We are reaching out on behalf of Bodhi’s Barrels, 501(c)(3) and Bodie’s Buddies, two nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting families who have experienced the devastating loss of a child, and to raise awareness and funds for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) research and families grieving the loss of a child.

On Friday, November 15th, 2025, we will be hosting a fundraising event at Afterglow Brewery in Norfolk, Virginia. This special event will bring together members of the community to honor children gone too soon while helping families in need and supporting vital research.

To make this event a success, we are kindly seeking donations in the form of:

• Gift cards

• Monetary donations to directly support Bodhi’s Barrels, Bodie’s Buddies and SIDS research (Aaron Matthew SIDS Research Guild and Payton's Pals)

• In-kind contributions that can be used for event support

Your generosity will not only help us create a meaningful event

for families and community members, but it will also directly impact grieving parents and support efforts toward preventing SIDS in the future.

All donors will be recognized at the event, and contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Tax identification number for Bodhi’s Barrels is 93-2870181.