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| The photo of Jaxin was taken on 6-13-10 fourteen days prior to his death. This photo was taken to an artist and the resulting sketch was used on his tombstone. |
The family of Jaxin Alexander Steward is hosting the 2nd Jaxin Steward Memorial Walk. The walk will be held on Saturday June 22, 2013 at the Ansonia Church of God shelter house beginning at 9am. The walk is approximately 2.5 miles as it winds through the streets of Ansonia ending at the Ansonia Cemetery on St. Rt. 47 at the east edge of the city limits.
Jaxin’s Cause came about as a way to honor Jaxin Alexander Steward’s very short life. Jaxin, the youngest son of Ashley McCleskey, died at the age of 4 months 19 days as the direct result of bed-sharing with an adult. Jaxin smothered.
The pain of losing an infant was compounded by the fact that his death was completely preventable. The use of a pack and play, a bassinet or a crib would have saved his precious life.
The family hopes that by sharing Jaxin’s story, other families will be spared the pain of this type of loss. The funds raised by the Jaxin Steward Memorial Walk help spread the word. The family is working with the Darke County Health Dept. Help Me Sleep program to identify families who cannot afford cribs for their babies. It is the hope of the family to provide pack and plays to these families and in turn save more lives.
Donations being accepted are items for a silent auction/raffle, cash donations, sponsors for the tshirts, bottled water, snacks, paper goods. To sponsor the shirts and have your family name or business name on the shirt a $50 minimum donation is required.
Register before June 1 to receive a walk t shirt. Cost is $20 for preregistration. Registrations on the day of the walk will be $15 (no shirts inc. late registration).
Any donations or registrations (inc. shirt size) can be sent to:
Jaxin’s Cause
c/o Ashley McCleskey
201 Central Ave.
Greenville, Ohio 45331