Dedicated to saving the precious lives of newborns from the dangers of
abandonment and assisting pregnant girls/women in crisis.
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News from A Safe Haven for Newborns
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Dear Safe Haven for Newborns Friend,
In this issue...
- A Safe Haven for Newborns Gave Me a Chance
- Abstract Artist, Roxy Sora
- Artist, Neith Nevelson
- Silent Auction & Live Streaming
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A Safe Haven for Newborns Gave Me a Chance |
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Some of you have met Milagros, known as Lydia Casady, from our previous galas; and know she is an amazing and inspirational young lady. Now, we would like to present to you Lydia Casady, the artist.
Seventeen years ago, her birth mother reached out to Safe Haven for Newborns because she was in distress and needed our help; and we were there for her. And, in helping her, we saved the life of her baby. Lydia Casady, began life as Milagros, Safe Haven Baby #48. Do you know Milagros means miracles?
She came into this world with what some people would refer to as challenges, but not Lydia. She is a triple amputee with no mandibles. The first six weeks of her life were spent in the NICU at Miami Children’s Hospital, where doctors didn’t know if she was going to make it. Lydia needed multiple surgeries, one to insert a trachea tube and later a g-tube. The doctors told her forever family that she would probably spend half her life in the hospital because of her delicate condition. She’s proved them wrong; she has rarely been sick.
From a very young age, Lydia drew to express herself and now does the same through her paintings. Art brings her happiness, and her surroundings are her source of inspiration.
Besides being a creative person, she runs track with DASA, Disabled Athlete Sports Association, the local chapter of the US Paralympic Sport Club in her hometown, taking part in the 100-meter, 200-meter, and long jump. The summer before the pandemic, Lydia went to an overnight camp and served as a Junior Camp Counselor to a girl who had less abilities than she. Lydia looks forward to each new day as an opportunity to make a difference.
We hope you will look and bid on the art pieces Lydia created just for A Safe Haven for Newborns. “Safe Haven for Newborns gave me the opportunity to be born, and I want that same opportunity for other babies. By bidding on my art, it will allow Safe Haven for Newborns to raise the funds it needs to help other distressed mothers give their newborns a chance,” said Lydia, Safe Haven Baby #48 Milagros. “That is all we ask, to be given a chance at life.”
To preview Lydia’s artwork and other items up for auction, please visit newborns.givesmart.com or text newborns to 76278.
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Abstract Artist, Roxy Sora |
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Cuban-born abstract artist and a special friend of Safe Haven for Newborns, Roxy Sora, has donated one of her latest artworks, "Under the Sea", for this year's silent auction.
Roxy's paintings are an expression of feeling and emotion. The movement of the music that is playing while she is painting is captured on the canvas.
To bid on this art piece, please click here or text newborns to 76278.
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American Artist, Neith Nevelson |
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Thank you to a generous patron who donated an original work of art for the silent auction by famed American artist, Neith Nevelson.
Nevelson, a resident of Coconut Grove is world renown for her vivid color schemes and slight variations of three main subjects -- horses, nude women's bodies, and male faces.
To bid on this art piece, please click here or text newborns to 76278.
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Silent Auction & Live Streaming |
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If you are not able to attend this year's gala, but would like to participate in the silent auction, you have three options to place your bids:
- Scan the QR Code
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Text safehaven to 76278
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Log on to www.newborns.givesmart.com
This year you will find many exciting items to choose from -- artwork, trips, jewelry, dining experiences, adventures, and more. The silent auction goes life on Friday, October 21, at 9 AM.
Live Streaming
You can also be a part of the night's event from anywhere in the world as it will be streamed starting at 7:45 PM. You will hear from Nick Silverio, Founder, on the work that is being done to save the newborns; and see Lydia Casady share her story.
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Saturday, October 22 at 7 PM
A Wonderland in Safe Haven Gala
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There's still time to join us for our annual celebration of life. Table Host and Individual tickets are still available. Please visit our website to reserve your seat at the table.
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Your help is greatly needed.
Please consider supporting our mission through
monetary donations, in-kind donations, and the donation of your time.
For more information and how you can help, please visit our webpage.
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A Safe Haven for Newborns website
is now available in Spanish too.
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24/7 Helpline -- Confidential & Multilingual
Florida Helpline - 1-877-767-2229
National Helpline - 1-844-767-2229
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