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History
At the national conference in Pittsburgh in November 1993, First Candle announced its plan to build a Tree of Hope as a lasting memorial to the young victims of SIDS. With the expansion of our mission in 2001, babies whose lives have been lost to stillbirth will be memorialized as well.

The first public viewing of the Tree of Hope took place on June 23, 1996, at the opening day of the Fourth SIDS International Conference held in our nation's capital. In the presence of parent representatives from across the United States and more than thirty nations from around the world, First Candle dedicated over 300 leaves and 12 foundation stones as engraved reminders of the lives interrupted too soon.  For more information on the Tree of Hope, or to place your order by phone, please contact First Candle at 1-800-221-7437.
 
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