Volume 20, Number 4 September-October 2014 800-SIDS-FLA www.sidsfla.org

by Roy Bagley

Last week I celebrated yet another birthday — it beats the alternative but the conse-

quences are still a reality of the life cycle. This time of year also marks the formal end

of summer in Maine. The sidewalks are gone and so are the people; they have

closed up their camps for the winter. Today, September 11, is the anniversary of the

worst terrorist attack on American soil and a reminder that innocent lives are very

fragile and the gift of life is so precious. Today is also the anniversary of the day that

our lives changed forever when Lisa Marie Bagley, our first-born daughter, died of

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

The good news is that we have much to be positive about. Our second born daugh-

ter is with child and our grandson is expected to arrive November 6, 2014. We look

forward to a bright future and as old people we will be working to keep up.

For the Florida SIDS Alliance this is the season to begin its fall events. We are final-

izing four workshops for the end of September in four different locations to provide

training for Health Professionals: September 26th - Fort Myers; September 29th- Pen-

sacola; September 30th- Marianna; and October 3rd- Sarasota. We still have space;

if interested contact roybagley@yahoo.com.

We are once again planning a Poker Run this October in conjunction with Bike Week

that involves bringing awareness of Infant Health to the public and to new families.

More details and ways to get involved are in this issue of the newsletter.

October is SIDS Awareness month and for many families in Florida it is a time to re-

member. It can be a time to celebrate the lives of those who blessed us with their

presence and now remain with us in our memories. Continued on page 2

2014/2015

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers

President

Roy Bagley

Vice President

Bunny Hamer RN,MSN

Secretary

Amy Krewson

Treasurer

Judy Lanham

Members

Steven Bonwit

Colleen Cody

Krista Howell

Kimberly Magee

Charlene Melcher

Lea O’Neill

Briana Price

Lisa Scullley (non-voting)

Honorary Board

Gary & Britt Albritton

Michelle Massuh

John Birney

Simone Brown

Darlene Buth

Michelle Hausmann

Christina Hellen

Sally Kopke

Valerie Panciera-Rieth

Leslie Pearce

Leslie Saiontz

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We Remember These...

Handling Sudden Unexpected

Pediatric Death : Bereavement

for the Healthcare Professional

Presented by the Florida SIDS Alliance

We have scheduled three locations for this train-

ing, Fort Myers- September 26th., Pensacola-

September 29th, and Sarasota-October 3. All

travel expenses will be covered by the FL SIDS

Alliance.

Program Content

This educational opportunity is presented to intro-

duce the information and skills needed by the health

professional who serves families who have experi-

enced a loss. The workshop format provides an

opportunity for the participant to role play the home

visit to explore positive interactions. Sensitivity is-

sues related to change in behavior will be present-

ed.

Objectives

Upon completion of this educational opportunity, the

participant will be able to:

1. Identify the victims of grief and loss: the parents

and the family.

2. Identify the qualities that are useful and positive

when dealing with families experiencing grief and

loss.

3. List three facts related to the incidence of SIDS.

4. Identify the basic steps in the grief process.

5. Explain the significance of role play and its benefit

when working with families experiencing grief and

loss.

6. Identify resources available to help with care for

the caregiver.

Goal

To provide the knowledge and skills, enabling you to

perform your responsibilities most effectively with

family members who have experienced an infant’s

sudden death in their family. For more information

contact FL SIDS Alliance or roybagley@yahoo.com.

Faculty

Roy Bagley, President, FLSIDS Alliance

Bunny D. Hamer, Vice President, FL SIDS Alliance

Cody Ledon Albritton 9/27/1995 Matthew Albritton Gary & Britt Albritton Andres Sebatian Alcoba 9/17/2004 Ivette Alcoba Robert Joseph Armitage 9/06/1993 Teddy Armitage, Greg & Linda Armitage Emily Amanda Dickerson 9/13/1999 Lee & Denise Dickerson Logan Douglas 9/30/2000 Sam & Stephanie Douglas Joshua Estel 9/15/1989 Guirlaine Estel Grace Olivia Fields 9/04/2001 Tracy Fields Rico Thomas Guevarez 9/17/1997 Rico & Mary Guevarez Brittany Nicole Hausmann 9/14/1992 Rusty & Michelle Hausmann Margaret Joy Mihalko 9/15/1989 Chuck & Deb Mihalko Rachel Grace Morrison 9/15/1990 Nancie Morrison-Evans Alexander Nelson 9/11/1996 Marcy Krysta Myleigh Kathryn O’Neill 9/26/2007 Scott & Lea O’Neill Bernard & Stephanie O’Neill Erik Howard Peterson 9/11/2000 Kate Peterson Justin Purcell 9/13/1994 Jayson & Tanya Purcell Breanna Roberts 9/04/2000 Monique Coy, Debra Coy McKenzie Grace Roberts 9/06/2011 Gail Roberts Bridget Marie Salem 9/02/1998 Dave & Marianne Salem Timothy Simon 9/24/1989 Roland & Margie Simon Rayan Mehdi Liam Yahiaoui 9/08/2008 Kathleen Woolrich, Kayla, Zahra & Lance

Birthdays

Anniversaries Shauna Faith Aicklen 9/21/2006 Kelly Aicklen Ischade Allphin 9/09/2004 Mike & Dominique Allphin, Mary Sorge Lisa Marie Bagley 9/11/1980 Roy & Bonnie Bagley, Mark & Diana Bagley Keith & Alison Bagley, Karen Pambiachi Robert & Eileen Bagley Renae Anne Colby 9/18/1986 Dan & Sandy Colby Zaren Crawford 9/03/1996 Buffy Hoffman Joshua Estel 9/28/1989 Guirlaine Estel Ashlee Marie Fagan 9/12/1996 Andrew & Dana Fagan Charetta Gay 9/30/2000 William & Charrada Gay, Rita Pittman Jasmine Grooms 9/22/1993 Chris & Rachelle Grooms Kylie Leigh Holcomb 9/28/1996 Randy & Jody Holcomb Lazarus Addison Jacobs 9/14/2002 Eddie & Jenny Jacobs Jerry Ray Kimbrall 9/13/1991 Jerry & Melissa Kimbrall Grant Connor Maddox 9/24/1995 Lee Ward Sofia Juliana Martinez 9/10/2000 Felipe & Cristina Martinez Nicholas Joseph Nobisso 9/21/2005 Kristine & Rosa Adele Scotty O’Neill 9/18/1992 Scott & Lea O’Neill, Jennifer O’Neill Bernard & Stephanie O’Neill Jonah Pak 9/07/1992 Kyungjun & Sophia Pak Milagros S Perez 9/28/1989 Reinalso & Juana Perez Jon Shelley 9/11/1991 John Shelley, Pam Shelley Edward David Siska 9/15/1991 Ellen Siska Mackensi Grace Van Arsdale 9/29/2006 Bryan & Cori Van Arsdale Terrance Jerome Walton 9/04/2001 Erica Walton, Jori Brinson Rayan Mehdi Liam Yahiaoui 9/19/2008 Kathleen Woolrich, Kayla, Zahra, Lance Courtney Tyler Zaldivar 9/23/1999 Reri & Andrea Zaldivar

December 8th is the National day that involves over

100 Angel of Hope Memorial sites who will gather

together for a candle light service to celebrate the

lives of children. There are seven sites in Florida:

Marco Island, West Palm Beach, Amelia Island,

Altamonte Springs, Shalimar, Tampa Bay, and Pen-

sacola where you can join the celebration. for

more details visit www.richardpaulevans.com/angel-

statues/locations.

Check out our 2015 calendar of events including a

walk-a-thon, golf tournaments, and a soft ball tour-

nament.

Yes, we do have much to grateful for and our future

is bright because of the passion for life that our com-

mitted health professionals, families, and dedicated

volunteers work so hard to make life better of our

community and the future generations, THANKS TO

ALL OF YOU FOR KEEPING THE LIGHT OF

HOPE BURNING.

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Ashlyn Abernethy 10/13/2008 Sean & Sabrina Abernethy Gavon Kellner Brown 10/13/1994 Simone Brown, Homer & Susie Page Ryan Dawson 10/19/1992 Dan & Tammy Dawson Caroline Elizabeth Dugas 10/06/1999 Jeff Dugas Taylor Freeman 10/22/1995 Matt & Pat Freeman Amaria Gelsey 10/10/2000 Aundrea & Lamar Gelsey, Doris Jordan Tyler Dean Gemmill 10/22/1981 John & Debbie Gemmill Breanna Gonzalez 10/04/1984 Tom & Carmel Gonzalez Chance Gabriel Goodman 10/04/2001 Riley & Melissa Goodman Cedric Green 10/02/1992 Miriam Green Franklin Guice 10/14/1992 Kelly Guice Jenna Ren Hayes 10/12/2000 Kim Smith Deanna Johnson 10/23/1993 Darcelle & Edna Covert Joseph Michael Kaschak 10/31/1995 Daniel & Annette Kaschak Liam Henry Koenig 10/13/2008 Jaime Ross, Eileen Herman Anthony Dominic Leone-Ramos 10/02/2002 Elizabeth Leone Isabel Avery Magee 10/14/2011 Kimberly Magee Jason Robert Melcher 10/05/1998 Robert & Charlene Melcher, Chuck & Joyce Conti Kristen April Moore 10/14/1990 Ed & Debra Moore Matthew Aaron Overman Jr 10/25/1988 Matt Overman Shelby Lynn Perry 10/17/1995 Pam Perry Michael Evan Quick 10/09/1990 Stephanie Quick Nicole Lisa Saiontz 10/20/1986 Steven & Leslie Saiontz Chace Alexander Steward 10/26/1996 John & Desiree Steward Beatriz Valdes-Pages 10/31/1986 Javier & Maria Valdes-Pages Lisette Valdovinos 10/10/1989 Antonio & Elvira Valdovinos Brianna Velasquez 10/11/2004 Roberto Velasquez & Leanna Torres Juan Tavares Washington 10/30/1995 Cheryl Mitchell Summer Marie Wood 10/21/1992 Matt & Mary Wood, Michelle Jones, Dorothy Burger

Birthdays

We Remember These...

Anniversaries Andres Sebatian Alcoba 10/27/2005 Ivette Alcoba Lazaro Alonzo 10/29/2008 Esmerelda & Maria Sanchez Abigail Baker 10/19/1992 Francis Baker Thomas Devon Banar 10/28/1995 Doug & Sathia Banar, Diane Carlile Justin Eli Blanton 10/25/1991 James & Norine Blanton, Emma, Jordan Morgan Bloodsworth 10/31/1993 Louis & Brandy Bloodsworth PJ Alan Buth 10/03/1995 Darlene Buth Tyler Warner Canatsey 10/11/1989 Larry & Tammy Canatsey, Jack & Jean Canatsey Clay Tyler Doomy 10/04/1998 William Doomy Audrey Hoff 10/13/2000 Daniel & Wende Hoff Jonathan Andrew Hunt 10/24/1996 Doug & Lisa Hunt Rece Huseman 10/13/2007 Nick & Jinmi Huseman Raymond & Jeanne Huseman Michael & Sara Huseman Sarah Lloyd 10/13/1999 Jeannine Lloyd Christian David-Allan MacFarland 10/12/2006 NancyDee & Scott MacFarland Brendan Maruyama 10/18/1985 Rod & Nancy Maruyama Evan Christian Mesa 10/26/1997 Roly & Erica Mesa Margaret Joy Mihalko 10/23/1989 Chuck & Deb Mihalko Alexander Nelson Ortiz 10/10/1993 Christina Hellen Janelle Paragas-Aponte 10/25/1995 Miguel Aponte & Joanne Paragas Tyler Parrish 10/24/1991 June Parrish, Karen Artman Daniel Perez 10/04/2007 Cary & Alex Perez Cortney Pouncey 10/20/1995 Penni Glass Breanna Roberts 10/23/2000 Monique Coy, Debra Coy Gabriel Julian Rodriguez 10/22/1990 Carlos & Teresina Rodriguez James Alan Scott II 10/17/1995 Jim Scott Joseph Allen Sculley 10/07/1992 Bill & Lisa Sculley, Billy, Michael, Leslie Bonnie Roberts, Mark & Melissa Speer Doris Sculley, Katie, Jonathan Charles Grayling Stoutamire 10/13/2005 Carl & Laurie Stoutamire

3rd Annual

Florida

SIDS

Alliance Poker Run

Saturday

October 19,

2014 For the third year in a row, the King of Solomon Widow Sons are hosting a Poker Run for SIDS in Seminole County. The ride is open to motorcycles, cars and trucks. It starts and stops at Seminole Harley-Davidson. The route winds through some of the most scenic areas in Seminole county. A chapter challenge is open for riding groups in the Central Flori-da area with a prize for the chapter with the most riders.

Poker Chips will drawn at the stops along the way for prizes, A 50/50 raffle and si-lent auction round out the event. Because the event is being held during Central Florida's Biketoberfest, live music will be featured when the riders return to Semi-nole Harley-Davidson. Come out and join us it's a fun time for all!

Hosted by the Knights of Solomon Widows Sons

Registration 9 to 10 am Seminole Harley-Davidson

Cars and trucks welcome to participate

First Bike out at 10:00 am

Prizes for Best and Worst Poker Hand Silent Auction and Door Prizes

For more information about the ride call Ric Roberts at 407-748-3901

For information about the

FL SIDS Alliance call Charlene Melcher at 407-242-4701

Here’s my gift to help save our babies:

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Please make check payable to:

FLORIDA SIDS ALLIANCE

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