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Alyssa Sealey is a ten year oldstudent at Mount HarmonyElementary School with a heartof gold. Young Alyssaparticipated in the SIDSwalk/run in 2014 and even wrote a book to tellabout her experience during the walk. At just tenyears old, Alyssa wrote and illustrated this bookdedicated to Landon Carroll Sneade who passedaway from SIDS at the tender age of 2 months old.The fact that someone so young was affected sogreatly by the SIDs walk, speaks volumes of the

momentum gained from this event and the effortsto raise money for SIDS awareness.

Alyssa is a proud big sister to a younger brotherand sister and does extremely well with hersiblings, caring for them in a maternal fashion. Inher book, Alyssa talks about releasing the doves andthe story of Landon being told during the SIDSevent this year. She woke up that morning withsuch excitement and pride in going to this eventand being able to raise money for SIDS education.In her spare time Alyssa likes to play outside, carefor babies and spend time with her friends.

Congratulations Alyssa on such a beautiful articleand wonderful tribute.

Director’s Desk

2014Walk/RunTeams16th Annual SIDS Walk/Run Another Success! Thisyear’s walk raised over $16,000 thanks to the followingteams…

Up to $5,000Bennett...in memory of Kylee June Bennett

$1,001 - $3,000Landon’s Legacy...in memory of Landon SneadeParker Power...in memory of Parker Willoughby

$501 - $1000Beans…in memory of Joanna

Bollinger...Baby Chase...in memory of ChaseCordle...Walking for Dominic...in memory of Dominic

Hitchcock..in memory of SydneyMiller…Mattie’s Team...in memory of Matthew

Schulz…in memory of JasonWilson…Ayden’s Bumblebees...in memory of Ayden

Up to $500Adams…in memory of ConnorAllen…in memory of Markus

Bastio…in memory of Colin StuartCampell…Devin’s Crew...in memory of Devin Michael

Deems…in memory of Cayden FletcherDiFonzo…in memory of Brailynn SkaiDouglas…in memory of Malik DarbyDowning…in memory of RobertEney…in memory of Landon EneyFelch...in memory of Jordan

Fogle…in memory of Cole BradyGriffin…in memory of Javy

Hargraves…in memory of Dalton Jay AdairHorchler…in memory of ChristianJohnson…in memory of Ja’NyaKindrick…in memory of Dakota

Knapp…in memory of Rayne & JuliusKondabathini…in memory of Anish

Lawson…Tinky Wink...in memory of BrandonLearning Tree of Annapolis

Logan…Kayla’s Village...in memory of Kayla AnthonyLoveless…in memory of Megan JadeLyons...in memory of Henry FranklinMcClung…in memory of Kaitlyn

Mejia…Team MejiaMinnick…in memory of Kenneth Wolf

Nabie…in memory of ZahinaNorth…in memory of Blake RobertPrescott…in memory of Rhys

Ramsey...Team Brearah...in memory of Brearah StevensRoberts...in memory of James Russell Daly “Trae”

Shewbridge…in memory of Kacey EmilySmith…Team Smith

Tulley…in memory of Austin

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There are two families that put a lot of effort both beforethe event and the day of the event that make it asuccess. The Beans family, that started the walk inmemory of JoAnna, provides logistical support by

putting signs along the route so the walkers can find their wayand importantly picking them up again at the end of a long day!Thanks again, it’s a big job.

For several years, the Campbells have joined to honor Devin’smemory and work tirelessly before the event to solicitbusinesses for food and drink donations, as well as tables andchairs and flowers. These are the things that make the event asuccess. And best of all, they cook the hot dogs! For them it is alabor of love and a way of paying it forward. Once again, thankyou for all of your effort.

VolunteersMaking

a Difference

The Center for Infant &Child Loss is very gratefulto the 2014 Walk

Committee and the manyvolunteers who donated theirtime to ensure the success of thisevent. This event is entirelyvolunteer driven and would nothappen without those who care.We couldn’t do it without you!

Beans Family – Adele, Nathan,David, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Kevin,Todd, Erika, and RickyVanBlarganCampbell/McCready Families –Mike, Tracy and Kayla, Lori,Sandy and MichaelCommunity Volunteers –Michele Cannon, Camilla Hyman

Special toour 2014CorporateSponsors

Davis’ PubEastport Shopping CenterSteve and Tess Bennett

PatronsABC Rental

Giant H&S Bakery

Herr’s Snack FoodHoehn’s BakeryPanera Bread

Safeway

2014 Walk CommitteeChairs:

Mike & Tracy CampbellMembers: Lori Campbell

Michael & Sandi CampbellChair Emeritus: Adele Beans

Parents’ Corner360 Days.What does that mean to you? The first thing that comes to mindis...almost a year. For Casey it was a lifetime, for Paul and I it wasthe best 360 days of our lives. Casey was around long enough tohave one of every holiday with us. He even got one familyvacation, one trip to the beach, one ride on the merry-go-roundand even one stay at Grandma's house. The one thing he did notget, however, is a birthday. No parent should have to decidebetween throwing a funeral or a first birthday party for their child.I decided to skip the funeral and celebrate his life with our familyand friends. My therapist told me to be sure and use this time tosay what I need to say. My immediate thought was, wow thisseems incredibly difficult, impossible even. How can I describe toothers who have not been through this horror, how Paul and I feel.There are no words powerful enough to explain what this feelslike. It is easy to explain how amazing, wonderful and adorableCasey is. Most of you knew him or saw countless pictures andvideos on Facebook. But it’s much harder to explain the feeling ofstrangers coming to your place of work to tell you they are sorry

but..., or the face of the doctor when you arriveat the hospital after you have been holding outhope, they got this all wrong. So I won’t eventry to explain that. What I will say, is that if youdo have kids please make sure you make thema priority. If you think tomorrow is guaranteedI hate to tell you, it’s not. I want to tell youthings like work and material possessions won’t make a difference in the long run. Lastly,I want to tell you to really look at your life,slow down, and make sure to make time forpeople who mean the most to you. I made sure to tell Casey that I loved him so, somuch every night, and that ended up being thelast thing I ever told him.

— Cody Leavitt

HOLD THEDATE:

December 6,2014

Kaitlyn's6th Birthday

Dinner Dance for SIDS6-11 p.m. - Legacy Hall

Sykesville, MDkaitlynsdance.com

for more info or tickets

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First Annual BULL ROASTSaturday, July 26, 2014 ~ 2-6pm

LaFontaine Bleue7514 S. Ritchie HighwayGlen Burnie, MD 21061

All proceeds benefit Cuz We Care, Inc.Raffles • Door Prizes • 50/50s • Money Wheel

Menu Includes: Roast Beef, RotiserrieChicken, Sausage w/Onions & Peppers, PulledPork & More. Soda & Beer, Cash Bar Available

Family of Angels FundFriday, July 25, 2014~Doors: 6pm Bingo: 7pm

Orchard Beach Fire Hall7549 Solley Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060

The Family of Angels Fund helps those who have losta child with final arrangements for their children.Join us to win prizes & support a great cause!

$35 min. value baskets to winners of regular bingo.COACH and other designer bags for special games,

3 for $5 or $3 each. There will be 20 vendors.Tickets: Contact your vendor or

Janet Knap 443-413-0297 or Erin Davis 443-905-0279

RAYNE MARIE STUARTNov. 21, 2003 - Dec. 16, 2003

$40 per person • $15.50 4-12 yrs • Under 4 FreeTickets: ADMIN@CUZWECARE.NET or

Tina Briemann 410-971-0286Stacy Connell 410-519-7317

Celebration for Casey

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hen Cody & Paul Leavitt lost their beautiful son Casey on July 5, 2013, five days shy of his birthday; they were in the midst of planning his very firstbirthday party. Their direction took a drastic change. During the course ofthis past year, healing began, friendships formed, memories remained and a

new vision was conceived. The Leavitt’s planned not ONE but TWO birthday celebrationsin honor of Casey to benefit the Center for Infant & Child Loss. The first day was abirthday party filled with all the fixings of any typical child’s party; music, party favorsand a beautifully decorated cake. The second day was a tribute concert with many localbands singing to a sellout crowd at the Baltimore SoundStage. The highlight of theevening was the ever popular band All Time Low. Band members Alex Gaskarth (leadsinger, guitarist), Jack Barakat (guitarist), Zack Merrick (Bassist) and Rian Dawson(Drummer) put on the performance of a lifetime with their acoustic sound, memorablelyrics and amazing voices. It was a phenomenal show and truly a great time was had byall who attended. The Leavitt’s ended this most memorable weekend with a birthday giftto the Center to the tune of $18,000. Thank you very much Paul & Cody for thiswonderful gift in loving memory of your son Casey.

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HOLD THE DATE! Mark your calendarto join us for the 24th Annual AT&T-SIDS Golf Invitational to be held atTurf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, MDon Monday, October 6th.

Join us for the 24th Annual AT&T-SIDS Golf Invitational

GOLF PACKAGE INCLUDES:Embroidered Golf Shirt : Greens Fees : Scoring and Yardage LeafletsCart Rental : Breakfast, Lunch & Cocktail Reception : Range Balls

Bag Service & Cart Preparation : All GratuitiesLocker Room/Driving Range Use

Shotgun Start, Captain’s Choice

Turf Valley Resort2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, Maryland 21042

410-465-1500 • 888-TEE-TURF

For more informationwww.infantandchildloss.org

Golf

Schedule of EventsMonday, October 6, 2014Registration: Starting at 9:00 a.m.Putting Contest 10:00 a.m.Tee-Off Time 11:00 a.m.(Shotgun Start, Captains Choice)Lunch and Beverages Served On CourseEvening Program: Starting at 4:30 p.m.

In Memory of... Parents, grandparents, family members andfriends are invited to submit the name of their loved one for thememorial section in the Program Book of the Golf Invitational. A copy of this booklet will be mailed to you after the event.

Deadline to receive memorials: August 15, 2014

MEMORIAL INFORMATION (please print)

Child’s name:

Date of Birth:

Date of Death:

Parent’s name(s):

Your name:

Your relation to child:

Your address:

City: State:

Phone:

Please print and mail to office or email to jedwards@peds.umaryland.edu

Memorials in this year's Annual SIDS Golf InvitationalProgram Book are currently being accepted at no charge.Memorials will be accepted on first come first serve basis.We will accept memorials until there is no longer roomin the Program Book.

Memorials will be full or half page depending on thenumber of requests received.

Unless space permits otherwise, only 1 memorial per childwill be accepted. You may include a personal message and aphoto. Photos are not returnable, please send a copy.

Place your request as soon as possible to assureplacement in the program book.

Donations will be accepted but are not required.

Please fill out information & send to:

Center for Infant & Child Loss

737 W. Lombard Street, Room 233, Baltimore, MD 21201800-808-7437 or (410) 706-5062

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Memorial Ad Form For a printable form click this link: http://www.infantandchildloss.org/pdf/2014_Memorial_Form.pdf

Center for Infant & Child Loss Staff :LaToya Bates, MSSA, LCSW-C, Program DirectorJean Edwards, Education and Training SpecialistCamilla Hyman, Administrative Assistant

Affiliation Statement: The CENTER FOR INFANT & CHILD LOSS

is within the Division of Neonatology, Department ofPediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine. TheCENTER works closely with the Maryland State Office of theChief Medical Examiner and local health departments.

Funding Statement: The Maryland State Department ofHealth and Mental Hygiene, Center for Maternal and Child Health provides grant funds for a portion of theCenter’s services.

410/706-5062 or 800/808-7437Visit our web site: www.infantandchildloss.org

facebook.com/CenterforInfantandChildLoss

The Center’s goal is to assist families as they learn to livewith the loss of their child and to have hope for the future.Our programs reach out to bereaved families and the

community. Center programs foster hope by offering publiceducation, health care provider training, and instruction foremergency responders and others who may provide support.Each of our four programs is designed to meet individual,family, and community needs. For those families who doexperience the sudden death of an infant or child, the Centermakes immediate contact to give them available informationabout the cause of death and support in their grief.

CICL Advisory Board MembersBrian Felch, Advisory Board Chairman, Parent, Angela Burden,MA, RN, HealthCare Access Maryland, Ami & Bruce Brown,Parents, George Carroll, CCI Printing & Graphic Solutions, AnneCooke, Parent, Chuck Dohrman, Parent, Dr. Colleen Driscol,Div. of Neonatology, Dr. Alison Falck, Div. of Neonatology, DavidFowler, M.D., Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, SherryGoldman, M.D., Parent, Shirley Gutberlet, Michelle Gutberlet,Yaneri Hodgson, LSWA,HealthCare Access Maryland, Ling Li,M.D., Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Tonya Logan, Parent,Terry & Stephanie McClung, Parents, Jonathan Melnick, MelnickAuctioneers, Sandra Mooney, Div. of Neonatology, Lauri Moore,AT&T, Robert & Rosemarie Palmer, Parents, Carolyn Thompson,AT&T, Dr. David Woo, Div. of Neonatology

In partnership withCenter for Infant & Child Loss

737 W. Lombard St., Rm 233, Baltimore, MD 21201www.infantandchildloss.org

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