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.

Keeping Up with Doc Clemens

This year, Brave Beginnings mascot and cuddly bear extraordinaire, Doctor Clemens, made his way to all of our 2015 and 2016 grantee hospitals. Doc was able to check out the life-saving, state-of-the-art equipment that Brave Beginnings has funded for these hospitals, in addition to the little miracles that encompass their NICUs every day. Many of … Continued