Back in December of 2004, one of Kim Beck’s 3-year-old twins, Meghan, died in her bedroom, not since disease, but her dresser.

Kim told News Center 5’s Lynn Jolicoeur that Meghan was probably climbing on a drawer when the breakfront fell on her. The rest of her family was resting and heard nothing.

The Becks knew concerning the risk of furniture tip-over before Meghan’s death. They had tenable larger furniture pieces, counting a dining room hutch, to the walls. They did not see Meghan’s little dresser as a danger.

In their pain, they launched a non-profit organization called Meghan’s Hope, to teach other parents about falling furniture. They hope an future fundraising walk in Worcester would help them spread their message

The Becks’ research has established falling furniture injures eight to ten thousand kids in the United States every year, and has killed 23 children since Meghan died.

Kim Beck is working on receiving furniture straps sold in more stores, and pushing a bill in Congress in Meghan’s name. It will mandate manufacturers include new warning labels and safety straps with any furniture that can tip.

For more information on Meghan’s Hope call 508-885-9322.