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Upcoming Events |
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March 27, 2010: Peer
Contact Training |
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What is a Peer Contact: A parent,
grandparent, relative, childcare provider, or foster parent
who has experienced the death of an infant due to SIDS or
SUID and has volunteered to reach out to newly bereaved
family members or caregivers to offer emotional support.
For additional information about qualifications and
responsibilities,
click here.
If you are interested in volunteering to be a
peer contact, the next training is scheduled for March 27,
2010 in Ankeny, Iowa. The training is scheduled to
begin at 10 a.m., mileage will be reimbursed, and there is
no registration fee.
To register or if you have questions, call
Patty at 866-480-4741 or email
info@iowasids.org.
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November 6, 2009:
The 3rd Annual Vine and Dine Wine Pairing Dinner was
held at the Davenport Country Club in Pleasant Valley, Iowa.
Learn more about our 2009 Vine & Dine
Corporate Sponsors at:
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United Healthcare |
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Trinity Regional Health
System |
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John Deere Medical Group of
the Quad Cities, P.C. |
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Mutual Med, Inc. |
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Specialists, P.C. |
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Wine Wipes |
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Need a dress for Vine & Dine? Visit our
friends at Charm Boutique! |
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We appreciate their support of this annual
event & the Iowa SIDS Foundation! |
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Save the Date Events |
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August 28,
2010: 11th Annual Walk for the Future
Volunteers needed for preparation and on walk
day! Additional information will be posted as it
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Volunteer Opportunities |
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866-480-4741 or email
info@iowasids.org for more information on our events or to volunteer! You could make the
difference for a family in Iowa! |
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Summer 2009 Events |
August 12,
2009: State Fair Parade
The Iowa
SIDS Foundation will be sponsored a parade float in Iowa's
State Fair parade. The purpose of the float was to
promote the Foundation's Walk for the Future. To view
photos,
click here.
August 22,
2009: 10th Annual Walk for the Future
The
tenth annual Walk for the Future was held Saturday, August
22, 2009. The walk was held in Albia, Cedar Rapids,
Cedar Valley, Keswick, Mason City, Pleasant Hill, and
Washington.
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* Click here to
view photos from the Cedar Rapids walk. Thank you to
Jeanie Hanna for submitting the video clip. |
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* Photos can be viewed through myspace by
clicking here. The photographers request a $5
donation be submitted to the Iowa SIDS Foundation if any of
these photos are reproduced. |
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SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Photography & DJ services at
the Pleasant Hill walk were provided by AB&B Photography and
Bear's Music Machine. PLEASE contact Bear and Beth at
myspace.com/abbphotoiowa or
abb-photo@hotmail.com
for your photography needs or if you need Disc
Jockey/Karaoke services visit them at myspace.com/bearsmusicmachine
or by email at
djkp_bear@hotmail.com.
Copper Creek Golf Course for
their support of the raffle and use of a golf cart!
Visit their website at:
www.GolfCopperCreek.com. |
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The Pleasant Hill Walk Committee has
had some inquiries about the handmade designer jewelry that
was included in the Pleasant Hill raffle. These items
were made by Linda Knoop, owner of Twisted Tinker Designs.
Linda can be contacted at
twistedtinker@netins.net or 515-266-2322.
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