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DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

The Center for Infant & Child Loss’strongest attribute is the impact ofits work on families who haveexperienced the death of a child. TheCenter is committed to assuringMaryland families facing the sudden

unexpected loss of their infant or child (0 to 16 years of age)have no cost access to bereavement interventions,counseling, and information based on best practices andcurrent research. In addition, CICL is dedicated to theeducation and training of persons working in health and

Record Crowd Raises over $22,000!Good weather is always a welcome addition to this event and

after the string on not-so-nice weekends, we reveled in thefact that it was dry and the sun made an appearance! This is

a day for friends and families to gather at Quiet Waters Park inAnnapolis, Maryland, to remember their beloved children. Once

again, the children marveled at the doves as they were released. Aftercircling a couple of times, high in the sky, they headed home. In amoving ceremony, each family steps to the microphone to speaktheir child’s name for all to hear and to never forget. Close to 500people attended this year, our largest attendance to date; many for

the first time. For others, it has become anannual event to gather and remember.

Director’s Desk

child care, emergency response, law enforcement, andcommunity services to promote awareness and knowledge ofSudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), other sudden andunexpected infant/child deaths, and practices to reduce the riskof these deaths. CICL studies trends in sudden and unexpecteddeath and identify effective training and outreach initiatives tobenefit children and families.

The Center has identified 10 specific missions to assure that theorganization remain strong and relevant in the years to come:

1. Expand grief counseling initiatives2. Enhance promotion of infant safe sleep training/awareness3. Increase child injury prevention initiatives4. Increase promotional awareness of Maryland’sCyberbullying Law;

5. Enhanced promotion of mentoring pilot project6. Dissemination of educational materials to hospitals acrossthe State

7. Manage fundraising initiatives8. Identify additional funding sources

9. Study trends in infant/child death to make appropriatelegislative recommendations

10. State of the art database

In 2013 the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene had tomake the difficult decision to reduce the CICL Grant. The mostrecent DHMH grant continues to reduce the funding received.It is imperative that the Center act proactively and immediatelyto secure funding through additional grant opportunities andfundraising.

The Center recently launched a Mobile Giving Campaign toraise awareness for our organization and to seek support. Bytexting CICL to 20222 you will donate $10 to the Center andhelp our mission of compassion.

Millions of people find gardeningtherapeutic and relaxing, a way to stay intouch with nature. Working with plantsis hands-on and produces tangibleresults while nurturing the mind, thebody, and enriching the spirit. A gardencan provide a serene place forcontemplation and a place to leave thestresses of the day behind.

A garden requires work and takes timeto cultivate to get results, very muchlike the healing process and workingthrough grief. Plants respond to careand they are non-judgmental. Theirgrowth is incremental, not unlike thegrief process. A daily check-in is helpfulin both regards.

The simplicity of a garden makes itideal for a beginner. A parent can teacha child while enjoying valuable timetogether. The children might even eatthe vegetables they grow! Community

gardens can be a way tocreate pride in a neighbor-hood with young and oldworking side by side toward agoal. Even if you don’t havea green thumb, you can growsomething hearty likeornamental grasses.

Gardens can be created with acolor scheme or a purpose suchas flowers for cutting, attractingbutterflies or birds, or aroundwater features. Benches andhand made stepping stones asaccents, create a focal point.For those who may not have the space, useof containers such as clay pots or windowboxes are an option. Anything that can begrown in the ground can be grown in acontainer. Use your imagination.

Planting a tree either in your own yard,on school grounds or in a park is a

wonderful way to honor your loved one,serving as a lasting memory as it grows.If you are not afraid to get your handsdirty, the possibilities are endless and thebenefits rewarding and long lasting. Asearch on the Internet or a trip to thelibrary can start you on a journey ofhealing. It’s never too late to get started.

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Gardening as Therapy

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They say that time heals all wounds. Stephanie & TerryMcClung don’t exactly subscribe to that theory. Insteadthey say, “It’s what you do over time that may help ease

the pain a bit. For us, getting involved, raising awareness, andgiving back has helped. But everybody deals with that wounddifferently and there’s no right or wrong way.”

Terry & Stephanie connected with CICL shortly after theirdaughter Kaitlyn passed away from SIDS in 2009. They’reactive in a number of the Center’s initiatives and are AdvisoryBoard Members. They also organize an event of their own, witha large portion of the proceeds benefiting CICL.

Kaitlyn’s Birthday Dinner/Dance for SIDS has become anannual tradition for Terry & Stephanie since Kaitlyn’s 1stbirthday in 2009. The Dance is held on the first Saturday inDecember each year. There have been subtle changesthroughout the years, but generally speaking Kaitlyn’s Dancehas become a tradition with many of the same attendees andmany of the same highlights.

2015 was no exception. About 200 people attended Kaitlyn’sDance at the Legacy Hall in Sykesville. After enjoying adelicious meal from “The Oyster Guy” and Salazar Catering,attendees filled the dance floor with the help of the always

The McClung Family Has Done It Again!!!

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entertaining DJ Paul Lantz. As usual, a lot of people were notempty handed when they left. There were 40 Silent AuctionItems, 8 Chinese Auction Items, and a LOT of door prizes. Newthis year, with the help of eFotoz, most attendees took home afun set of pictures from the photo booth. Special thanks toColumbia Ski Club, the vendors just listed, the many peopleand businesses who made donations, and all the attendees formaking Kaitlyn’s 7th Birthday Dinner Dance for SIDS anotherincredible success. $7,000 was raised this year. That brings thetotal money raised in Kaitlyn’s name over the course of theyears to $50,000!

Planning for this year’s dance is already underway. Kaitlyn’s8th Birthday Dinner/Dance for SIDS will be held on December3, 2016 – Kaitlyn’s actual birthday. The venue will again be theLegacy Hall in Sykesville, MD and most of the other details willremain the same. The biggest change in 2016 and the biggestnews for the Center is that all proceeds of the Dance willbenefit CICL. Tickets will go on sale soon. More details will beavailable at kaitlynsdance.com and facebook.com/kaitlynsdance

Terry and Stephanie spend about 6 months of the year veryfocused on Kaitlyn’s Dance, but they hope to continue thistradition year after year. “It doesn’t matter how much time haspassed. That wound will never completely heal. But taking timeout to remember and honor Kaitlyn and carry on her legacyeach year eases the pain a bit. That’s why we do what we do.”

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The 3rd Annual Dr. G’s Vegas Nightfundraiser is a proven success. Weare so very fortunate to have

friends that come out year after year tosupport our mission and Dr. G’spassion. Our guests came out tocelebrate and honor Dr. Gutberletand the Center for Infant & ChildLoss, an organization he founded in 1975. Dr. Gutberlet’s missionwas to support Maryland families who suffered the sudden andunexpected loss of an infant. This program has since expanded toprovide grief to families who suffer the sudden and unexpected deathof an infant or child through the age of 16 years as well as provideeducational training to childcare and public safety professionals in theState of Maryland.

The night began with cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a briefwelcome the Center’s Director LaToya Bates, who also served as theMC for the evening, providing door prizes to lucky attendees. As thegames played on throughout the night, there was a laughter andcheers all around. Guests played blackjack, roulette, slots, the moneywheel and more with $100,000 “Heavy D” Bucks’. Door prizes weregiven out every 15 minutes adding to the excitement of the activegame play. Special thanks to the Center’s Advisory Board Membersfor providing the giveaways.

As the night continued, the air grew thicker with excitement as thecompetition of who could win the most raffle tickets began. At theend of the night, the person with the most raffle tickets increasedtheir chances to win one of 3 flat screen TVs. In addition, there were12 Silent Auction Items courtesy of some simply phenomenal friendsof the Center.

The evening concluded with a few words of thanks from LaToya Bates& Jonathan Melnick.Congratulations to all thewinners of the evening, whichinclude, the winners of the doorprizes, the 50x50 raffle and theflat screen televisions that werethe grand prizes.

Please be on the lookout forinformation regarding the 4thAnnual Dr. G’s Vegas Night. It will be held at the SouthernManagement Center on thecampus of the University ofMaryland.

Hope to see you there!!!

3rd Annual Dr. G’sVegasNight a Huge Hit

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HAVE A DAY SPONSORSTelegent Engineering, Inc.

FUNNY TIESUniversity of MarylandSchool of Medicine Department of Pediatrics

BOUNCY BALLS SPONSORCCI Printing

& Graphics Solutions, Inc.Mercy Medical Center Mt. Washington

Pediatric Hospital

A Special Thank You to the Dr. G’s Vegas Night PlanningvCommitteeConnie Kihm Connie GrossartMichelle GutberletShirley GutberletJonathan MelnickSandra MooneyRobyn ReichMishawn SmithJennifer Spieler

SPECIAL RECOGNITION & THANKS FORPROFESSIONAL SERVICESJonathan Melnick,

Melnick AuctioneersAnthony Boston, PhotographerJoAnne Huey – The Wine Source

VOLUNTEERSStacy AyersTina BriemannDea CarterTeressa FrazierDeb GuzikTenisha HollowayKarie JohnsonMichelle KingKimberly MooreSherri ParsonsRobyn ReichShantell RobertsMishawn Smith

In appreciation of our 2016 CorporateSponsors, THANK YOU for your support!

SILENT AUCTION DONATIONSWine & Rack – Dr. Cynthia Bearer, LaToya Bates,

Connie GrossartBaltimore Orioles Basket – Dr. Colleen DriscollAccessories for the Home – Bob’s Discount FurnitureAccessories for the Home – Bob’s Discount FurnitureAccessories for the Home – UMMS NICU FacultyBasket of Coffees & Teas – StarbucksDinner & A Movie – CCI Printing & GraphicsWine Tasting & More – Cindy CarricoSteamboat Colorado Vacation – Jonathan MelnickRavens Basket – UMMS NICU FacultyLiquor Basket – Cuz We CareBaltimore Orioles Tickets – Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

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Continued from Page 118th Annual WalkThere are a host of people and businesses that come together to make

this event happen. Many thanks to Walter Kulane of Dove Tails for hisprofessionalism and passion for this event. Panera’s, bagels and

Hoehn’s Bakery’s donuts helped to fuel the walkers in the morning. MangerPacking Company, donated the hot dogs, Giant Foods donated fruit, ABCRental, much needed tables and chairs, and Charm City Ice. The hungrywalkers gobbled up the hot dogs grilled to perfection by the Campbell family.Herr’s Snack Foods never says no to our requests for chips. Anthony Bostonis our resident photographer and also helping out with pictures, DavidCarter, grandfather of Tyler.

Recently this year we lost two people who had quite an impact on the walk intheir own way and were recognized at the dove release ceremony. First,Barbara McCready, mother of Tracy Campbell, lost her battle with cancer afew months ago. She spent her own money and time purchasing drinks forthe walk every year in memory of grandson, Devin Campbell. We truly missedher and her generosity.

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Secondly, two days after she worked a Quarter Auctionto raise money for Team Landon Sneade, Joann Spittledied suddenly. She was a dear friend and supporter ofthe Sneade and Rogers families and will be sorelymissed. Thank you to both of these women for theircontributions and we remember them and theirfamilies as they grieve their loss.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR2016 CORPORATE SPONSORSBender FoundationDynamic DetailingEastport Plaza, Inc. Howlin Concrete, Inc. Kids Super Smile, LLCMastercraft Refrigeration Miller’s Mobile Marine

PATRONSABC RentalGiant Food Herr’s Snack FoodsHoehn’s Bakery Manger Packing CompanyMaryland Flower & Foliage CompanyPanera Bread

VOLUNTEERS MAKING A DIFFERENCEThe Center for Infant & Child Loss is very grateful tothe 2016 Walk volunteers who donated their time toensure the success of this event. We couldn’t do itwithout you.

BEANS FAMILY – Adele, Amanda, David, Jeffrey,Kevin, Nathan, & Todd BeansBoomer Callaway, Zack Marcinoski

CAMPBELL FAMILY & FRIENDS - Mike, Tracy, &Kayla CampbellKelly Jordan, Andria & Joe Richmond, Avari, Bailey &Hailey

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERSDavid & Dea Carter, Terre Dohrman, Idia Osaghae,Shantell Roberts & Amanda Wilson

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18th Annual SIDS Walk/RunAnother Success! Thank you to thefollowing teams that participated.Up to $6,000Landon’s Legacy…in memory of

Landon Sneade

$2,000 - $5,000Campbell…Team Jax…in memory of

Jaxson CampbellParker Power…in memory of

Parker Willoughby

$500 - $800Bennett…in memory of Kylee June BennettHitchcock…in memory of Sydney Hitchcock

$300 - $499Beans…in memory of JoannaCampbell…Devin’s Crew…in memory of

Devin MichaelEney…in memory of Landon EneyGerstner…in memory of Jadon ShackelfordLee…E4Rhyan…in memory of Rhyan Lee

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Up to $299Adams…in memory of ConnorAllen…in memory of MarkusBastio…in memory of Colin StuartBerg…Team Nugget…

in memory of Samantha JoyBoswell…Team BoswellBowers…Team BowersBrady…in memory of CurtCarter…Tyler Smiles…in memory of TylerCiullo…Baby Bear…in memory of GavinDouglas…in memory of Malik DarbyDowning…in memory of Robert Lee…E4Rhyan…in memory of RhyanEney…in memory of Landon EneyGibson-Jones…Baby Q…in memory of QuincyTaylor… in memory of Javi Pla-GriffinHarris, Patricia…in memory of Cole BradyHarris, Stephanie…in memory of ChristinaLaChapelle…Charlie’s Angels…

in memory of CharlesLogan…Kayla’s Village…in memory of KaylaJones…in memory of Tyree Hope Jr. Kemp…in memory of DennisKondabathini…in memory of AnishLoveless… in memory of Megan JadeMiller…Mattie’s Team…

in memory of MatthewNewark…Strength in NumbersNichols…Baby Chase…in memory of

Chase BollingerSchulz…in memory of JasonSmall…The HawksSmith…in memory of LyriqSpelhaug…in memory of AriaTaylor…in memory of Javy Pla GriffinThe Learning Tree of Annapolis

Maryland Charities CampaignIf you are a State employee and would like tocontribute to the Center through payrolldeductions, be sure to include Book 5384, UMBFoundation, for the MCC account code. Thereis a listing of accounts under the School ofMedicine for SIDS (26309) which willdesignate your donation to the Center. Checkthe box and fill in the amount. Thank you somuch for considering the Center as therecipient of your donation.

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Cheryl AdamsIn Memory of Shelby Adams

Tonya LoganIn Memory ofKayla Simone Anthony

Oneita DohrmanIn Memory ofZachary Lutz Dohrman

BoeingIn Honor of Brian Felch

Kristen Eckenrode, Richard Foster,Beverly O’Connor, Susan O’Rourke,Tammy Page, Julie Procopio, KellyPurnell, Dawn RameyIn Memory ofJohn Michael Gielen

Don & Sandie SalsberyIn Memory ofDevyn Alexis Giordano

Ken & Laura KolbIn Memory of Quinlan KolbSusan CodyIn Memory of Casey Leavitt

Dawn BergerTeam JEM3 Ride for SIDSIn Memory ofJack McLung

Terry & Stephanie McLungKaitlyn’s 7th Birthday DanceIn Memory ofKaitlyn McLung

Kathleen Bolduc, Michael Hokana,Jacqueline Kelly, Chris Krusa, Marty & Kathy Sealey, Linda WilliamsIn Memory ofJoann SpittleStephen M. RothIn Memory ofMichael Waller

Pier ButlerIn Memory ofShirley Jean Jackson-Duszynki

Staff Attorneys Office for the6th Circuit Court of AppealsIn Memory ofShirley Jean Jackson-Duszynki

United Way of Central MDIn Memory ofAll the children that have died

Donations

Nov. 2015 – May 2016In Memory of...

Outreach and Training EffortsNovember 2015 – May 2016

TRAINING Day Care Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Pregnant / Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Professional Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

OUTREACH Risk reduction materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,359 Light switch covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . **16,920 Safe Sleep Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312

* light switch covers sent to all birth hospitals in Maryland

Center forInfant & Child LossMemory Quilt

Many of you have seen thebeautiful quilts displayed at theannual memorial services andevents each year. These quiltshave individual squares createdby families of loved ones toremember their child. If you would like to add a quiltsquare please follow theseguidelines:

• Size 8x8• Material – cotton or cotton/poly blend• Design – individual taste and creativity

Mail to the Center for Infant & Child Loss at the address on this newsletter.

In Memory of... Parents, grandparents, family members andfriends are invited to submit the name of their loved one for thememorial section in the Program Book of the Golf Invitational. A copy of this booklet will be mailed to you after the event.

Deadline to receive memorials: August 6, 2016

MEMORIAL INFORMATION (please print)

Child’s name:

Date of Birth:

Date of Death:

Parent’s name(s):

Your name:

Your relation to child:

Your address:

City: State:

Phone:

Please print and mail to office or email to [email protected]

Memorials in this year's Annual SIDS Golf InvitationalProgram Book are currently being accepted at no charge.Memorials will be accepted on first come first serve basis.We will accept memorials until there is no longer roomin the Program Book.

Memorials will be full or half page depending on thenumber of requests received.

Unless space permits otherwise, only 1 memorial per childwill be accepted. You may include a personal message and aphoto. Photos are not returnable, please send a copy.

Place your request as soon as possible to assureplacement in the program book.

Donations will be accepted but are not required.

Please fill out information & send to:

Center for Infant & Child Loss

737 W. Lombard Street, Room 233, Baltimore, MD 21201800-808-7437 or (410) 706-5062

Memorial Ad Form For a printable form click this link: http://www.infantandchildloss.org/pdf/2014_Memorial_Form.pdf

6:00 - 10:00 pm • Legacy HallSykesville Freedom District Fire Dept.6680 Sykesville Rd. Sykesville, MD 21784

[email protected] for more info or tickets

Kaitlyn's8th BirthdayDinner Dancefor SIDS

December 3, 2016

For more information and tickets visitcaseyleavitt.com

All proceeds go to Center for Infant & Child Loss

Join us for the

HOLD THE DATE! Mark your calendar to join us forthe 26th Annual AT&T-SIDS Golf Invitational to beheld at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, MD onMonday, September 26th.

Schedule of EventsMonday, September 26, 2016Registration: Starting at 8:30 a.m.

Putting Contest 9:00 a.m.Tee-Off Time 10:00 a.m.

(Shotgun Start, Captains Choice)

Lunch and BeveragesServed On Course

Evening Program:Starting at 4:00 p.m.

Turf Valley Resort2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, Maryland 21042

410-465-1500 • 888-TEE-TURFFor more information: www.infantandchildloss.org

Golf PackageIncludes:Embroidered Golf Shirt,Greens Fees, Scoring andYardage Leaflets, CartRental, Breakfast, Lunch &Cocktail, Reception, RangeBalls, Bag Service & CartPreparation, All Gratuities, Locker Room, Driving Range UseShotgun Start,Captain’s Choice

BirthdayCelebration

July 8, 2016FOP Lodge 69

Catonsville, MD 21228

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Center for Infant & Child Loss Staff :LaToya Bates, MSSA, LCSW-C, Program DirectorJean Edwards, Education and Training Specialist

Affiliation Statement: The CENTER FOR INFANT &

CHILD LOSS is within the Division of Neonatology,

Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland

School of Medicine. The CENTER works closely

with the Maryland State Office of the Chief

Medical Examiner and local health departments.

Funding Statement: The Maryland State

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene,

Center for Maternal and Child Health provides

grant funds for a portion of the Center’s services.

410/706-5062

or

800/808-7437Visit our web site:

www.infantandchildloss.org

facebook.com/CenterforInfantandChildLoss

The Center’s goal is to assist families as they learn

to live with the loss of their child and to have hope

for the future. Our programs reach out to bereaved

families and the community. Center programs foster hope by

offering public education, health care provider training, and

instruction for emergency responders and others who may

provide support.

Each of our four programs is designed to meet individual,

family, and community needs. For those families who do

experience the sudden death of an infant or child, the Center

makes immediate contact to give them available information

about the cause of death and support in their grief.

CICL Advisory Board MembersBrian Felch, Advisory Board Chairman, Parent, Angela

Burden, MA, RN, HealthCare Access Maryland, Ami & Bruce

Brown, Parents, George Carroll, CCI Printing & Graphic

Solutions, Anne Cooke, Parent, Chuck Dohrman, Parent, Dr.

Colleen Driscol, M.D., Div. of Neonatology, Dr. Alison Falck,

M.D., Div. of Neonatology, David Fowler, M.D., Office of the

Chief Medical Examiner, Sherry Goldman, M.D., Parent,

Shirley Gutberlet, Michelle Gutberlet, Yaneri Hodgson,

LSWA,HealthCare Access Maryland, Ling Li, M.D., Office of

the Chief Medical Examiner, Tonya Logan, Parent, Terry &

Stephanie McClung, Parents, Jonathan Melnick, Melnick

Auctioneers, Sandra Mooney, Div. of Neonatology, Lauri

Moore, AT&T, Robert & Rosemarie Palmer, Parents, Carolyn

Thompson, AT&T, David Woo, M.D. Div. of Neonatology

InsightsInsightsInsights

737 W. Lombard Street, Room 233, Baltimore, MD 21201410.706.5062 • 800.808.7437

Visit our website at www.infantandchildloss.org

Department of Pediatrics

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