Run to benefit families devastated by SIDS

BRINGING SOLACE—Yolanda and Gabriel DeMello of Camarillo hold a photograph of their baby daughter Josephine, who died of sudden infant death syndrome at six months old. The couple will host the second annual Baby Joey Run for Life 5K SIDS and Infant Loss Run/Walk on Sat., March 13 at Constitution Park in Camarillo to benefit families impacted by SIDS. IRIS SMOOT Acorn Newspapers The Josephine DeMello Foundation will sponsor the second annual Baby Joey Run for Life 5K SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) and Infant Loss Run/Walk on Sat., March 13 at Constitution Park, 1287 Paseo Camarillo.

On-site registration starts at 8 a.m., and the run will begin at 9 a.m.

The event will also have entertainment, food and prizes such as Disneyland tickets and spa and massage gift certificates.

The foundation was created a year and a half ago by Yolanda DeMello, who had received a phone call at work informing her that her daughter Josephine had died while at day care.

The foundation provides families affected by SIDS with educational resources, access to free sessions with licensed professionals, assistance with funeral expenses, community services and support, and also provides training to medical professionals and day care providers. 

Entry fees for the race are $25 for ages 10 and up, $15 ages 5 to 9 and free for children under 5.

To register, go to the website www.endsids.org.

For more information, call Yolanda DeMello at (888) 6742999, e-mail Yolanda @joeydemellofoundation.org or visit the website www .joeydemellofoundation.org.