Saturday, October 29, 2011

Baby Found Unresponsive at Daycare in Oklahoma - Shaken Baby Syndrome

Raven Koch, 1, of Davis Oklahoma, was reportedly found unresponsive on May 3, 2011 while in the care of the babysitter.  Raven was transferred to OU Medical Center to undergo surgery to treat an acute subdural hematoma, but sadly, the precious baby died May 4th, 2011.  


This is such a sad case, as all cases of Shaken Baby Syndrome are, knowing the horrific act is 100% preventable.  


Beautiful Raven is reportedly survived by her mother, Taryn Koch of the home, and her father, Derrick Bennett of Arkansas.  


A little girl whom loved to smile and dance, brought tons of smiles and joy to her dear family.


Ravens reported injuries include the subdural hematoma, retinal hemorrhages and a soft tissue hemorrhage in her beautiful little eyes.

For More on this Story
Read more: http://newsok.com/death-of-oklahoma-baby-ruled-a-homicide/article/3615837#ixzz1c92QtXPs



If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help babies who have been shaken, or families of babies who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at http://www.keanelaw.com

Friday, October 28, 2011

Father jailed - El Paso Texas - Shaken Baby Syndrome

Jose Manuel Brito, 27, from El Paso Texas was reportedly jailed after a 3 month old baby was taken to the hospital and showed signs of Shaken Baby Syndrome, as well as 9 broken ribs found in the healing stages. 


Jose Manuel Brito reportedly told police the baby had choked on milk, stopped breathing, and he had to perform CPR.  Jose, the father, was reportedly charged with injury to a child as the baby was taken to University Medical Center.


Jose currently remains jailed on a $100,000 bond.


For more on this story visit:


http://www.kfoxtv.com/news/29608035/detail.html


If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help babies who have been shaken, or families of babies who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at http://www.keanelaw.com






Friday, October 14, 2011

{October Family Spotlight} Xaviers Awareness



Mr. and Mrs Rudy Delgado - Approx 4 years ago



On June 9, 2007, Melissa was preparing to become Mrs. Delgado, as she married her best friend and soul mate Rudy Delgado.  With a beautiful, elegant wedding joined by friends and family, 2 families soon became one.  Such a beautiful happy time in their lives they shared with all those they love so dearly.


Today, Rudy and Melissa have been married for almost 4 years, they have 3 sons, Braydon 13, Marcus 8, and Xavier, who would be turning 3, and Baby llyssa who is set to make her first debut December 4, 2011.


The Delgado Family - First Family Picture - Xavier, 6mo.

Since September, 2009 thousands have come to know Xavier Delgado as "X" a fighter and Hero, whose life ended far too soon. From the sweetest of moments, Xavier's laugh, his kisses, and the love he continues to give, not a single moment ever goes un-noticed. His smell, his touch, his "coos", his babbles, every gesture any 6 month old could make, are forever instilled in the hearts of the Delgado Family.

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Rudy came into contact with Christopher Keane in Atlanta, Georgia in 2010 at the National Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome, exchanging phone numbers, they have remained in contact since.

The Mission of Xaviers Awareness is to make sure everyone knows Xaviers story, and to raise awareness in his honor.  In doing so, they host a few events each year that gather hundreds of supporters to honor a life lost far too soon.




They host the Annual Xavier Delgado Walk for Awareness/X Games and from the events, funds are raised for the foundation to help them further their goals to prevent SBS. One of those goals has been reached as a commercial was made in recognition of Xavier in his Memory.

The Delgado Family also hosts an Annual B.Y.O.B (Bring Your Own Balloon) ANGELversary balloon release on September 29th every year to honor Xavier.



One of the goals the Delgado Family has for Xaviers Awareness Foundation is to have a law passed Nationwide to watch a video on Shaken Baby Syndrome and to sign a promise contract when they have a child to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Through the many many good things the Delgado Family plans to do in honor of Xavier to carry on his Legacy, there are many moments of depression, many moments of anger and confusion, and many moments asking why, why did this have to happen to Xavier? Rudy expressed the great power the love his family continues to give to him and the out pouring support for Xavier and their family pushes them through the motions each and everyday. Pieces of each of their hearts vanished when Xavier passed away.

Xavier wearing Daddy's Father's Day Present

If there was one thing Rudy truly wishes he could do in Xaviers Honor, Rudy would like to speak with the President, to express the necessity for the laws for those whom have injured our children to be reviewed and much more strict to protect our children.  Rudy states, "Shaken Baby Syndrome needs to be brought to the fore front, and not to be hidden any longer! Shaken Baby Syndrome is 100% preventable, and until we open up everyone's eyes, on the harsh reality of Shaken Baby Syndrome, nothing is going to change."

The two greatest occurrences in the past 2 years that have truly helped Rudy and Melissa go through the motions of SBS have been the National Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome and the Shaken Baby Syndrome Candlelight Vigil.  At both events, they were able to spend time and meet with families that have been through comparable situations concerning Shaken Baby Syndrome, who knew to a degree what they were going through, and what they will have to go through in the future.





If you would like to learn more about Xavier Delgado and the Xaviers Awareness Foundation, please visit:
http://www.xaviersawareness.com

If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help babies who have been shaken, or families of babies who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at http://www.keanelaw.com

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Saturday, October 8, 2011

Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Ride and Poker Run


Recently, Chris received a Certificate in the mail for sponsoring the 2nd Annual Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Ride and Poker Run hosted by A.R.M. Chapter #69 and we had the amazing chance to interview Kim recently on the success of this event! Keane Law is a proud sponsor of this event, and would like to introduce you to an amazing woman, Kim Morelock!

Kim has been married to Denny Morelock for 25 years, and have 3 beautiful children, and a beautiful Grandson and love of their life, Dominic.  Dominic is only 4 1/2 years old, but he knows he was shaken by a "bad man". Dominic has had seizures on a daily basis, but those are now controlled with medication that he continues to take twice a day.  In the beginning, he would have nightmares and wake up at all times of the night screaming and crying.  Most of the time it would take several hours to get him calmed down.  Dominic does not like the lullaby Rock-a-by-Baby, he says "the monster that shaked me sang the song and I don't like it". Dominic has now began school, and is having hand eye coordination problems, related to the brain injury.




Kim originally came in contact with the Shaken Baby Syndrome Support Network, before the name was in place, in 2007.  Kim found Kaleb Schwade's profile on MySpace that gained National attention, from the moment Kaleb was injured.  From there, Kim would go on to research and find Madilyne Wentz, daughter of Rachel Sumner.  Kim began talking frequently with Rachel, reading her blogs, and understanding that through this horrific act of Shaken Baby Syndrome, she was not alone. Kim went on to find numerous other grandmothers, mothers, sisters, aunts, and so on, dealing with similar circumstances with Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Denny Morelock originally came into contact with Chris Keane while searching the internet concerning Shaken Baby Syndrome, in hopes of finding a sponsor for his race car he previously owned, to get it back on the track and Race for Awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome.  He began talking to Chris, and ever since, Keane Law Firm has been a silent Sponsor on the race car.  Kim learned of Chris through Denny, however, was able to make arrangements for Chris to attend and speak to hundreds of families affected by Shaken Baby Syndrome at the 5th Annual Shaken Baby Syndrome Candlelight Vigil in Sarasota Florida April, 2011.
Kim is now serving as President on the Board for the Shaken Baby Syndrome Support Network (http://www.shakenbabysupport.com) and has been working for 2 years now with the A.R.M. Chapter #69 Group in Ohio to host the Annual Awareness Ride and Poker Run.


On September 17, 2011, Kim and Denny Morelock organized the 2nd Annual Awareness Ride and Poker run, hosted by .A.R.M. Chapter 69! .A.R.M. stands for Association of Recovering Motorcyclists.  All of the members of this Chapter 69 are recovering from the use and/or abuse of drugs and/or alcohol.  There are a very loving and generous group of people, that greet you with a hug no matter if it is the first time they have met you.





Kim stated, "My greatest gift is being able to look into the eyes of my grandson and other survivors of SBS children and know I am helping to make a difference.  People are more "aware" of SBS because of what we do.  I have always been the neighborhood Mama, but since becoming part of the SBS Support Network, my neighborhood has grown.  Everyone knows me as Mama Kim and it warms my heart when I hear a complete stranger call me that!"


The Awareness Ride and Poker Run was twice the size as the first year, and will continue on an Annual basis!  Kim stated, if she could tell anyone any one thing about SBS, she would tell them.. "Never EVER Shake A Baby!! It Shatters Lives!"

To learn more about the Shaken Baby Syndrome Support Network: http://www.shakenbabysupport.com

To watch the news story on this event: http://youtu.be/V_B-nCQ4pgI

If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help babies who have been shaken, or families of babies who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at http://www.keanelaw.com

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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Happy Birthday Jared! Shaken Baby Syndrome of Virginia, Inc.



Yesterday, October 6, 2011, marked Jared's 5th Birthday.  Jared survived and fought way beyond what doctors could have ever guessed, and the Legacy Steve and Kathy Stowe carry on for him is simply amazing!

On Jared's 5th Birthday, Steve and Kathy spent the day like many others whom have lost a child due to the complications of Surviving Shaken Baby Syndrome, however this year, they reminded the Medical Responders and Fire Department, but honoring them for their service to Jared in the time he was here.

The Stowe's took Pizza, t-shirts, and many other gifts to the Fire and Medical personnel as a thank you, and to remind them how important and touching their services are, not just for them but for all the families.

To Steve and Kathy, Jared may be resting eternally, but he will never be forgotten!

Happy 5th Birthday Jared!

Learn more about Jared, and his Legacy at: http://www.shakenbabyva.com

If you have any questions or concerns about what can be done to help babies who have been shaken, or families of babies who have died, please call Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm toll-free for free consultation at (888) 592-5437 (KIDS), click on contact us here, or use the web form provided at http://www.keanelaw.com

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Monday, October 3, 2011

Honoring Xavier Delgado


Thursday September 29, 2011 marked the 2nd Angelversary for our Hero, Xavier Delgado whom became Victim to Shaken Baby Syndrome.  The Delgado Family hosted the 2nd Annual B.Y.O.B (Bring Your Own Balloon) Balloon Release in Xavier's Memory. Thousands gathered together from across the globe in Support of the Delgado's from 6:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. to release a balloon no matter where they were located.

Chris Keane took time to do the same.  Chris has had the chance to meet the Delgado's, and learn of Xavier through them, and also they beautiful Legacy carried on by Melissa and Rudy.

On Thursday September 29, Chris took a blue balloon to Crissy Field in San Francisco, California to release in honor of Xavier.  "X" may be gone, but he will NEVER be forgotten.
In Loving Memory
Xavier "X" Delgado
http://xaviersawareness.com/

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