The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (NCSBS) is a non-profit 501(c)3 public charity with a mission to “Prevent shaken baby syndrome and promote the well-being of infants generally through the development and implementation of programs, policy and research; and to support and educate families, caregivers and professionals.” https://www.dontshake.org/learn-more/itemlist/tag/paddle 2025-07-10T03:37:12-06:00 2025-06-10T16:30:08-06:00 2025-06-10T16:30:08-06:00 https://www.dontshake.org/learn-more/item/474-paddle-raise Brian Lopez blopez [AT] dontshake [DOT] org

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><h3>A Wave of Generosity: Paddle Raise Success</h3> <p>One of the most exciting moments of the evening came during our “Paddle Raise” fundraising moment, led by Executive Director Danielle Vazquez. She set the tone with a heartfelt message: “We’ve come far, but we’re not done. The next 25 years start now, with all of us, right here, tonight.”</p> <p>The first pledge request was for a $25 donation. $25 provides training to childcare providers, ensuring they receive crucial tools and resources to best care for a crying baby in a safe environment. Each table joined in the fun, with a little healthy competition fueling the spirit ofgiving. Laughter, applause, and a shared sense of purpose filled the room.</p> <p>Another pledge level was a $100 donation. This amount would support prevention education for a high school child development program indefinitely. When the $100 pledge amount was put forward, we continued to see contributions throughout the room.</p> <p>Lastly, Executive Director Vazquez challenged the guests with a $500 pledge. $500 would support the delivery of the <em>Period of PURPLE Crying</em> program to all families of a new baby in a rural hospital for a year. In an incredible show of support, several individuals pledged the maximum amount.</p> <p>At every level, the Paddle Raise resulted in an inspiring outpouring of generosity from our community. Together, guests raised $5,455 to help sustain and grow our programming, ensuring families and caregivers continue to have access to tools, resources, and support when they need it most.</p> <p>This moment was a powerful reminder: when we come together, we can do big things.</p></div><div class="K2FeedTags">#giving #giving_times #donations #donate #donation #paddle_raise #paddle #pledge #fundraiser #fundraising #fun #games</div>

<div class="K2FeedIntroText"><h3>A Wave of Generosity: Paddle Raise Success</h3> <p>One of the most exciting moments of the evening came during our “Paddle Raise” fundraising moment, led by Executive Director Danielle Vazquez. She set the tone with a heartfelt message: “We’ve come far, but we’re not done. The next 25 years start now, with all of us, right here, tonight.”</p> <p>The first pledge request was for a $25 donation. $25 provides training to childcare providers, ensuring they receive crucial tools and resources to best care for a crying baby in a safe environment. Each table joined in the fun, with a little healthy competition fueling the spirit ofgiving. Laughter, applause, and a shared sense of purpose filled the room.</p> <p>Another pledge level was a $100 donation. This amount would support prevention education for a high school child development program indefinitely. When the $100 pledge amount was put forward, we continued to see contributions throughout the room.</p> <p>Lastly, Executive Director Vazquez challenged the guests with a $500 pledge. $500 would support the delivery of the <em>Period of PURPLE Crying</em> program to all families of a new baby in a rural hospital for a year. In an incredible show of support, several individuals pledged the maximum amount.</p> <p>At every level, the Paddle Raise resulted in an inspiring outpouring of generosity from our community. Together, guests raised $5,455 to help sustain and grow our programming, ensuring families and caregivers continue to have access to tools, resources, and support when they need it most.</p> <p>This moment was a powerful reminder: when we come together, we can do big things.</p></div><div class="K2FeedTags">#giving #giving_times #donations #donate #donation #paddle_raise #paddle #pledge #fundraiser #fundraising #fun #games</div>