My team and I are participating in the 2023 NICUSTRONG Walk. All money raised will fund innovative treatment, cutting-edge equipment, much-needed research and support for our patients and families of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Hackensack Meridian Children's Health Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital.

We decided to support this amazing cause because our Rockstar Ruthie spent her first 14 days of life in this very NICU after her early arrival into the world 7 weeks early. The facilities and equipment At Hackensack Meridian Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital are top notch. Ruthie was in the safest possible place and in the very capable and loving hands of exceptionally knoweledgeable and compassionate specialists, neonatologists, doctors, nurses, and lactation consultants. We want to give back to the hospital that gave Ruthie her start to the world and also give back to other families dealing with the heartbreaking reality of what all goes into having a NICU baby.

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!).

In 2018, NICUSTRONG was formed in support of these babies and their families. Since its inception, the walk has raised more than $300,000, largely due to the tremendous support of teams like us. So far, funding has helped support life-like manikins for vital education purposes, critical research, parent programs and more!

We hope you will support our team – $5, $10, $25, $50 or any amount – will make a significant difference!

Thank you for supporting our team and we encourage you to join us at the walk as well! Registration is quick and easy and you can get a NICUSTRONG Family Fun Kit…click the Join A Team button and complete the registration process. Together we can make a bigger impact.

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