Thank You Thursday: Laken's Bears

Today is Thank You Thursday! Every Thursday we would like to take the opportunity to show our appreciation to organizations and individuals making a difference in the lives of ICU families.

Today we send our sincerest thanks to Laken's Bears! Laken's Bears was created on February 28, 2011 in honor of Laken Taylor Johnson. This wonderful foundation works with other organizations, including Project Sweet Peas, to provide teddy bears and Angel Pennies to grieving families.

Please take a moment to send your appreciation to Laken’s Bears for all that they do for bereaved families!

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MJ's Memories in the News

Project Division MJ's Memories was featured in the Topeka Capital Journal!

You can check out the story here:

http://cjonline.com/news/2012-06-11/project-helps-ease-pain-losing-baby

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Walk for Preemie Peas

 Project Sweet Peas' 2nd Annual

Walk for Preemie Peas

A Walk for Preemie Peas is a walk-a-thon in which participants collect pledges to walk as little or as much as they would like for a great cause! Each participant (12 years of age or older) must raise a minimum of $25 in pledges to participate. All Walk-a-thon Participants will receive 5 free raffle tickets, food, water, and those who pre-register will receive a free event T-Shirt! 

 Registration opens at 1:00 at the Visitor Center 

Walk-a-thon to begin at 2:00 

Bring a new or used Children’s DVD and receive a FREE Project Sweet Peas Water bottle! 

The top three participants to raise the most money will receive a cash prize! 

Pre-Register to walk at on our website.
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Project Sweet Peas’ Walk for Preemie Peas is currently has many Sponsorship and Contribution 

opportunities visit our website for more information on how to donate monetary or raffle and auction items! _________________________________________________

We are also searching for the Walk for Preemie Peas 2012 Honorary Sweet Peas! 

Two Sweet Peas will be chosen: 

NICU Sweet Pea – This Sweet Pea is currently fighting in the NICU or is a NICU graduate 

Angel Sweet Pea – This Sweet Pea was born too soon, passed away in the NICU, or passed away after being released home. 

 The Sweet Peas will have a poster telling their story, their name on all event T-Shirts and materials, themselves and 2 adults will join our festivities for free and will kick off our walk-a-thon by starting the walk! 

Submit your Sweet Pea here 

Sweet Peas and/or their parents must be able to join us August 18th, 2012. Winners will be contacted July 23rd, 2012 and will have 48 hours to respond or another Sweet Pea will be chosen. 

Contact Kate for more information: 

Kate@projectsweetpeas.com 

724-268-0791

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June Sweet Pea Spotlight: Cohen

 June Sweet Pea Spotlight

Cohen

My son Cohen just celebrated his first birthday this week. We are so, incredibly proud of how far he has come. Cohen and his twin brother, Carter, were born at 25 weeks due to complications with Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome. His brother Carter gave this world his best fight but died shortly after birth. Cohen was born weighing 1 lb 8 oz and was 13 inches long. He was born in kidney failure. He spent 130 days in the NICU fighting his battle against premature lungs, kidney failure, a horrible skin infection, a PDA (which couldn't be ligated because of his infection), lung bleeds, Grade I IVH, and an enlarged heart. 

Today he is a happy, energetic one year old. He is an extremely busy boy full of life. We often think that all his energy is because he is living this life for both himself and his brother. Cohen is an amazing eater and we are so thankful that he has never had any feeding problems. We continue to be amazed at all the things he has overcome and that at a year old he is sitting, crawling, and pulling up to stand. We are so proud of him and we don't take his health or any of his accomplishments for granted.

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Thank You Thursday: Peek-A-Boo ICU

Thank You Thursday: Peek-A-Boo ICU

Today is our first Thank You Thursday! Every Thursday we would like to take the opportunity to show our appreciation to organizations and individuals making a difference in the lives of ICU families.

Today we send our sincerest thanks to registered neonatal nurse, Jodi. Jodi not only makes a difference in the lives of her patients but in the lives of NICU families all across the world through her page, Peek-A-Boo ICU. Peek-A-Boo ICU offers a wealth of knowledge to the NICU parent as they travel on the uncertain journey of parenting a critically ill child. The Peek-A-Boo ICU website gives a comprehensive view into the perspective of a parent with a child in the NICU by providing an outlet for parents to share their journey and to communicate with other NICU families.

Peek-A-Boo ICU also has a wonderful online boutique where parents can purchase jewelry to commemorate their stay in the NICU. With the proceeds from the shop, Jodi makes amazing contributions to organizations and individuals that support the wellness of NICU families, including Project Sweet Peas. This past Mother’s Day, with Jodi’s support and the support of bracelet sponsors, we delivered 500 Peek-A-Boo ICU journey bracelets to NICU moms across the country. Each mother along with her bracelet received a code which will allow them to personalize their journey bracelet with journey beads at a discount. Each handcrafted bead they buy signifies a triumph, trial, or milestone while in the NICU.

The exciting news is that Peek-A-Boo ICU is extending this discount code to all Project Sweet Peas supporters! Visit the Peek-A-Boo ICU shop at www.peekabooicu.org and use the code PSP2012 when checking out to receive 15% your order. Also, don't forget to send your appreciation to Jodi. Jodi is an amazing support to the NICU community and we once again send her a big thank you for all that she does!

To learn more about Peek-A-Boo ICU please visit: www.peekabooicu.net

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