What?
Keegan's Walk for SIDS is a fun-filled event organized by the North
Grenville SIDS Affiliate to raise awareness for SIDS and funds for SIDS
research through the Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths
"(CFSID)". Named in memory of Keegan Patrick Morgan, a
baby who died due to SIDS in 1997, Keegan's Walk for SIDS is in memory of
all infants who have died to this tragedy. It is held each September as
a 'kick off' to 'October is SIDS Awareness Month".
Stepping up the pace this year Brewed Awakenings has joined together with the North Grenville
Council for the first ever run – Brewed Awakening Breath of Hope. Along with the 2 km and 5 km walk for
pledges through the forest centre a 5 km and 10 km race have also been organized. See registration instruction
for this race below.
Other events taking place this year are: an interactive Kid's fun fair including games and prizes for younger
children, BBQ, raffle and entertainment for all to enjoy.
Where?
Ferguson Forest Centre
Hwy 44, Kemptville, Ontario
[Map]
When?
Sunday, 30 September, 2007
Who?
Individuals, families, school groups, teams and athletes of all ages can participate in this years event.
Families can bring their children to participate in the kid's fun fair, enjoy the entertainment
and BBQ. Members of the CFSID will be on hand to answer any
questions you may have concerning SIDS.
How?
Keegan’s Walk – download and print a pledge form. Fill out the top portion of the form, collect pledges and on September 30th, 2007
bring both your pledge form and monies to the event and participate in either the 2 km or 5 km walks. Don’t forget to mark your age
category for a chance to win in our top pledge earner prizes.
Brewed Awakening Breath of Hope Run – Register online at the running room http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=3168 or
download and print the [Registration Form] and mail to Keegan’s Walk for SIDS P.O. Box 578 Kemptville ON K0G 1J0 with your registration fees. Or in person at Brewed Awakenings Creek Side Mall, Hwy 43, Kemptville or Brewed Awakenings 205 St. Lawrence St. in Merrickville. Register by September 15th.
Registration Fees for Brewed Awakenings Breath of Hope Run?
10 km - $35.00
5 km - $25.00
Registration fees submitted prior to September 15th include a race kit, T-shirt, bib and refreshiments following the race along
with race timing results.Registration fees submitted after September 15th may not receive a T-shirt as T-shirts will only be available while supplies last.
Race Kit Pick Up?
Kits will be available to be picked up September 22 to 28th at Brewed Awakenings, Creek Side Mall, Hwy 43 Kemptville or at the event starting at 8:30 am.
Why?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death in Infants under one year of age. In Canada up to 3 babies die each week due to SIDS and no one knows why. Although research has identified ways in which we can reduce the risk of SIDS, more research, education and awareness
is needed to reduce and ultimately eradicate this syndrome. All proceeds from this event will be directed to the Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths for research & education.
For those that would like to participate in this event and cannot attend, please feel free to print a copy of the Keegan's
Walk for SIDS pledge form, collect pledges and on September 30th walk
for SIDS in your own community. Mail the pledge forms and pledges to The North Grenville SIDS Affiliate Box 578, Kemptville, Ontario, K0G 1J0 by September 15th. Or make an online donation through
your paypal account .
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GIVE EVERY CHILD THE BREATH OF HOPE!
All proceeds from this event go to SIDS research & Education through the Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths http://www.sidscanada.org
For more information on Keegan's Walk and the Breath of Hope Run, please email us at:
keeganswalk@sympatico.ca
Thank You for Your Support!
Keegan’s Walk has raised over $60,000.00 since 1999.
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"We'll share the love he taught us, help search for answers true, so other precious babies
will have a chance to live and celebrate first birthdays and SIDS forever." - Irene Morgan
Keegan Patrick Morgan
July 16 - October 31 1997
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EVENT SCHEDULE
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8:30 am
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Registration |
| 9:30 am |
Opening Ceremonies/Warm Up
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10:00 am |
5KM / 10KM run begins
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2KM / 5KM walk begins
| 11am - 3pm |
BBQ |
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Family fun day
and Entertainment |
| 1pm |
Race Results /
Pledge Earner Prizes |
2:30pm
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Closing Cereomonies |
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Emma's Hayride

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