supporting babies & their families
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At Never Shake MN, our goal is to provide financial support for babies who are victims of Abusive Head Trauma or Shaken Baby Syndrome. Your donation will be used to help them in their healing. Never Shake MN is a 501(c)3 organization (TAX ID 93-2804095).
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Crystal, Brendan and the Never Shake MN Board is committed to educating the public about Abusive Head Trauma. It is never okay to shake or hit a baby! Learn more about how we can tell our story to your group today for more meaningful child development training.
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Our inaugural fundraising event in April 2024 was a success! Thank you for joining us for a fun, family night and for donating! We plan to have another event next April as well.
About Us
abusive head trauma
Also known as Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma is a severe form of physical child abuse that results in an injury to the brain of a child. This often occurs when a parent or caregiver is frustrated because of a child crying. Abusive Head Trauma can result in bleeding in the brain and around the eyes and have lifelong effects on children. Abusive Head Trauma is the leading cause of physical abuse deaths in children under 5 in the U.S. according to the CDC.
Our story
Never Shake Minnesota was founded by Crystal and Brendan McNally. Their son, Nolan, is a survivor of abusive head trauma or shaken baby syndrome. He was just 6 months old when he was abused. This non-profit organization was started to help other babies and families who have suffered from the trauma of abusive head trauma.
Our board
Crystal McNally, Executive Director
Brendan McNally, Treasurer
Jessica Cunniff, Secretary
Tim Johnson, Board Member
Julie Maynard-Johnson, Board Member
Our mission
Provide support to the victims of Abusive Head Trauma or Shaken Baby Syndrome and their families and to educate the public in hopes of preventing the injury of babies by Abusive Head Trauma.