On May 7, 2013, our family suffered the tragedy of losing our baby, Rex Neal Van de Putte, to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Baby Rex was a perfectly healthy, smiling, and thriving baby. We were devastated and stunned by his death on that horrific Tuesday morning.
In an effort to commemorate his brief time with us, and to act proactively and positively in Rex’s memory, we have continued to sponsor the annual Walk/Run for Rex. All proceeds from this event will benefit the programs and services of the Southwest SIDS Research Institute, a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) agency. Their mission is to end unexpected infant mortality through education, support, medical services, and research. SWSIDS is committed to identifying ways to reduce the risk, and ultimately prevent these tragic losses. Their website is: www.swsids.org.
Please help us with the 4th Annual Walk/Run for Rex to be held Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Valero, One Valero Way. Registration begins at 6:00 a.m., program at 8:00 a.m., and race starts at 8:30 a.m. Due to the generosity of so many, SWSIDS has been able to distribute over 2,650 safe sleep kits, and 1,142 Pack-N-Plays have been delivered to area families.
Since Bexar County has the highest sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) rate in the state, we have mobilized the San Antonio Sleep Coalition with over 22 individual committee members and over 24 community partner organizations. Please join by supporting our efforts to promote infant health and survival through education and research.
You can donate online by going to http://walkrunforrex.org or ou can send a check paypable to Southwest SIDS Research Insititute c/o of Leticia Van de Putte, to P.O. Box 8490, San Antonio, TX 78208-0490 or visit our website: http://www.walkrunforrex.org where you can register to walk or make a donation. Thank you for your consideration and sponsorship.
Sincerely,
Samantha and Gregory Van de Putte (parents)
Leticia and Pete Van de Putte, (grandparents)