Kicking Off 2025: Highlights from January
As we began putting together a recap of Dear NICU Mama's first quarter of 2025, we quickly realized there was too much goodness to squeeze into just one update. So we're sharing the impact month by month—starting with January!
From our first virtual support groups of the year to letters of hope, the onboarding of new board members, January was a beautiful reminder of why this community exists. It was also a meaningful month of rest and reflection for our executive team, giving us space to recharge and dream after the busyness of the holiday season!
Take a peek at what you helped make possible, then keep an eye out for February's recap coming soon!
In January, our Letter of Hope prompt was: "Dear NICU Mama, as I look back on 2024, I see a mama who..." One NICU mama wrote: "There may be days you feel immeasurable guilt or that your body has failed you in some capacity. Just know that your body didn't fail you." These powerful words resonated deeply within our community, offering comfort and solidarity to fellow NICU mothers.
We are thrilled to onboard Tyler Loch to our Board of Directors! With a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Tyler specializes in guiding clients toward their financial goals. Tyler's personal connection to the NICU community—stemming from his family's six-month journey with their son—fuels his passion for supporting NICU mothers. We are honored to have him join our mission to uplift and empower NICU mamas everywhere.
Through our social media platforms, we curated content in January addressing how New Year's resolutions can differ for NICU families, the importance of prioritizing mental health, and honoring our individual motherhood journeys.
We kicked off the year by hosting two virtual support groups at both afternoon and evening times to accommodate NICU mothers across various time zones and life stages. This scheduling flexibility allowed more mothers to connect, share experiences, and find solace within our community, regardless of their geographical location or daily commitments!
Thank you so much for making January such a memorable month!
With so much gratitude,
Ashley Ham,
Executive Director of Dear NICU Mama
Celebrate Courage 2024
Dear NICU Mama’s Annual Fundraising Gala
On September 4th, we gathered together for our annual Celebrate Courage event, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible support from our community of donors, sponsors, and NICU families. The evening was a beautiful celebration of the strength and resilience of NICU families, and it’s thanks to your generosity that we were able to bring this vision to life!
