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River’s Gift evolved from a simple pledge following the death of River Waddell to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in November 2011. This pledge was to Stamp Out SIDS and ensure that no other parent would endure the pain and suffering of the unexpected and unexplained loss of their precious child.

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River’s Gift is Australia’s solely SIDS focused charity, dedicated to funding world leading scientific research, providing safe sleep education and raising awareness of this devastating syndrome.

SIDS is still one of the largest causes of death of children aged between 1 month and 12 months of age.

On July 2nd 2011, our beautiful baby boy and first child, River Jak Adam was born, weighing 7lb 3oz. He was perfect in every way.

– As told by River’s Mum

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Latest News & Events

All the latest News & Events from River’s Gift

Giving Hope this EOFY 128 for 128

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$128 for 128: Giving Hope, Funding Research, Changing Lives for River’s 12th birthday this EOFY. River was on this earth for 128 days and the 2nd July marks his 12th…

Geelong Homes’ pledge for River’s Gift – Charity Home

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Geelong Homes has undertaken a pledge to build a 2nd charity home to raise essential funds to help our cause. Funds raised through the sale of the home will support…

Melbourne Marathon Run

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Partner with the River’s Gift Running Team to raise funds for River’s Gift and their Mission to “STAMP OUT SIDS” on 15th October,  2023.