Join Pediatric Safety in Supporting Vulnerable Children
The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are changing colors, and the giving spirit is starting fill the air. Are you and your family looking for something to do this fall?
How about something you can do together that raises money for something wonderful? We’ve got some ideas.
Let us introduce you to some children’s health charities and fundraising events that we here at Pediatric Safety think are absolutely worth your time. Vulnerable children and their families depend on organizations and events like these to help support them in their time of need.
Please join us and support one of these great causes and help make the lives of these families, who have already been through so much, better.
Rett Syndrome
“Rett syndrome is a rare, non-inherited genetic neurological disorder that occurs almost exclusively in girls and leads to severe impairments, including seizures, scoliosis, and digestive difficulties.”
Children with Rett syndrome are believed to be able to understand a lot more than they can communicate and express a wide variety of emotions.
The trademark symptom of Rett syndrome is almost continuous repetitive hand movements when the child is not sleeping.
Fundraising
Rettysyndrome.org has a signature fundraising program called the Strollathon. This is their 16th year and they have over 25 locations participating around the country.
Their goal is 1 million dollars and they are almost halfway there.
For more information on how to donate, volunteer, or participate check out their website here.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude’s was founded in 1962 and is one of the world’s leading treatment and research centers for children with cancer.
Since 1962 treatments invented there have helped move the childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% and their patient’s families never pay a dime.
They have treated patients from across all 50 states as well as other countries and have been able to do so primarily through individual’s donations.
Fundraising
Join Pediatric Safety in supporting the Sons of Thunder as they run in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend because “all a family should worry about is helping their child live.”
You can sign up to donate directly, sponsor a team, or you can participate in the marathon weekend yourself! Check out all the details here.
Autism Speaks Walk
“Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.” ~ Autismspeaks.org
Roughly 1/59 children is affected by autism.
Autism speaks has funded nearly $150 million predominantly in scientific grants. The results of which have led to an additional $396 million in autism-related funding. They seek to support innovative research and lifelong supports and services for those affected by autism.
Fundraising
They have walks all over the country at different times throughout the year.
Find a location near you and participate in one of their fundraising walks or donate to them directly on their website.
Other Upcoming Fundraising Events:
Children’s National Health System – They have several events coming up in the Virginia area that you can check out here.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Big Lots just announced a national fundraising campaign to benefit the hospital, details here.
Children’s Miracle Network – They have national and local partners who have fundraising events year round. Or you can host your own!
National down syndrome society – They have upcoming events all across the US. Check them out here.
