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Our Mission
​The Kansas Infant Death and SIDS Network, Inc. serves those individuals who have been touched by the tragedy of infant death or SIDS and those individuals or organizations who strive to reduce the risk of infant deaths by providing supportive services, community education, professional training, and supporting associated research.

The KIDS Network was established as a 501(c) 3 July 31, 1998.

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Step Up for KIDS is the signature fundraising event for the Kansas Infant Death and SIDS Network. Step Up is a 5K run and Memorial Walk. Registration includes a **T-shirt (if registered by April 10, 2023), Children's Fair, and Memorial Bubble Release.

In Person Participation: This scenic riverside 5K course begins and ends at Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 Museum Blvd, Wichita, KS 67203.
  • Ages 12 years and older are $30 ($35 after March 31, 2023).
  • Ages 2 - 11 years are $15 ($20 after March 31, 2023).​​
Virtual Participation: Participate virtually from Saturday, April 1, 2023 thru Saturday, April 29, 2023, on a course of your choice. Register online and the KIDS Network will prompt you to load your race times and photos.
​**If you would like a T-shirt shipped to you there will be a $5.00 shipping fee.
  • Ages 12 years and older are $30 ($35 after March 31, 2023).
  • Ages 2 - 11 years are $15 ($20 after March 31, 2023).

Safe Sleep Strategy

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Safe Sleep Instructors educate parents/caregivers, child care providers, health care providers, and other community members about safe sleep practices. Instructors are taught to serve as the voice for safe sleep by promoting it through standardized training and community outreach.

The Importance of Safe Sleep

Five bereaved mothers explain why Safe Sleep is important. Hear the stories of how they transformed their grief. Dedicated in loving memory of: Juanita Calderon-Cordoba, Luke David Nelson, Clayton Glenn Vath, Padraig Clayton Randolph, and Maxton Burkey.
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The mission of the KIDS Network is to serve those who are or may be touched by the tragedy of infant death or SIDS by providing supportive services, community education, professional training, and supporting associated research.
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