Visiting Ted in Heaven - Janet McGee

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$136
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2019
End Date
March 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lincoln
Lincoln
Project Overview

Author Janet McGee presented her program and book "Visiting Ted in Heaven" based on a real life dream she had after her young sons death resulting from a furniture tip-over accident. Janet's mission is to bring awareness to furniture tip-over prevention, connecting resource to parents, grandparents and caregivers of young children.

Project Details

30 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$136
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will hear Janet's personal story of losing a son to a furniture tip-over accident. They will learn how her book is helping both herself and children deal with the loss of a loved one. Patrons will learn about furniture tip-over prevention and safety and be connected to many resources on the topic. Anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons heard Janet's personal story of losing her young son to a furniture tip-over accident and how her book "Visiting Ted in Heaven" has not only helped her in her own grieving process but is helping others, especially children who have lost loved ones. Janet talked about how there are many home safety devices out there but not much information about furniture tip-over prevention. She gave many furniture tip-over statistics. Janet talked about furniture tip-over prevention and some devices out there to purchase to prevent it. Janet also had along anchor kits to purchase that night of the program. Many patrons commented on how they will now pass on her message to others to help prevent furniture tip-over accidents.

Source of Additional Funds

Jackson County Library

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
507-376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200