Preemie Power Family Celebration and NICU Reunion

Family Celebration and NICU Reunion

Hand to Hold hosted the second annual Preemie Power Family Celebration and Regionwide NICU reunion on Sunday, November 13 from 1-3 p.m. More than 200 families, children and healthcare providers attended the public event, and enjoyed activities, refreshments and the unique fellowship of a community of families who have faced similar circumstances. The celebration was held in the Gym within the Fellowship and Education Building at Covenant Presbyterian Church (3003 Northland Dr, Austin). Photos (event & photo booth) and a video are now available!

Thanks go to our 2011 sponsors: Austin’s First Steps, Enfamil, Epic Medstaff, Germer Gertz, HEB, Knight Construction, Mother’s Milk Bank, Proof Advertising, Roger Beasley Mazda, Sonic, St. David’s Foundation and St. David’s Healthcare. Additional support provided by Beverly Demafiles Photography, Brand Builders Company, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Ian Jensen, Michelle’s Patisserie, Mimi’s Cafe, Mystery Inc., PeekabooICU, RiverKids Pediatric Home Health, Texas Clown Partys, Turner Construction, The Westin Hotel Austin and Zundunga Mexican Bistro.

Preemie Power Family Celebration 2010

Children won cupcakes at the cupcake walk, posed with favorite super heroes, fished and spun the wheel for a prizes, jumped in the bounce houses, danced on the dance floor, created Lego creations, made super hero masks to take home, enjoyed cake and refreshments, and congratulated our 2011 Preemie Power Photo and Essay Contest winners and finalists. All participants past and present were recognized and honored. Richard Hammett, father of a preemie and COO of St. David’s Medical Center served as the Master of Preemies. Winners of this year’s contest were announced, where they will be presented with their prize packages valued at more than $500. Prizes include wonderful gifts from A Maggie Film, Baby Sense, Baby Blanket Music, Brooke West Photography, Carousel Designs, Kokopax, the Marty Barnes family, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop, NurturMe, Onair Development, Pediped and more. Compass BBVA was also on hand to share about a new cause marketing program to benefit Hand to Hold.

Thank you for coming out to celebrate National Prematurity Awareness Month and all the tiny heros who were born too soon on November 13! Photos and a video will be posted soon – please check back!

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