Justice Jog April 29 In Waukesha To Raise Money For Shaken Baby Syndrome Charity

WAUKESHA - The Waukesha County Victim/Witness Assistance Program is teaming up with Lola's Hope, a non-profit group founded by families affected by Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), to host the Justice Jog on Saturday, April 29, at Fox River Park.

Funds raised during the 2.25-mile paved walk/run will support Lola's Hope and their SBS prevention efforts and awareness events.

Lola's Hope says that while SBS is 100% preventable, it is the leading cause of child abuse deaths in the United States. A baby who suffers SBS only has a 75% chance of survival and the majority of victims suffer lifelong effects, like physical and learning disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, seizures, and speech and behavioral disorders.

Since its founding in 2012, Lola's Hope has provided education to the Milwaukee Center for Independence's SmartBaby program for expectant mothers, shaken baby prevention training in local high school and to childcare providers, connected victim families with the Waukesha County Victim/Witness Assistance Program's monthly SBS support group, distributed educational materials at community events, and accompanied families of victims to court proceedings.

Registration is $30 for adults through Thursday, April 13, and includes a long sleeve T-shirt. Registration increases to $35 for adults from April 14-26 and T-shirts are not guaranteed. Registration is free for children. Packet pick-up starts at 9 a.m., with the event beginning at 11 a.m. T-shirts and packets also can be picked up from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 28, at the Waukesha County Courthouse.

To register for the Justice Jog or donate, click here. For more information about Lola's Hope, visit their website.