Mother's Window Safety Campaign Inspired by Son's Near-Death Experience

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After her son Amari survived a fall from a third-floor window, Bay Area mother Vannoy McCree is dedicated to spreading window safety awareness. She has founded a nonprofit organization that organizes activities and events in the Bay Area, emphasizing the importance of securing windows and doors, particularly in high-rise buildings.

Addressing safety concerns during the summer months when child falls increase, Vannoy speaks at community events and distributes pamphlets with window safety tips. Her efforts have the potential to prevent further accidents and save lives in the Bay Area and beyond.

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