We have faced funding challenges since 2020, but thanks to a dedicated group of donors and new corporate sponsors, we are excited to announce that our 2026 grant application is now open. We remain committed and moving forward—to Braver Beginnings.
LOS ANGELES (April 12, 2016) – Liam Hemsworth has been named the 2016 Theatrical Fundraising Spokesperson for Brave Beginnings, an initiative of the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation (WRMPPF). The program works to improve the lives of premature babies by providing hospitals with grants for purchasing life-saving neonatal equipment and supporting critical care … Continued
If you have spent time in the neonatal intensive care unit, you have probably noticed all of the machines that surround you and the babies being cared for. Spending time in the NICU can be an overwhelming, stressful and emotional experience, but staying informed can be a helpful way of coping through that time. We … Continued
Big news! On February 18th, Brave Beginnings was featured on the “Val’s Pals” segment during the Valentine in the Morning radio broadcast on 104.3 MYfm! Los Angeles based radio show host Valentine and his team highlighted Brave Beginnings, talking about the impact our work has had on hospitals and their efforts to save the lives … Continued
2015 was an amazing year for the Brave Beginnings family. Throughout the year, the overall request from our grant applicants was for over 7 million dollars, which further proved to us the need is there for hospitals to receive funds to purchase topoftheline technology to keep preemies alive and thriving. In 2015, there were 22 … Continued
Originally posted on People magazine, 9/30/15. Zoë Saldana knows what it takes to care for premature babies because she’s lived through it herself. “When I was in the neonatal intensive care unit with my two sons, I became like every parent that was on that floor,” the actress, 37, tells PEOPLE. “My husband and I … Continued
Brave Beginnings awarded a $50,000 grant on August 7, 2015 to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, California. The grant will be used to purchase a Breast Milk Analyzer for their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is one of the largest birthing centers in California with 3,500 babies born annually, … Continued
