A Special Evening to Support the Parents of Premature Babies
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Graham’s Foundation’s Washington DC Power to Grow event will recognize
the parents of premature babies with an evening of custom cocktails,
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gourmet treats, and a silent auction
(May 24, 2012)Graham’s Foundation (http://www.GrahamsFoundation.org), a non-profit organization offering practical and emotional support to the parents of premature babies throughout the US and Canada, has announced it is partnering with Preemies Today (www.preemiestoday.org) to host a one-of-a-kind event in Washington, DC on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 to raise funds and raise awareness of how something as common as premature birth can be an incredibly challenging and transformative experience for mothers, fathers, and caregivers.
"Preemies Today is thrilled to partner with Graham's Foundation for the Power to Grow event," said Executive Director Mary Beth Hazelgrove. "It is exciting to work with such a wonderful organization that shares a similar mission to ours."
The Power to Grow night out will take place at the Hotel Palomar on P Street, NW, where attendees may taste delicious Tito’s Handmade Vodka martinis while bidding on fantastic silent auction items.
According to Nick Hall, who founded Graham's Foundation with his wife Jennifer after they experienced the birth of twins at just 25 weeks before facing the trials the neonatal intensive care unit and the loss of one child, "When Graham's Foundation creates fundraisers, one of our primary goals is always to raise awareness of not only how common prematurity is, but also of just how courageous and dedicated the parents of preemies are."
Every year, over 500,000 premature babies are born in the United States. These babies often require intensive medical care for months, and their parents find themselves dealing with extreme emotions and practical issues that are difficult to overcome.
"We are incredibly grateful for the support we continue to receive from individuals and from organizations like Preemies Today because that support allows us to give what comfort and support we can to the parents of preemies during what is likely one of the most difficult periods of their lives," added Nick. "The Washington, DC Power to Grow event will honor the courage and commitment of the moms and dads who live through the journey of prematurity."
For more information, including tickets and sponsorship information, visit http://grahamsfoundation.org/ThePowerToGrow_WashingtonDC.html, call 419-740-1075, or email erin@grahamsfoundation.org. For more information, visit www.GrahamsFoundation.org.
About Graham's Foundation
Founded in 2009, Graham’s Foundation assembles and sends care packages designed to meet the physical and emotional needs of parents of premature babies and mothers and fathers who have lost children to prematurity. Additionally, the foundation's website and Facebook page provide educational resources and a community for parents to share their stories and find support. Founders Nick and Jennifer Hall experienced the rollercoaster ride of being parents in the NICU, losing their son Graham after 45 days, and their daughter Reece’s four-month stay. For more information, visit www.GrahamsFoundation.org.
About Preemies Today
Preemies Today, a national preemies support network, is a non-profit organization located in Washington, DC. The organization provides a meaningful connection for preemies families both in the NICU and beyond by enabling them to meet others families whose lives have been affected by premature birth. Families share information, comfort one another, and gain a better understanding of preemie issues and local early intervention services. For more information, visit www.preemiestoday.org.
Media inquiries should be directed to:
Nick Hall
nick@grahamsfoundation.org
Mary Beth Hazelgrove
