Wrapping the Year with Hope and Looking Ahead Together
As we step into a new year, I find myself reflecting with deep gratitude on all that 2025 represented for Hope for HIE. It was a year defined by shared momentum—expanded research partnerships, strengthened support programs and services, and setting the course for the next five years of organizational growth to meet our mission. From our first-ever Leadership Summit this fall to our growing presence in medical, advocacy, and policy spaces, one truth remains clear: hope grows when it is shared. None of this progress happens in isolation, and I am continually inspired by the families, staff, board members, Medical Advisory Board, partners, and supporters who make our mission possible.
That commitment to shared progress is especially evident in the research and education we continue to bring to our community. This month, we highlighted an important milestone through our Q&A with Dr. Brian Kalish on the Metformin Clinical Trial at Boston Children’s Hospital—a study exploring how a well-established medication may support brain plasticity and development in infants with HIE beyond the NICU. Bridging families to emerging science, trusted experts, and transparent information is central to our work, and this trial reflects our belief that thriving extends far beyond survival.
We are also excited to announce that registration will soon open for our first-ever Family & Community Conference, taking place April 24–26, 2026, in Boston. This gathering will bring families, clinicians, researchers, and advocates together in one space—learning from one another and shaping the future of HIE care side by side.
As we close this season, I am also moved by the collective generosity shown through our Giving Tuesday Fundraiser and 12 Days of Hope. The stories shared—of connection, advocacy, resilience, and love—are a powerful reminder of why this work matters. Your support ensures families around the world have access to education, peer connection, and hope when they need it most.
Together, we closed 2025 strong and we're carrying that momentum forward—into continued program growth, expanded research, and deeper impact through 2026 and beyond. Thank you for standing with Hope for HIE and for believing, with us, in a future filled with possibility.
With gratitude and hope,
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