Bell Works Tower To Turn Pink In Honor Of Holmdel Toddler Who Died

HOLMDEL, NJ — Bell Works Tower will turn pink for the fifth consecutive year in honor of a young Holmdel girl who passed away due to Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) in 2017.

Vienna Carly Savino passed away at nearly three years old on Nov. 12, 2017. Her death was categorized as SUDC, which affects children 1-18 years old, and is sometimes referred to as SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Part 2.

According to Vienna’s parents, Vienna’s genetic studies (as part of research studies) did not reveal a cause of death, and there are no causes or preventative measures currently known for SUDC.

Following her death, Vienna’s mother, Dr. Denise Wunderler, founded the nonprofit Team Vienna 4 SUDC Awareness to honor Vienna while raising funds for research and education on SUDC.

On Jan. 17, Bell Works will support the organization by lighting their 60-foot tower pink (Vienna’s favorite color) for Vienna's tenth heavenly birthday.

“We miss Vienna so much, and can’t believe this will be another birthday we will celebrate without her,” Wunderler said. “Child loss is a devastating journey that continues for life. We are thankful for all the support and love shown to us by the community.”

In addition to Team Vienna’s work raising awareness for SUDC, Vienna’s family and an award-winning film crew out of NJ and NYC have completed an independent, short documentary film about Vienna, which they hope will be accepted in the Garden State Film Festival in March 2025.

“We are very grateful for the generous support and caring heart of Carol Stillwell and Stillwell-Hansen in making our dream of creating a film, a reality,” Wunderler said.

As Team Vienna’s work continues, they hope to raise more awareness and education around SUDC.

Vienna's parents, who are both physicians, noted that while many have heard of SIDS, SUDC is not as well known. Programs such as the Robert’s Program at Boston Children’s Hospital are hoping to change that.

“Robert’s Program at Boston Children’s Hospital is the most advanced, comprehensive SUDC study that focuses on the child, in their search for answers for the family,” Wunderler said. “We are grateful for all their hard work and dedication.”

To learn more about Team Vienna 4 SUDC Awareness, you can visit their website. To donate to Team Vienna or Robert’s Program, you can click here.

Bell Works is located at 101 Crawford Corners Road, Holmdel.

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