JPMA Cares to Honor Dr. Sadiqa Kendi with the 2022 Impact Award

Nov 01, 2022

MT. LAUREL, N.J., Nov. 1, 2022 — JPMA Cares is pleased to announce Dr. Sadiqa Kendi as the organization’s 2022 Impact Award winner. Dr. Kendi serves as the Division Chief of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Division and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine. She is an expert in pediatric injury prevention, with a focus on health equity.


“We are thrilled to recognize Dr. Sadiqa Kendi for the tremendous work she’s doing to make a positive impact on the long-term success of babies and young children,” said Executive Director of JPMA and JPMA Cares Lisa Trofe. “Dr. Kendi’s work directly aligns with the mission of JPMA Cares, as we work to reduce barriers to healthy development, ensure fundamental needs are met, and promote a safe and nurturing environment for babies and young children to learn and grow.”


Dr. Kendi is a pediatric emergency medicine physician; a certified child passenger safety technician; a member of the executive committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention; and a member of the Society for Pediatric Research. She is pursuing a Master of Public Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as a Bloomberg American Health Initiative Fellow, an initiative that provides public health training to leaders at the forefront of social change.


Dr. Kendi graduated from the Yale School of Medicine. She received her pediatrics training from the Social Pediatrics Program at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, where she spent an additional year as a pediatric chief resident. She completed her fellowship training in pediatric emergency medicine at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.


“I’m honored to be recognized with the JPMA Cares Impact Award,” said Dr. Kendi. “As a pediatric emergency medicine physician with an interest in injury prevention and health equity, I know how important it is to ensure that all babies and young children are given the opportunity to be healthy in mind and body. It means a lot to me to be recognized by an organization that is also focused on the health and safety of children.”


Dr. Kendi will be honored at JPMA Cares’ signature fundraising event, Benefit for Babies, on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. ET at SPIN New York 54. Anyone interested in advancing the health and safety of babies and young children is invited to attend. Event attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy socializing, food, drinks, music and a silent auction. SPIN New York 54 is a unique and vibrant ping pong venue, so those who are interested can also play ping pong.


Proceeds from Benefit for Babies will go to improve the lives and long-term outcomes of babies and young children in need. As the nonprofit foundation of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, JPMA Cares secures resources—including donations of money, products and volunteer time—and then partners with like-minded charities to distribute the resources to people and places in high need. For example, JPMA Cares has partnered with the Injury Free Coalition for Kids; Cradles to Crayons; Family Promise; and the United Nations Foundation.


If you’re interested in attending Benefit for Babies, you may purchase tickets to the event at https://jpmacares.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/jpmacares/eventRegistration.jsp?event=4. The cost is $280/person or $1,000 for a ping pong team of up to 4 people.


If you have questions about JPMA Cares or Benefit for Babies, visit jpmacares.org or contact Meredith Birkhead at mbirkhead@jpmacares.org.


About JPMA Cares
JPMA Cares contributes to the long-term success of babies and young children by reducing barriers to healthy development, ensuring fundamental needs are met, and promoting a safe and nurturing environment for them to learn and grow. JPMA Cares is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, founded by JPMA (the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association) and supported by the broader baby and children’s products industry. Learn more at jpmacares.org.


About the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA)
The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) is the voice of the industry on quality and safety for baby and children’s products in North America. We work to advance the interests of manufacturers, parents, children and the industry at large by advocating for safety through product certification programs and legislative and regulatory involvement. We support our broad and diverse membership through member-only programming and industry promotion, and we act as a comprehensive source for baby product information and education. Established in 1962, this year JPMA marks its 60th year of helping protect future generations by advancing the availability and safety of products used to care for babies and young children.



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jlevins@jpma.org

4 Organizations Partner to Champion Safe Sleep for Babies

20 May, 2024
MT. LAUREL, N.J., MAY 20, 2024 — JPMA Cares , the nonprofit foundation of the juvenile products industry, announced it’s launching a Safe Sleep Campaign in partnership with Cribs for Kids , First Candle , and Safe Kids Worldwide . The campaign aims to deliver easy-to-understand, consistent advice about safe sleep to parents and caregivers across geographies, ethnicities, religions, and cultures. “Each day, new babies are born, and we are on a mission to ensure their parents and caregivers have the knowledge and resources they need to make safe sleep decisions for these young children,” said JPMA Cares Board of Directors Chair Rick Schaub. Tragically, each year in the United States, about 3,400 babies die from sleep-related deaths, and underserved communities are impacted disproportionately. “In many cases, these deaths are preventable,” said Lisa Trofe, who serves as the executive director of JPMA and JPMA Cares. “Our pilot program will educate parents and caregivers on safe sleep practices and distribute safe sleep products like play yards to those who need them.” JPMA Cares’ focus on safe sleep falls squarely within the organization’s mission: Creating better outcomes for infants and toddlers by reducing preventable injuries and deaths and providing families in need with donations of time, talent, and product. JPMA Cares selected partners for this Safe Sleep Campaign based on their areas of expertise. For example, Cribs for Kids is an organization that educates parents at the hospital on the importance of safe sleep for their babies and provides portable cribs to families in need. “Our shared mission, centered around reducing infant mortality related to preventable sleep-related deaths, concentrates on providing safe sleep spaces and free programming through our network of more than 2,000 partners nationwide,” said Cribs for Kids Founder & CEO Judy Bannon. “We believe these are key elements that root families in their safe sleep commitment.” Another partner is First Candle, an organization that reaches the underserved through its free Let’s Talk Community Chats where families can share their challenges and concerns about safe sleep and breastfeeding. “We are thrilled to join this collaboration to help inform and support all families in their efforts to provide a safe sleep space for their babies and understand the proper use of infant products,” said First Candle Executive Director & CEO Alison Jacobson. “Through our community-led initiative, Let’s Talk Community Chats, we know families are eager to receive this information from trusted sources, and we’re excited to be able to deliver it.” Additionally, Safe Kids Worldwide will join the collaboration. Safe Kids is an organization working to reduce unintentional injuries and deaths of babies and children through an extensive network of more than 400 coalitions in the U.S. “We know a safe sleep environment every night and every nap can save lives. However, the field faces challenges in supporting parents to ensure that happens,” said Torine Creppy, president of Safe Kids. “We have a tremendous opportunity to join with like-minded partners to find new and innovative ways to reach all communities, to discuss inequities impacting sleep safety, and to make a meaningful difference for the families who need us most.” Anyone can learn more and get involved in the Safe Sleep Campaign by visiting JPMA Cares’ website at jpmacares.org . There are opportunities to volunteer, donate, and advocate to keep babies and toddlers safe. “The more people who contribute time and money to this Safe Sleep Campaign , the more markets we’ll be able to reach,” said Schaub. “Together, we can impact more families and more communities, thereby saving more lives.” About JPMA Cares JPMA Cares is the philanthropic arm of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and the broader baby and children’s products industry. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, JPMA Cares aims to create better outcomes for infants and toddlers by reducing preventable injuries and deaths and providing families in need with donations of time, talent, and product. Media Contact: Kali Peterson JPMA Cares kpeterson@jpma.org

JPMA Cares Elects New Directors to Nonprofit Board

17 May, 2024
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., MAY 17, 2024 – JPMA Cares, a charitable organization founded by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and supported by the broader baby and children’s products industry, is pleased to announce its newly elected Board of Directors. The JPMA Cares Board of Directors provides strategic guidance to the foundation, which aims to create better outcomes for infants and toddlers by reducing preventable injuries and deaths and providing families in need with donations of time, talent, and product. The newly elected directors are as follows: Emily Alexander, Safety Advocate William MacMillan, Retired Judy Meehan, The Giorgio Foundation Sarah Shell, Geddy's Mom Bardia Sergent, Greenberg Traurig, LLP Robert Waller, Association Headquarters Chuck Wilke, Meridian Capital Continuing officers and directors are as follows: Rick Schaub, Chair, Dorel Juvenile USA Joe Shamie, Vice Chair, Delta Children Jason Somerville, Treasurer, GW Partners Torine Creppy, Safe Kids Worldwide Chloe Kontos, Amazon Luanne Whiting-Lager, Regal+Lager Kelly Voelker, Kelly Voelker & Associates “This is an exciting time for JPMA Cares,” said Lisa Trofe, executive director of JPMA and JPMA Cares. “I’m thrilled to have this talented group of individuals serving on our board. Together with key partners, JPMA Cares is launching a Safe Sleep Campaign aimed at educating parents and caregivers on the safest sleep products and practices for babies and young children. This board is leading the charge to combat sleep-related deaths, which impact about 3,400 babies each year in the U.S. It’s a large and tragic challenge, but I’m confident we have the right people in place to make a real difference for babies nationwide.” To learn more about JPMA Cares, visit jpmacares.org . About JPMA Cares JPMA Cares is the philanthropic arm of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and the broader baby and children’s products industry. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, JPMA Cares aims to create better outcomes for infants and toddlers by reducing preventable injuries and deaths and providing families in need with donations of time, talent, and product. Media Contact: Kali Peterson JPMA Cares kpeterson@jpma.org

37 Children Die in Hot Car Tragedies Each Year; Learn Prevention Tips Today

01 May, 2024
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks National Heatstroke Prevention Day, and in recognition, JPMA Cares and Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW) are reminding parents, caregivers, and neighbors about the dangers of heatstroke and sharing strategies to prevent child injuries and deaths in hot vehicles. Since 1998, an alarming 969 children have been killed in hot car tragedies—an average of 37 children each year. Thousands more have survived with varying types and severities of injury. These tragedies have occurred regardless of parent or caregiver education, profession, income, and other demographics, and all could have been prevented. Heatstroke occurs when the body is unable to cool itself quickly enough. Young children are particularly at risk, since a child's body heats up three to five times faster than an adult's. When a child's internal temperature reaches 104 degrees Fahrenheit, major organs begin to shut down, and when their temperature reaches 107 degrees, the child can die. Hot car deaths have occurred when the outside temperature was below 60 degrees, because vehicle interiors become much hotter than outside temperatures. Research shows the temperature inside a car can heat up 19 degrees in just 10 minutes. Cracking the windows does not slow the heating process or significantly decrease the maximum temperature of a vehicle. "Half of hot car deaths occur when children are inadvertently left in vehicles by caregivers, and these cases typically follow a change in routine," said JPMA Director of Child Passenger Safety Joe Colella. "With easy behavioral changes, parents, caregivers, and neighbors can prevent these horrible tragedies." A common scenario is that a parent may intend to drop a child off at daycare. Once on their way, the parent begins thinking about driving or the many things on their to-do list. If routines have changed, the parent is tired or stressed, or there are other distractions, the parent may head directly to work or home. Without a visual cue, they unknowingly leave the child in the vehicle. "Safe Kids Worldwide, JPMA Cares, and other injury prevention groups are committed to ending these preventable tragedies to babies and young children," said SKW President Torine Creppy. "Whether you are a parent, a caregiver, or a concerned bystander, we're calling on everyone to be part of the solution and help save lives." Beyond the children inadvertently left in vehicles, a quarter of hot car deaths occur when a small child enters a vehicle on their own, the door closes, and the child becomes trapped in the vehicle. Parents, caregivers, neighbors, and bystanders can prevent hot car deaths with the following steps: Never leave a young child alone in a car, not even for a minute. Look before you lock—develop a habit to check the rear seat each time you park the car. Lock your vehicle's doors, and keep your keys and key fobs out of children's reach. Ask your neighbors to do the same. Create reminders. Put something in the back of your car that you'll need at your final destination such as a phone, briefcase, or purse. Arrange for your childcare provider to contact you right away if your child hasn't arrived as scheduled. If you see a child alone in a car, call 911. Emergency personnel wants you to call. They are trained to respond to these situations, and one call could save a life. For more heatstroke prevention information and useful tips, visit safekids.org/heatstroke or jpmacares.org/car-seat-safety-tips . About JPMA Cares JPMA Cares is the philanthropic arm of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and the broader baby and children's products industry. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, JPMA Cares aims to create better outcomes for infants and toddlers by reducing preventable injuries and deaths and providing families in need with donations of time, talent, and product. Learn more and get involved at jpmacares.org . About Safe Kids Worldwide Safe Kids Worldwide is a nonprofit organization working to reduce unintentional injuries to children ages 0-14 and build equitable and sustained systems that support injury prevention. For more information, visit safekids.org .
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