City sees red for a day

CASEY councillors and council staff got into the swing of the 19th annual Red Nose Day last Friday to help raise funds for research into sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Red noses and Red Nose Day yoyos and badges were seen all round the council offices, but mayor Kevin Bradford said the annual fundraiser also had an extremely serious side.
He said Red Nose Day dealt with the highly sensitive and tragic issue of the unexpected death of a young child, and also provided a unique, fun way for the broader community to show support for families affected.
Ms Jennie Cameron, chairman of SIDS and Kids, said every month in Australia more than 200 children were stillborn or died suddenly and unexpectedly.
“For each death more than 60 people are affected and may require support,” Ms Cameron said.
“The funding from Red Nose Day over the past 19 years has seen thousands of parents, relatives and friends receive free counselling services.”
Ms Cameron thanked the City of Casey Council, staff and the media for their support in assisting to promote Red Nose Day.