Strength – you never know how strong you are until strong is all that you can be.
We’ve all dealt with unfortunate situations (and trust me, I’ve had my fair share in 2009 – that’s a separate blog post to come). One of my best friends growing up – from preschool through high school graduation – Ashley, had to endure the pain that comes with losing a child. In January 2013, her precious sweet baby Aden passed away.
Flash forward to October 5th, 2013 and her strength helped co-planned the area’s first annual 5k run and walk for SIDS Awareness with the help of SIDS of Illinois. About 300 supporters showed up to participate, raise awareness and honor the memory of those who are no longer with us due to SIDS. Here is an article, from the area newspaper recapping the event.
I urge you all to:
- Follow SIDS of Illinois on twitter: @SIDSofIllinois
- Like their facebook page: SIDS of Illinois (Safe Sleep)
- Donate, spread the word, support and volunteer at SIDS events
On a lighter note, there was this mini car that as a grown woman decided to try to fit in…yes, that would be me. My only question was “where are the cup holders”!
Also, it was held at my high school. I probably haven’t been back since I graduated. Shhhh, let’s just keep that year a secret for now! Shout out to Hall High School.
Here is a photo of Ashley with her husband, her son Owen, and baby on-the-way 🙂
Always in our hearts, in memory of Aden.
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