HOPE IN ACTION -- A Calling
As we transition out of our 10th annual HIE Awareness Month, and into May -- Mental Health Awareness Month -- there is so much that we built, witnessed, shared, and grew this year showing Hope in Action.
Whether it was through one of our 12 in-person Hustle for Hope events connecting over 1,000 people, meeting with legislators and advancing important advocacy for better maternal and infant care, presenting and showcasing the work we do at the Pediatric Academic Society meeting, witnessing thousands of families lift one another up and build on peer support, visiting NeuroNICUs and seeing our support and educational materials integrated right from the start of a patient-family arriving for cooling, or announcing new important research taskforces and partnerships, it has been a busy and rewarding time.
HUGE thank you to Deanna Bryan and Stephanie Sikorski who managed all of our social media educational posts and events, Hustle for Hope coordination with volunteers and keeping things moving!
"The little foundation that could" is really busting at the seams with the growth and work that so many of us dreamed was possible, and I think it's fair to say we aren't little anymore -- connecting and supporting over 10,000 families worldwide.
13 years ago when my son Max was born, families had to search deep into the internet to find one another. As I toured the Children's Hospital of Michigan NeuroNICU earlier in the month, families are connected to support and educational resources from the first moments of their journey.
But there's still more to do!
We are at a pivotal point where we are building in the framework, processes and resourcing to help us meet this need, accelerate our mission further, and make even bigger changes globally in the pursuit to decrease the incidence and impact of HIE.
Your continued support makes this possible.
On behalf of everyone at Hope for HIE, THANK YOU, and let's continue with the spirit of Hope in Action!
Most sincerely,
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