First Candle is working hard to get the Stillbirth Awareness & Research Act bill passed in Washington, DC. One section of the bill recommends that states pass the Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth bill.
On March 25th, bereaved parents and other infant health advocates from around the country will be coming together on Capitol Hill to lobby for important legislation related to stillbirth, SIDS and SUID (sudden unexpected infant death.) They want your help in creating a Baby Memorial Album which will leave a lasting reminder to Congress why these bills are important.
To add your child's name and/or picture, visit http://www.firstcandle.org/our-babies.
Submission deadline is March 10th.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Assm Health Committee Vote - Feb 24
*UPDATE -- The bill passed the Assembly Health committee today (2/24) and is now in the Assembly Ways & Means committee. Thank you to Everyone!
The Assembly Health committee will vote on the CBRS bill February 24th. If it passes, we can expect the bill to be sent to the Ways & Means committee.
Email, Fax or call the below Assembly Health Committee members.
Ask them to vote YES for Bill A4375 - The Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth Bill.
Chair
Richard N. Gottfried (co-sponsor)
Members
Jim Bacalles
Jonathan L. Bing
Kevin A. Cahill
James D. Conte
Steven Cymbrowitz
Jeffrey Dinowitz
Patricia A. Eddington
Sandy Galef
Aileen M. Gunther
Andrew Hevesi
Rhoda Jacobs
Charles D. Lavine
William B. Magnarelli
Nettie Mayersohn
David G. McDonough
Joel M. Miller
Amy Paulin
Crystal D. Peoples
Jack Quinn
Andrew P. Raia
Naomi Rivera
Linda B. Rosenthal
Robin Schimminger
Lou Tobacco
Darryl C. Towns
Click on link for their contact info.
We will post the results of the voting on the 25th.
The Assembly Health committee will vote on the CBRS bill February 24th. If it passes, we can expect the bill to be sent to the Ways & Means committee.
Email, Fax or call the below Assembly Health Committee members.
Ask them to vote YES for Bill A4375 - The Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth Bill.
Chair
Richard N. Gottfried (co-sponsor)
Members
Jim Bacalles
Jonathan L. Bing
Kevin A. Cahill
James D. Conte
Steven Cymbrowitz
Jeffrey Dinowitz
Patricia A. Eddington
Sandy Galef
Aileen M. Gunther
Andrew Hevesi
Rhoda Jacobs
Charles D. Lavine
William B. Magnarelli
Nettie Mayersohn
David G. McDonough
Joel M. Miller
Amy Paulin
Crystal D. Peoples
Jack Quinn
Andrew P. Raia
Naomi Rivera
Linda B. Rosenthal
Robin Schimminger
Lou Tobacco
Darryl C. Towns
Click on link for their contact info.
We will post the results of the voting on the 25th.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Newsweek Stillbirth Article
There is well written article in Newsweek that has just been published: A Vast and Sudden Sadness. The writer, Claudia Kalb, contacted us a while back and we spoke at great length about the Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth Bill.
Unfortunately, this article focused on the "Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep" photography program -- an excellent program which gives parents lasting memories of their child through photographs -- but a lost opportunity to talk about the CBRS.
We are asking everyone to contact Claudia Kalb at Newsweek. (webEditors@newsweek.com)
We'd like you to Thank her for her article on Stillbirth and to ask if she would consider writing one on the Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth bill. There are still 25 states that do not offer this important document to parents. Which, much like the cherished photographs, are another way for parents to honor and remember their child.
Unfortunately, this article focused on the "Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep" photography program -- an excellent program which gives parents lasting memories of their child through photographs -- but a lost opportunity to talk about the CBRS.
We are asking everyone to contact Claudia Kalb at Newsweek. (webEditors@newsweek.com)
We'd like you to Thank her for her article on Stillbirth and to ask if she would consider writing one on the Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth bill. There are still 25 states that do not offer this important document to parents. Which, much like the cherished photographs, are another way for parents to honor and remember their child.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Legislative Session has begun....
The 2009 NY legislative session has begun and with it, our determination to make this year the year that the Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth bill is passed.
We Need Your Help!
Take a few minutes and make two phone calls.
We Need Your Help!
Take a few minutes and make two phone calls.
Those two calls will make all the difference this year. Your Senate and Assembly members want to hear from you. They want to know what is important to you. Tell them this bill is the one you want them to pass this year.
It Is Easy!
1. Log on to: http://nymap.elections.state.ny.us/nysboe/
Type in your address. Your representatives will be the last two names listed. Click on their names to view their web page.
2. Call their local offices.
Ask to speak to their Legislative Assistant regarding the Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth bill. (Senate sponsor: Bill Larkin; Assembly sponsor: Janele Hyer-Spencer)
3. Tell them you are a constituent (a voter in their district).
4. If no one is avaliable - ask to leave a message for the Legislative Assistant.
What To Say?
1. I am in support of the Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth bill. As a mother/father/grandparent/other & constituent I am watching this bill. I believe that families, like mine, who suffer the tragedy of having a stillborn child deserve to receive recognition of the birth with a Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth. [briefly share your personal story - if you choose to]
2. Can I expect the Senator/Assemblyperson to vote YES when this bill comes up for any votes?
(Yes?) -- Thank them for their support. Mail a follow-up letter confirming and thanking them for their support. They will keep your letter along with other documents regarding the bill and refer to it prior to any voting they do.
(No?) -- Ask them to share the reason(s) why. Schedule an appointment to speak to the legislative assistant in person to share your personal story and discus why they should support the bill.
(Undecided?) -- Schedule an appointment with the legislative assistant to share your personal story and discuss why they should support the bill.
Whenever possible, make an appointment to speak to someone in person. A face-to-face meeting has more impact than a phone call, letter or email. Likewise, a phone call is more effective than a letter and lastly an email.
Contact Us.
Email Paige with confirmed YES/NO/UNDECIDED responses.
We will track votes to focus efforts where needed.
It Is Easy!
1. Log on to: http://nymap.elections.state.ny.us/nysboe/
Type in your address. Your representatives will be the last two names listed. Click on their names to view their web page.
2. Call their local offices.
Ask to speak to their Legislative Assistant regarding the Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth bill. (Senate sponsor: Bill Larkin; Assembly sponsor: Janele Hyer-Spencer)
3. Tell them you are a constituent (a voter in their district).
4. If no one is avaliable - ask to leave a message for the Legislative Assistant.
What To Say?
1. I am in support of the Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth bill. As a mother/father/grandparent/other & constituent I am watching this bill. I believe that families, like mine, who suffer the tragedy of having a stillborn child deserve to receive recognition of the birth with a Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth. [briefly share your personal story - if you choose to]
2. Can I expect the Senator/Assemblyperson to vote YES when this bill comes up for any votes?
(Yes?) -- Thank them for their support. Mail a follow-up letter confirming and thanking them for their support. They will keep your letter along with other documents regarding the bill and refer to it prior to any voting they do.
(No?) -- Ask them to share the reason(s) why. Schedule an appointment to speak to the legislative assistant in person to share your personal story and discus why they should support the bill.
(Undecided?) -- Schedule an appointment with the legislative assistant to share your personal story and discuss why they should support the bill.
Whenever possible, make an appointment to speak to someone in person. A face-to-face meeting has more impact than a phone call, letter or email. Likewise, a phone call is more effective than a letter and lastly an email.
Contact Us.
Email Paige with confirmed YES/NO/UNDECIDED responses.
We will track votes to focus efforts where needed.
Thank you for your support!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Light a Candle ~ December 14
May this candle burning bright
Through the darkness of the night
Be seen by our little ones up above
And know that they are truly loved.
On Sunday, December 14th at 7:00 pm, there is a worldwide candle lighting for all babies and
children who have died. It starts in New Zealand at 7:00 pm and continues throughout the world.
children who have died. It starts in New Zealand at 7:00 pm and continues throughout the world.
Light a candle in your window and join us in creating a 24 hour wave of light as it moves from time zone to time zone - to remember all of our Children.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
CBRS Bill on YouTube
Help us create a YouTube video!
Join us in this venture and help spread awareness of Stillbirth and the NY Bill....
Submit a picture of your child to Jeff.
Include your Name(s) and County
Your Child's name (phonetically spelled, if necessary).
For this particular video, we are only looking for pictures of children that were born in New York State.
Any questions, please contact Jeff or Paige.
Join us in this venture and help spread awareness of Stillbirth and the NY Bill....
Submit a picture of your child to Jeff.
Include your Name(s) and County
Your Child's name (phonetically spelled, if necessary).
For this particular video, we are only looking for pictures of children that were born in New York State.
Any questions, please contact Jeff or Paige.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Welcome
Information about the Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth bill was displayed at Walks in New York throughout the month of October.
We welcome those that are visiting this site for the first time.
We hope that each of you will help support our efforts by sending an email/letter to your Senate & Assembly members asking them for their support. There is a sample letter on the right. When you hear from them, please let us know. It helps to know where to focus our efforts.
There is a Conference Call on Tuesday, October 28th at 9pm (est) regarding the New York CBRS bill. We will talk about our plans for the upcoming 2009 legislative session. To join the conversation, Email me and the agenda and call information will be sent to you.
We welcome your involvement as we work together to pass this important bill.
** The conference call was postponed due to technical problems. It will be rescheduled soon. If you would like to be contacted about the new date/time, please contact me.
We welcome those that are visiting this site for the first time.
We hope that each of you will help support our efforts by sending an email/letter to your Senate & Assembly members asking them for their support. There is a sample letter on the right. When you hear from them, please let us know. It helps to know where to focus our efforts.
There is a Conference Call on Tuesday, October 28th at 9pm (est) regarding the New York CBRS bill. We will talk about our plans for the upcoming 2009 legislative session. To join the conversation, Email me and the agenda and call information will be sent to you.
We welcome your involvement as we work together to pass this important bill.
** The conference call was postponed due to technical problems. It will be rescheduled soon. If you would like to be contacted about the new date/time, please contact me.
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