Welcome to this month's edition of “Special Delivery”, the monthly newsletter from Miracle Babies! Each month, we will share information about Miracle Babies events, news, and, most importantly, our impact. We are proud of our work and it is important to us to share these accomplishments with supporters like you!
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Share a picture of your NICU babyto provide hope and inspiration to others.
Make sure to follow us on social media! Email pictures to info@miraclebabies.org or post on our social media pages
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BREAKFAST REPUBLIC
and
MIRACLE BABIES
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Breakfast Republic's owner and founder, Johan Engman, stopped by our office this past month to drop off a check for $1,000 with Miracle Babies Co-Founder Marjan Mortazavi and supporter chef Felipe Raul.
Thank you Breakfast Republic! In addition to serving one of a kind, amazing breakfast dishes your donation to Miracle Babies enables us to provide 80 care packages to parents with hospitalized newborns.
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In honor of NICU Awareness Month, every Monday in September
Parakeet Cafe
will donate half of coffee sales (or drink of choice) between 7-9 am to Miracle Babies.
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UCSD Little Grad Picnic
Miracle Babies participated in the 24th Annual Little Grad picnic. This picnic allows former UCSD NICU families to be reunited with the nurses and doctors who cared for them. It was a wonderful afternoon meeting and reconnecting with families
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Grossmont NICU Reunion
Miracle Babies volunteers from National Charity League got decked out in western gear and participated in the 7th Annual NICU Reunion at Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Volunteers lead NICU grads in a western themed craft.
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World Breastfeeding Week
(August 1-7)
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Miracle Babies
Supports Breastfeeding
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Our mission is to unite families with their critically ill newborns.
Miracle Babies financial assistance program aims to break down barriers, such as gas and parking fees that may prevent a mother from being able to visit and breastfeed her baby.
If you would like to learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding please visit
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Parent hour at UCI was extra special this past month. Parents were given the opportunity to make heat warmers for breastfeeding NICU moms. Miracle Babies volunteers, NICU nurses and Lactation nurses came together to help with this special activity. It was a perfect pairing with World Breastfeeding Week.
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Mark your calendars to celebrate a DECADE OF GIVING
at our 10th Annual Gala: A Night In Venice
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Your gondola awaits as you will be whisked off to romantic Venice. Through the passages and canals, experience the mystery and intrigue of this magical evening celebrating a decade of supporting families with hospitalized newborns. Dress as if being transported in time to the ball at Doge’s Palace for an evening of candlelight, glittering chandeliers, and champagne.
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Thank You to Our GALA Sponsors!
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SAVE THE DATE! The amazing
gorjana
gives back and in the most heartwarming way.
Join us Sept 19th from 6pm-8pm at
Fashion Island
for light bites, refreshments & jewelry styling.
Proceeds from sales during the event will go directly to supporting families with critically ill newborns at
UC
I Medical Center
and
CHOC Children's
.
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Be a real-life superhero for Orange County families with hospitalized newborns!
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Grab your capes and masks and get ready to join hundreds of Miracle Babies supporters on
Sunday, November 17
, 2019 for the 4th annual Orange County Superhero 5K at Aldrich Park on the campus of
UC Irvine.
Proceeds benefit families with hospitalized newborns in Orange County.
Event includes a 5K course perfect for runners, walkers, and strollers of all levels, a merchant and resource fair, a Diaper Dash race for kids ages 2 and under, a KidZone featuring a bounce house, obstacle course, games, crafts, exotic cars, superheroes, and more!
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Thanks to our generous supporters, Miracle Babies had this impact in August 2019:
- $21,600 awarded to 60 families in need in San Diego and Orange County. By removing financial barriers and providing key resources during the weeks following a child’s birth, we have the potential to positively impact health outcomes for an entire generation of children!
- 70+ parents participated in 7 hosted “Miracle Hours”. Parents enjoyed a meal, participated in crafts, and most importantly, escaped the isolation of the NICU – if only for any hour.
- 168 care packages were delivered to 9 hospitals. These packages were delivered to parents with babies in the NICU, regardless of need. These packages contain contents intended to support parents who spend considerable time in the NICU breastfeeding and providing “kangaroo care”.
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Thank you
to the following Facebook friends who “hosted” Facebook fundraisers in August to raise money for Miracle Babies:
Cheyene Smith, Nicole Franco, Megan Sielen, Mia Karrh, Jennifer Frothingham, Amanda Wilson, Anna Jimenez Coelho, Elizabeth West, Vic LoPete, Jerry Jimenez, Marcyl Martinez, Chris Aughenbaugh, Karen Voogd, and Lauren L Williams -
we appreciate each one of you!
If you are interested in “hosting” your own Facebook fundraiser for Miracle Babies, go to the Fundraiser section of the Miracle Babies page and click on “Raise Money” or
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Meet Miracle Baby
Natalia, born April 25, 2018. Natalia was born at 26 weeks gestation at a tiny two pounds. Natalia and mother, Nicole, spent 109 days in the NICU. On August 11, 2019, Natalia was able to celebrate being home for one year. Nicole says the assistance she received from Miracle Babies allowed her to be at the hospital everyday. Nicole is looking forward to the day when she can "pay it forward" to another NICU family.
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Each month, “Special Delivery” will spotlight a “Miracle Worker” – someone who contributes to make Miracle Babies great!
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Erika Segal is a proud mother to a 4-year old little girl named Olivia and a 16-month old little boy named Thomas. Since 2016, Erika has been volunteering with the Miracle Babies Orange County Auxiliary Chapter and managing its Social Media accounts.
Erika is a Miracle Mom to Miracle Baby Olivia, who was born at 39 weeks and diagnosed as IUGR (Intrauterine Growth Restricted), while also having a muscular VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect).
Having a Miracle Baby of her own, Erika became passionate about helping other parents navigate similar situations and ensuring every NICU baby stands a fighting chance. It’s because of the expert care, guidance and support that her family received while in the NICU (and the months that followed), Olivia overcame all health obstacles and is a thriving 4-year old today. Thank you Erika for your commitment to helping other NICU parents and MiracIe Babies!
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