11th Cribs for Kids® Breath of Life Stroll

The sudden, unexplained loss of a seemingly healthy infant incites a unique pain, a deep grief and an incomprehensible void only truly understood by those who have experienced it. That's why hundreds of family members who have lost infants to SUID (Sudden Unexplained Infant Death), SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), miscarriage, or stillbirth deaths will come together to walk in Cribs for Kids® Eleventh Annual Breath of Life Stroll on Sunday, September 22, 2019, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. along the North Shore Trail. The Breath of Life Stroll begins at 810 River Avenue (near the 16th Street Bridge) and processes toward PNC Park on the North Shore.

"The Breath of Life Stroll provides a safe and supportive environment for families to celebrate the memories of the infants who have left us too soon," said Judy Bannon, the executive director and founder of Cribs for Kids®, a Pittsburgh non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the rate of infant sleep-related deaths. "This walk also helps raise awareness regarding life-saving information including infant safe sleep practices and environments. While September is designated as Safe Sleep Awareness Month, we want safe sleep practices to be observed and applied every day of every month."

The Breath of Life Stroll is a fundraiser for Cribs for Kids®, and walkers are encouraged to walk in teams and raise money to help Cribs for Kids® fulfill its mission. All money raised during this event supports the Cribs for Kids® program to help continue the life-saving mission of helping every baby sleep safer. Every $50 raised provides a safe sleeping environment for a family in need.

"Every $50 that a team raises can make a difference and help save a life," said Bannon. "It's a day to work toward our ultimate goal: to eliminate infant sleep-related deaths. But it’s also a day to celebrate and we intend to make it an unforgettable event for all who participate."

For more info, visit www.cribsforkids.org or call 412-322-5680 x4.

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Time: 10am-2pm Category: Community Sponsor: https://go.evvnt.com/500440-3?pid=6581 Artists / Speakers: The City of Pittsburgh first responders will show off their emergency response vehicles., Puppetworks will perform a puppet show for attending children., Special appearances will be made by Marvel characters and other superheroes., A caricature artist and balloon twister will be present., Community resources and vendors will be present and will provide activities for children.