Welcome to the MS SIDS ALLIANCE website.

Please take a moment to watch the
Blair E. Batson Safe Sleeping PSA Announcement Produced in conjunction
with CN and Mississippi Sids Alliance.

This PSA is narriated by Cathy Files,
Director of the Mississippi SIDS Alliance.

Anna Clare Memorial Golf Tournament to be held June 14th at Deerfield Country Club in Canton

MS SIDS Alliance has announced the date for the Anna Clare Memorial Golf Tournament to be held on June 14th at Deerfield Country Club in Canton.  There will be a shotgun start in the morning and the afternoon.  The cost is $1,000.00 per team and includes lunch. 

On June 13th, you're invited to attend the 1st Lucky Duck Drawdown at Colonial Country Club.  Draw Down Tickets may be purchased for $100 or $125 OR you can just come on out to Colonial Country Club from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and enjoy delicious food, drinks, and SILENT AUCTION along with dancing the night away to "The Rainmakers" and support your friends at the MS SIDS Alliance.

We are celebrating the lives of babies and children.  As part of the celebration, we are inviting golfers to play in honor of a child.  You may also make this gift in memory of a lost child.  Your support and the first name of the child it honors will be recognized at the tournament.  When you play golf on June 14th, tell your child you are playing for them.  By doing so, you are helping new babies grow up to be healthy, happy children!

Sponsorships are available, contact Cathy Files at 601-957-7437 or email her at cathyfiles@gmail.com and Leslie Threadgill at 601-573-1458 or email her at lesliethreadgill@bellsouth.net. 

Click here for more information and to register to play golf.

Our grateful appreciation to our sponsors, and friends who sponsor holes, prizes, and other contributions.  Special thanks to the businesses that have encouraged community involvement by loaning us their employees and corporate support.  In addition, our gratitude goes to tournament volunteers who have given their time and hearts to this worthy cause, and to our tournament players whose donations go directly to the Mississippi SIDS Alliance for research, education, and awareness.

Lucky Duck Draw Down for $10,000 to be held on June 13th at Colonial Country Club

Here's how the Lucky Duck Draw Down works:

Tickets are $100 each, and if yours is the last one pulled out of the duck's "tub" then you're the big winner.  (Pssst, if you buy $25 in insurance you'll have a second chance at the prize if your ticket is the first 100 drawn.)

The Draw Down is part of a full evening of fun, great music, food, and a SILENT AUCTION.  To be held at the Colonial Country Club in Jackson on June 13th from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.  And it all benefits the Mississippi SIDS Alliance.

So, get your ducks in a row, buy a ticket and enter the $10,000 Lucky Duck Draw Down today.  Click here for more information.

Click here to go directly to buy a $100.00 ticket. 

Why do we celebrate Anna Clare at the annual golf tournament?

Thirteen years ago, Jeff and Cathy Files lost their infant daughter, Anna Clare, to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), an insidious disease that gives no warning before striking, and no explanation after stealing a life. SIDS leaves families feeling helpless, lost, guilty, and with no closure.

However, Jeff and Cathy channeled their grief into a positive movement to help families who lose children to SIDS. They also wanted to help reduce the chances of SIDS striking other infants and their families through education on the risk factors for SIDS and also on Safe Sleep environments. The Files family, along with very special family members and friends, started the Mississippi SIDS Alliance. Cathy now serves as Executive Director and is joined by many volunteers, friends, and family who support this cause.

Please help us educate Mississippians by supporting the Anna Clare Memorial Golf Tournament by playing golf or purchase a Lucky Duck Drawdown ticket.

MS SIDS Alliance Special Tag

Please help the MS SIDS Alliance by committing to purchase their special tag.  

Click here to download the Application for the special MS SIDS Alliance car tag and contact Cathy FIles at 601-955-1057 for more information.

Read the latest recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission

 Mississippi SIDS Alliance wants to keep you informed as to products that are being recalled due to safety issues for your children. 

If you have found a product recall that isn't listed here, please email us at mssids@gmail.com.  You can also visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website.   Click Here to read the latest.

Mission Statement

The Mississippi SIDS Alliance, Inc. provides support services to families who are or may be touched by the tragedy of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). 

The Alliance also provides training and education on SIDS and Safe Sleep environment to professionals, low socioeconomic communities/individuals and to the disadvantaged high risk populations.  The Mississippi SIDS Alliance also supports research to help find a cure for this devasting syndrome.

The Mississippi SIDS Alliance office is located at:

5454 I-55 North
Suite B
Jackson, MS  39211

Your participation as a volunter or donation would be appreciated!

Click here to send email to MS SIDS Alliance.