Press Kit
Hand to Hold Fact Sheet (PDF)
Hand to Hold Profile – Giving Library Video
Hand to Hold Logo – High resolution (EPS) | Low resolution (JPG)
Background Information
- Prematurity Snapshot (Includes statistics and sources)
- Read the Austin American-Statesman Series “Tiny Babies, Fragile Families” that appeared September 8-9, 2007 by Andrea Ball to learn about the inspiration for the founding of Hand to Hold.
Who to Contact
If you’d like to write/produce a story to help Hand to Hold reach more parents and professionals, please contact Kelli Kelley to schedule an interview.
Media Coverage
Welcome to the NICU Parent Club by Erika Goyer, posted on Life After NICU blog
Giving Back: Hand to Hold byKelli Kelley, posted on Life After NICU blog
For the Love of Babies by Allie Eissler of Austin Woman Magazine
Hand to Hold’s For the Love of Babies Campaign – on Clear Channel Communities interviewed by Mosser & Hudson, KVET 98.1
Proof That Trauma Can Be Over Come – {Podcast} hosted by Michele Rosenthal of Your Life After Trauma
Fragile Babies, Strong Support – by Jody Joseph Marmel of NSIDE Medical Austin Magazine
Holding the Hands of Many – written by Ashley Halligan, interviewed by William Jackson – Influential Magazine
Preemie Awareness Month – by Lisa Traugott of She’s Losing It (blog)
November is Preemie Awareness Month – by Lauri Harrison of Mom to Be Depot (blog)
Preemie Power Family Celebration at the Dell Diamond – Austin Business Journal’s A-List (September 21, 2012)
Donating BreastMilk Part 2 by Danny Cameron (interview of Kelli Kelley) for DadLabs.com
How to Protect Your Baby from RSV by Kelli Kelley (BabyCenter Featured Expert), Momformation Blog, BabyCenter.com
Pinterest: 15 Special Needs Organizations & Bloggers to Follow by Rabbi Tzvi Schectman, The Friendship Circle Blog
The Challenges of Preterm Birth: Beyond the Hospital Doors by Kelli Kelley, guest author | Case in Point – March 2012 issue by Dorland Health
Preemie Development – Effects of Premature Birth by Charlotte Latvala, Parenting.com | BabyTalk Magazine – March 2012 Issue
Kelli Kelley: Founder, Hand to Hold by Claire Jordan and Lauren Bayne, Texas M.I.L.K. (Moms I’d Like to Know) Blog
Essay: Hand to Hold Preemie Power Essay Contest Winners by Kim Pleticha – December 2011 – Parent:Wise Austin
Thanksgiving Holiday Holds Special Meaning for Two West Austin Families by Leslee Bassman – November 24, 2011 – West Austin News
Thankful for One-Pound Wonders – by Johnny Johnson – Hill Country News
Preemie Power Family Celebration – November 13, 2011 – YNN Austin
Celebrate Preemie Power by Leigh Ann Torres – Free Fun in Austin Blog
BoA Honors Local Austin Heroes: MyFoxAUSTIN.com
Bank of America Honors Local Austin Heroes – by Anne Wyatt Little – KTBC Fox 7 News
Preemies & RSV: Working with Insurance on Synagis Coverage – by Deb Discenza – Deb’s Blog – PreemieWorld.com
Charity Case: Team DadLabs Running Marathon to Benefit Nonprofits – by Clay Nichols – DadLabs Blog – Dadlabs.com
Preemie Power Photo and Essay Contest: Voting Starts Monday – by Leigh Ann Torres – Austin Parenting Multiples – Examiner.com
9th Anniversary Panelists - Carla McDonald – by Joelle Pearson of Austin Woman Magazine
August 2011 Website of the Month – Twin Multiples Club
St. David’s Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Medical Director, Sonnie Rivera, M.D., Wins National Frist Humanitarian Award – St. David’s Health Care’s Facebook Page
Kelli Kelley with Hand to Hold Named Health Care Hero Finalist – Austin Business Journal
Hand to Hold Sponsoring Music for Angels Among Us – by Dorie Dillard, Dorie Dillard: Canyon Creek & NW Austin Living Blog
In Philanthropy News – by Andrea Ball, Austin American-Statesman
Hand to Hold Discussion Series: What About Healthy Siblings? – by Leigh Ann Torres – Austin Parenting Multiples – Examiner.com
Hand to Hold – Business Briefing – Up the Ladder – by Austin American-Statesman staff
Support Preemies with Hand to Hold and Painting with a Twist – by Leigh Ann Torres, Austin Parenting Multiples – Examiner.com
Preemies, Painting, and Pinot – by Leigh Ann Torres, Genie in a Blog
Hand to Hold Named Finalist for RISE Austin’s Nonprofit Fast Pitch 2011
In the Spotlight: Hand to Hold – Supporting Moms with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – American Academy of Pediatrics – Section on Perinatal Pediatrics
DadLabs Videos: Preemie Hand to Hold – by Clay Nichols – DadLabs
Rae Cosmetics Gives Back – Austin Woman Magazine
Preemie Babies Honored As Superheroes – by Kim Pleticha – ParentWise Austin
Partner Spotlight: Hand to Hold – Preemie Matters – A Resource from National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition
Steiner Ranch Family Has A Lot to Be Thankful For – by Leslee Bassman – Four Points News
Cedar Park’s Moline Family: A Lot to Be Thankful For – by Leslee Bassman – Hill Country News
Local Child a Winner in Photo, Essay Contest – by Marcial Guajardo – Round Rock Leader
Preemie Power Brings Back Memories, Offers Support – by Andrea Ball – Charity Chat Blog – Austin American-Statesman
Hand to Hold: Support for Parents of Preemies – by Leigh Ann Torres – Austin Parenting Multiples – Examiner.com
Hand to Hold Holds Preemie Power – News 8 Austin
Hand to Hold Marks First Anniversary with Preemie Power Family Event – by Leigh Ann Torres – Austin Parenting Multiples – Examiner.com
Community Event Celebrates the Strength of Tiniest Texans – advertorial – Austin American-Statesman
Preemie Power Family Celebration – by Catherine Prystup – LiveMom.com
Cast Your Vote in the Preemie Power Photo Contest – by Leigh Ann Torres – Austin Parenting Multiples – Examiner.com
Hand to Hold Hosts Preemie Contest – by Andrea Ball – Charity Chat Blog – Austin American-Statesman
Preemie Power! Enter the Hand to Hold Prematurity Awareness Month Contest – by Melanie – Seton Baby Talk Blog
Masterpiece – by Beth Bishop – Covenant Presbyterian Church Blog
Startup Austin Nonprofit Lending a Hand to Premature Infants, Parents by Sandra Zaragoza – Austin Business Journal
Help Hand to Hold Celebrate Neonatal Nurses Appreciation Day September 15 – by Leigh Ann Torres – Austin Parenting Multiples – Examiner.com
Breaking the Bank for Bed Rest – by Amie Newman – Reproductive Health Reality Check Blog
Up the Ladder – Austin American-Statesman
I Live Here, I Give Here: A Hand to Hold by Keri Bellacosa – KTBC Fox 7 (Austin’s Fox Network)
Austin Fashion Week Party No. 10: VIP Preview at Beyond Tradition by Michael Barnes – Austin American-Statesman
A New Outreach for Parents of Premature Babies by Jessica Vess – KVUE TV (Austin’s ABC Affiliate)
Premature Babies: A Rollercoaster Ride by Jennifer Slayton – KUT FM
Premature Babies Change Rules, Doctor and Mom Says by Tara Trower/Raising Austin column – Austin American-Statesman
Local Mom Offers Parents of Preemies A Hand to Hold by Nicole Basham – LiveMom.com
Event for Parents of Premature Babies by Andrea Ball – Austin American-Statesman
“Staging Success: Nonprofit Able to Sell the Value of Its Theater-Based Community Service” by Sandra Zaragoza – Austin Business Journal May 14-20, 2010 issue
“Hand to Hold Needs Volunteers to Help NICU Babies” by Andrea Ball – Austin American-Statesman
“Mama of the Month – Meet Kelli Kelley” – Mamas on Bedrest.com
A Life’s Purpose Found: Austin Mom Develops “Hand to Hold Program” by Amy Carr – Austin Faith & Family Magazine Page 20
“‘Hand to Hold’: A Mother’s Journey to Provide Local Support for Parents of Infants Born Too Soon” by Leslee Bassman – Four Points/Hill Country News
St. David’s Hosts Neonatal Reunion – Fox 7 News
News Releases
May 13, 2013 - Mead Johnson Nutrition and Hand to Hold Looking for “NICU Heroes” (orginally released by Mead Johnson Nutrition)
February 14, 2013 – Hand to Hold Launches NICU Resource Library; Helps Hospitals Deliver Family-Centered Care
November 17, 2012 - Hand to Hold Announces 2012 Photo and Essay Contest Winners
November 16, 2012 - New Guidelines Released for the Care of Late Preterm Infants (Hand to Hold quoted, originally released by National Perinatal Association)
May 14, 2012 - Hand to Hold Honors Corporate Heroes, Names Volunteer of the Year at Spring Reception
November 17, 2011 – Hand to Hold Announces Photo and Essay Contest Winners
November 8, 2011 – Preemie Power Celebrates Super Hero Children, Builds Community
April 29, 2011 – Hand to Hold Names New Board Officers; Appoints New Staff
February 7, 2011 – Nonprofit Hand to Hold Focuses on Preserving Marital Relationships after a NICU Experience or Loss
November 16, 2010 – Hand to Hold Announces Photo and Essay Contest Winners
November 4, 2010 – Preemie Power Celebrates the Strength of Tiniest Central Texans (Press Release | Media Alert)
October 12, 2010 – Preemie Power Photo Contest Underway (PDF)
September 15, 2010 – Nonprofit Hand to Hold Brings Attention to Getting the Most Out of Early Intervention at September Talk (PDF)
June 5, 2010 – Internationally Renowned OB/GYN to Discuss Mind-Body Connections to Help Preemies Reach Their Full Potential (PDF)
