SBS 2007 Newsletter

Jewels & Jeans was held October 14, 2006 at the Waterford at Fair Oaks with NFL Hall of Famer, Charley Taylor as our Master of Ceremonies. We dined, danced and had a great time. With the help of our generous sponsors, underwriters, donors, guests and volunteers we raised over $20,000. With these proceeds and those with from our 2005 fundraiser we have provided a computer keyboard for an Osborne High School boy, 14 adaptive toys to 14 special needs children and teens, a sensory vest for a Metz Middle School student, a bath seat, computer software, two adaptive bicycles, three wheelchairs and 11 therapeutic horseback riding scholarships in VA and MD. We also made a generous donation to Springfield Challenger a recreational program for special needs children (20 t-ball/baseball teams). We would like to thank our sponsors, Miller & Long Concrete Construction, Mike Garcia Construction, and SGS Builders, Inc. We would also like to thank Wise Guys Contracting and Mr. Burgess for the purchase of Maggie’s bicycle and of course many thanks to our volunteers for their hard work and support.

Shaken Baby Prevention Inc is addressing awareness and prevention of shaken baby syndrome at the present time though billboards and bus tail lights with the posting of more billboards nationally and transportation systems. If you would like to help with this effort please contact Catherine Sanders (703) 966-2091.

Shaken Baby Prevention Inc., a 501C3 was founded by Catherine Sanders in honor of her son Ryan, a shaken baby survivor. “Raising a child with special needs has shown me how difficult it can be to ensure your child has everything needed for a full life”. Catherine is a member of the PWC-GM Chamber of Commerce and the Shaken Baby Council, a national council promoting awareness and prevention of SBS and legislation for awareness and stricter sentencing guidelines. She is the founder of a national billboard campaign, Shaking A Baby Shatters Lives” “It’s a big step in prevention for people to know the danger in it, to know that it is against the law and to know that they will go to prison for it.” Ebert said.

Cathy Sanders has just been a champion, and she’s had an everyday reminder of what can happen to someone you love.” (Washington Post 12/28/00)

Shaken Baby Prevention Inc. was awarded the 2006 Prince William County Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce Shelley Krasnow Community Service award for their part in the helping the local community and was nominated for the 2007 award as well.

We continue to receive applications to help children in VA/MD/DC and appreciate your ongoing support. Your tax deductible donations can be made to Shaken Baby Prevention or by credit card via our website www.sbsprevention.com

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