Press Kit
Hand to Hold Fact Sheet (PDF)
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
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
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)
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