World Prematurity Day is observed annually on November 17 and raises awareness of this serious health crisis. The day was initiated by the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFNCI) along with partnering organizations in Europe. One of the most well-known international co-founding organizations is the March of Dimes. Since its inception in … Continued
Source: NBC4 Los Angeles Life Connected: Group With Hollywood Ties Works to Ensure Premature Babies Have Life-Saving Equipment It’s a startling statistic — the United States ranks sixth in the world when it comes to premature births. But one organization with deep ties to Hollywood and the movies is working to make sure premature … Continued
We at Brave Beginnings are excited to introduce the newly renovated NICU at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. With help from our friends at the Regal Foundation, we were able to provide nearly $2 million dollars for the project that equipped ETCH with over 40 private patient NICU rooms, 5 top-of-the-line care stations, a family lobby, … Continued
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
November’s Prematurity Awareness Month was a busy time for us here at Brave Beginnings, and we are so grateful to all of you who continue to help us raise awareness of preterm birth. This year’s Theatrical Fundraising Spokesperson, Liam Hemsworth, started off the month with a feature in the “Cause&Effect” section of the November issue … Continued
Paul Holliman, Matt Kalavsky and Samantha Black visit the Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, IL Exhibitors and members of the Neonatal Grants Committee recently had the opportunity to see firsthand the impact they are making through their fundraising work with Brave Beginnings – providing lifesaving neonatal equipment to newborns in critical … Continued
