
Source: firstcandle.org
First Candle is pleased to share with you our second blog post on HuffingtonPost.com. Emma Byrne Rooney, our Gala Chair and member of the storied Rooney family, owners of the Pittsburgh Steelers and daughter-in-law ...

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On Thursday, October 22, 2009, First Candle will hold its annual Charity Gala at Tribeca Rooftop
in New York City. We've planned a spectacular and glamorous evening
that will include cocktails, dinner, dancing and an outstanding silent
auction.
Proceeds from the Gala support First Candle's ongoing
mission to ensure that ...all babies celebrate their first birthday and
many happy birthdays beyond. Our focus is the battle against
Stillbirth, SIDS and Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID). Do join us!Read More
in New York City. We've planned a spectacular and glamorous evening
that will include cocktails, dinner, dancing and an outstanding silent
auction.
Proceeds from the Gala support First Candle's ongoing
mission to ensure that ...all babies celebrate their first birthday and
many happy birthdays beyond. Our focus is the battle against
Stillbirth, SIDS and Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID). Do join us!Read More
Source: www.firstcandle.org
On Thursday, October 22, 2009, First Candle will hold its annual Charity Gala at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City. We've planned a spectacular and glamorous evening that will include cocktails, dinner, dancing and an outstanding silent auction.

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For the Love of Lily, A Charity Event for First Candle
September 26, 2009
6 - 11 p.m.
Holiday Inn Sioux Falls City Centre
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
This black tie event is being held in memory and celebration of Lil...lian
Marie Pieschke and the legacy and love she left us. Enjoy a formal
night of fine food and socializing along with music and dancing while
contributing to a meaningful cause. Speakers during the dinner include
Dr. Jeffrey Meyer and Pastor Vince Smith. There will also be a fabulous
silent auction during the night, with all proceeds from the dinner and
silent auction benefiting First Candle. For more information, contact
Kristina or Donovon Pieschke at fortheloveoflily@yahoo.com or 605-361-5398.Read More
September 26, 2009
6 - 11 p.m.
Holiday Inn Sioux Falls City Centre
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
This black tie event is being held in memory and celebration of Lil...lian
Marie Pieschke and the legacy and love she left us. Enjoy a formal
night of fine food and socializing along with music and dancing while
contributing to a meaningful cause. Speakers during the dinner include
Dr. Jeffrey Meyer and Pastor Vince Smith. There will also be a fabulous
silent auction during the night, with all proceeds from the dinner and
silent auction benefiting First Candle. For more information, contact
Kristina or Donovon Pieschke at fortheloveoflily@yahoo.com or 605-361-5398.Read More
Source: keloland.com
A Sioux Falls family is assisting an organization that helped them through their darkest hour. First Candle is a national support group for families affected by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.An estimated seven babies die unexpectedly every day in America. ...

First Candle 3rd Annual Holton's Drive for SIDS - 9/26/09 in Keller, TX. This event has raised over $70,000 for First Candle's programs and services in memory of Kathy and Shawn Spradley's precious angel Holton. We wish them all the best this weekend as they have another amazing golf tournament!! We adore you both and your incredible team!!
Source: www.holtonsdriveforsids.com

First Candle
On Thursday, October 22, 2009, First Candle will hold its annual Charity Gala at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City. We've planned a spectacular and glamorous evening that will include cocktails, dinner, dancing and an outstanding silent auction....
Proceeds from the Gala support First Candle's ongoing mission to ensure that all babies celebrate their first birthday and many happy birthdays beyond.
Source: www.firstcandle.org
On Thursday, October 22, 2009, First Candle will hold its annual Charity Gala at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City. We've planned a spectacular and glamorous evening that will include cocktails, dinner, dancing and an outstanding silent auction.

First Candle This is a world wide event to remember all the precious babies lost to us far too soon. Please join us as we start an International Wave of Light so our angels can see it from Heaven!
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Location:Wherever you are
Time:7:00PM Thursday, October 15th

First Candle In recognition of our common goal – ensuring that more babies achieve a happy, healthy first birthday – Cord Blood Registry is making an annual donation to First Candle in celebration of our clients' first birthdays. Our contribution is intended to highlight the great work that First Candle does as well as to recognize the work that is still left to do.
Source: blog.cordblood.com
Unique perspectives, commentary and information about a unique source of stem cells. Newborn stem cells from umbilical cord blood are saving lives and changing medicine.

First Candle Please check out this amazing video for Holton's Drive for SIDS - a Texas event benefiting First Candle in September. Now in its 3rd year, HDS is a golf tournament done in memory of sweet Holton Spradley and is amazingly successful. Thanks so much to Kathy and Shawn Spradley and their incredible team out in Grapevine, Texas for all they continue to do for First Candle and the families we serve!
Source: holtonsdriveforsids.com

Advocacy Alert | Newly Introduced Legislation will Support Education and Prevention Efforts for Stil
Source: firstcandle.org
First Candle is pleased to announce that the Stillbirth and SUID Prevention, Education and Awareness Act of 2009 was filed on July 14 by Senator Frank Lautenberg, D-NJ. A companion bill was filed in the House by Frank Pallone, Jr., D-NJ-6. ...

First Candle First Candle on Huffington Post!
Source: www.huffingtonpost.com
According to national statistics, of the 4,500 sudden, unexpected infant deaths that occur each year in the United States, at least 8 out of 10 happen when the baby is sleeping with an adult.

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Over 200 guests gathered to celebrate and remember the joy Elizabeth Redd Lenhart brought to all our lives. All guests also enjoyed live music provided by The Greg Shelton Trio and First Flight High School's own Justin Rudolph, while sipping complimentary cocktails and watching the sun set on the sound.
The silent auc...tion was a huge success, which offered a variety items donated by Outer Banks' businesses and residents. The evening began at 4:30 pm and lasted until 11:00 pm. Everyone involved had a wonderful time.
The event raised over $11,000 going towards SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) research and advocacy through the national non-profit organization First Candle.
Jessica and I want to thank everyone who helped to make this event possible - our selfless volunteers, local restaurants, local entertainment, local businesses, local promotions, local media outlets, and everyone who attended! See you next year for the 2nd Annual Event!!Read More
The silent auc...tion was a huge success, which offered a variety items donated by Outer Banks' businesses and residents. The evening began at 4:30 pm and lasted until 11:00 pm. Everyone involved had a wonderful time.
The event raised over $11,000 going towards SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) research and advocacy through the national non-profit organization First Candle.
Jessica and I want to thank everyone who helped to make this event possible - our selfless volunteers, local restaurants, local entertainment, local businesses, local promotions, local media outlets, and everyone who attended! See you next year for the 2nd Annual Event!!Read More

First Candle Home Run Derby!!! June 21 at Campbell's Field in Camden, Jersey!! Join us!!

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Join First Candle and the Camden Riversharks at the ball park this Father's Day!
We've teamed up with the Riversharks as they battle the Newark Bears at 1:05pm for a fun-filled day of baseball, kid-friendly activities, as well as your very own chance to hit a homerun out of Campbell's Field! After the game, for a donat...ion of just $10 you will receive the opportunity to hit 5 live pitches out of the park. Perfect for the major leaguer in all of us!
First Candle will also receive $5 off every ticket sold to the game that day by entering the promotional code "baby" when purchasing tickets from www.riversharks.com.
For more information, visit www.firstcandle.org/batting-for-babies.Read More
We've teamed up with the Riversharks as they battle the Newark Bears at 1:05pm for a fun-filled day of baseball, kid-friendly activities, as well as your very own chance to hit a homerun out of Campbell's Field! After the game, for a donat...ion of just $10 you will receive the opportunity to hit 5 live pitches out of the park. Perfect for the major leaguer in all of us!
First Candle will also receive $5 off every ticket sold to the game that day by entering the promotional code "baby" when purchasing tickets from www.riversharks.com.
For more information, visit www.firstcandle.org/batting-for-babies.Read More
To Benefit the Programs of First Candle
Time:1:00PM Sunday, June 21st
Location:Campbell's Field


















