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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260608T090000
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SUMMARY:Grady Classic Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Grady\, stillborn on June 9\, 2021\, the Annual Grady Classic – a golf tournament – plays a part in supporting Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.
URL:https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/events/grady-classic-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Pinery Country Club\, 6900 N Pinery Pkwy\,\, Parker\, CO\, 80134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Parent
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260318T232236Z
CREATED:20240212T211525Z
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SUMMARY:Smilin' Rylen Run
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\, as we race to make a difference! Proceeds from the Smilin’ Rylen Run benefit the Smilin’ Rylen Foundation’s mission to assist families in crisis. This includes our proud support of Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS)\, helping them provide portraits to grieving families. Whether you run the 5K\, 10K\, or 1 Mile\, your strides help capture a lifetime of love in a single moment. \nOnsite Registration begins at 6:45 am\n10K & 5K Races start at 8:00 am\n1-mile will begin at 8:15 am
URL:https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/events/smilin-rylen-run/
LOCATION:University of Houston at Katy\, 22400 Grand Cir Blvd\, Katy\, TX\, 77450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Parent,Remembrance Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTSTAMP:20260407T174512Z
CREATED:20260207T031507Z
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SUMMARY:Gaming for Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:During the week of February 8th-February 14th\, we will host a video game fundraiser on a twitch steam in memory of my twins\, Twin A Jordan Suzanne and Twin B Ariana Catherine. Ariana was born with anencephaly and Jordan was stillborn. \nThey received photographs with the help of a NILMDTS photographer\, and remark that “Now\, five years later\, we have these beautiful photos to look back on. Instead of focusing on the ugliness of their deaths\, we can instead see the beauty of their short-lived lives\, and the immense love that we still have for them. We owe it all to NILMDTS and Rachael.” \nYou can donate online and join the Twitch livestream here:  https://www.twitch.tv/therosepatchgaming \n 
URL:https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/events/gaming-for-remembrance/
LOCATION:Twitch
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Parent,Remembrance Event
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SUMMARY:Baby Steps 5k Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Baby Steps 5k Walk/Run is in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day (which is October 15\, though we’re running/walking in September when the weather is hopefully nicer for being outdoors!). Miscarriage\, stillbirth\, and infant loss are sad realities for many families in the United States and around the world. Proceeds from this race will be donated to the Star Legacy Foundation\, Amos’ Anchors\, and Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. \nPrice information: \n🐤 Early bird pricing ends August 31 \n💲 Family price option is available for a maximum of 2 adults and up to 4 children – $60 \nRace information: \n🚶‍♂️  Walkers will follow a one-loop course – 2 miles \n🏃  Runners will follow a two-loop course – 3.1 miles \n👕 Shirts are included with registration before September 1 \n🍎 Post-race snacks and water are provided \nSchedule of events: \nFriday\, September 26 \n5-7 PM: Bib pick-up & pre-race check-in. Location: Biggby\, 23944 Red Arrow Hwy\, Mattawan\, MI 49071 \nSaturday\, September 27 \n8:30 AM – Bib pick-up and on-site registration \n10:00 AM – Race begins \n11:15 AM – Ceremony of Remembrance \n  \nThis race is organized by Amos’ Anchors and Forever Loved (A Committee for Better Perinatal Bereavement Care in West Michigan). \n 
URL:https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/events/baby-steps-5k-run-walk/
LOCATION:Spring Valley Park\, 2606 Mt Olivet Rd\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Remembrance Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T120000
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UID:42793-1757746800-1757764800@www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org
SUMMARY:TY FIVE - 5k Race Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the inaugural Ty Five 5K in historic downtown Rogersville\, Tennessee—a heartfelt tribute in memory of Tyson Emmitt Gibson. Set against the backdrop of beautiful Rogersville\, this 5K course offers a welcoming and scenic route for all ages and skill levels. Participants will begin at East Rogersville Baptist Church\, follow East Main Street through downtown\, turn left onto South Armstrong\, and then make their way onto West McKinney Avenue before returning to the finish at the church. \nPacket Pick up on day of race 7 to 7:45am. \n5k Race starts at 8 am. \nThis family-friendly event is not just about running—it’s about community\, remembrance\, and creating a positive impact. Every stride supports a meaningful cause close to our hearts. \nProceeds from the Ty Five 5K will go directly to the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS) Foundation. NILMDTS is a nonprofit dedicated to providing parents enduring the heartbreaking loss of a stillborn or infant child with free\, professional portrait photography. These tender images serve as a cherished keepsake and a gentle way to honor the brief\, yet profound\, life of their child. By supporting this race\, you help give the priceless gift of remembrance to grieving families and ensure that every baby’s story is beautifully and respectfully preserved.
URL:https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/events/42793/
LOCATION:East Rogersville Baptist Church\, 1100 E McKinney Ave\, Rogersville\, TN\, 37857\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250217
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SUMMARY:Vote for Project for Awesome
DESCRIPTION:We have an incredible opportunity to receive a grant through Project for Awesome (P4A)—but we need your vote to make it happen!\nP4A is an annual event that raises funds for charities making the world a better place\, and only the top 30 nonprofits receive grants. Your vote can help Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep continue providing remembrance photography to grieving families. \nEvery vote counts\, and you can vote once per device (phone\, tablet\, computer) between February 11-16\, 2025! \nLast year\, nonprofits were awarded in excess of $30\,000! \nWith a grant from Project for Awesome 2025\, we can train and equip more volunteer photographers\, expand our outreach to hospitals and birthing centers\, develop online resources for grieving families\, and touch more families in their time of need\, ensuring that no parent has to face this unimaginable loss without the gift of remembrance.
URL:https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/events/project-for-awesome/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Parent,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240928T130000
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SUMMARY:Baby Steps 5K Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:Families are welcome to walk and join us afterward for a brief memorial in honor of the beloved babies gone too soon. The park is open for you to enjoy post-race. Proceeds will be donated to the Star Legacy Foundation\, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep\, and Amos’ Anchors: perinatal bereavement support organizations that provide resources and care programs in Kalamazoo County\, Michigan and beyond.
URL:https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/events/baby-steps-5k/
LOCATION:Spring Valley Park\, 2606 Mt Olivet Rd\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Parent,Remembrance Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231206
DTSTAMP:20241021T231919Z
CREATED:20191022T025937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T231919Z
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SUMMARY:Colorado Gives Day
DESCRIPTION:Colorado Gives Day is an initiative to increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Presented by Community First Foundation and First Bank\, Colorado Gives Day has taken place during a 24-hour period each winter since 2010. Donations are accepted through the website ColoradoGives.org\, with a goal to inspire and unite Coloradans in supporting local nonprofits. \nYou can support NILMDTS and help us continue to reach more families and provide the free gift of remembrance portraiture. Pre-schedule your donation today here!
URL:https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/events/colorado-gives-day/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231129
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UID:41719-1701129600-1701215999@www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org
SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to give.\nWhether it’s making someone smile\, helping a neighbor out\, or showing up for an issue or people we care about\, we each have something to contribute. Identify your gifts\, pick a cause that gets you fired up\, and give back. Each seemingly small act turns a ripple into a wave of good\, transforming society and building the world we all want to live in. \nDonate or volunteer today!
URL:https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/events/giving-tuesday/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117
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UID:37054-1700092800-1700179199@www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota's Give to the Max Day
DESCRIPTION:GiveMN launched in 2009 as a collaborative venture led by the Minnesota Community Foundation and many other organizations committed to helping make Minnesota a better place.  Support NILMDTS and help us provide future bereaved families with the free gift of remembrance portraiture.  Pre-schedule your donation today here!
URL:https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/events/givemn/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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