
Nanaimo, BC
March 24
Confederation Building
St. John, NL
March 22
St. John City Hall
St. John, NL
March 22
CN Tower
Toronto, ON
March 22
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, ON
March 22
Canada Life Building
Toronto, ON
March 22
Toronto 3D Sign
Toronto, ON
March 22
Peace Bridge CAN & US
Fort Erie, ON – Buffalo, NY
March 5 & 22
Kingston City Hall & Springer Mrkt Sq
Kingston, ON
March 22
JA Taylor Bldg
London, ON
March 22
London City Hall
London, ON
March 22
RBC Place London
London, ON
March 22
Sifton Properties
London, ON
March 22
Oakville City Hall
Oakville, ON
March 14 & 17
Oakville Town Hall
Oakville, ON
March 14 & 22
Brant Street Pier
Burlington, ON
March 9
Uptown Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
March 14
Ottawa Sign
Ottawa, ON
March 22
Shaw Centre
Ottawa, ON
March 23
Fred A. Lundy Bridge
New Market, ON
March 21
Mississauga Clock Tower
Mississauga, ON
March 22
La Grande roue de Montral/Ferris Wheel
Montreal, QC
March 22
Olympic Stadium/Montreal Tower
Montreal, QC
March 22
SaskTel Centre
Saskatoon, SK
March 5
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