On September 15th, I will be participating in the NICU STRONG Walk 2019.  All money raised will support the vital equipment and patient and family needs of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Hackensack Meridian Health Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital.

I decided to support this amazing cause because a little over a year ago my niece was born way to early and spent over 100 days in the NICU. We will walk to raise money for the hospital that saved Emmy’s life. No amount of money could ever repay the exceptional doctors, nurses and staff at Hackensack University Medical Center for navigating us through the NICU rollercoaster. Emmy is here because of their expertise, intelligence, advocacy and, most importantly, their love. They were (and still are) her biggest cheerleaders, her superheroes, and her family.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) admits about 940 newborns each year, so the need is great for innovative treatment and care. Approximately 80 newborns weigh less than 1,500 grams (that is approximately 3lbs., 5oz!). To address their medical needs, the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital provides an array of services including hyper alimentation (intravenous nutrition), mechanical ventilation, body cooling for newborns and more for the best possible outcome and to help these newborns grow happy and healthy.

Please consider supporting me with a meaningful amount – $25, $50, $100 or any amount – will make a significant difference!

Thank you for your generosity and support. Together we can make a difference for these families and babies!