Preemie Prints Volunteer Photographers: Thank You Giveaway With LemonDrop Stop!

We wanted to do something to say thank you to the many volunteers who have joined our efforts to share hope with NICU families by giving the gift of NICU and NICU graduate photography to families who have babies born prematurely or critically ill. No matter if you've had a shoot yet or have had many, we want to thank you for being on the team. Just the fact that you have joined our mission and are a part of what we are doing says a lot about you!! We will try to do things like this for you from time to time and hope that you enjoy it. All Preemie Prints volunteer photographers are invited to enter. There are also some opportunities for some additional entries.

For those who read this and may not know about Preemie Prints or are considering joining - we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sharing hope with NICU families through a variety of support programs. One of those programs is our NICU photography gift program where families from across the US can request a no-charge photography session by one of our volunteers. These sessions are for any NICU family (regardless of time spent in the NICU) and the shoot can take place inside the NICU or after the baby is discharged at home until their 1st birthday. This is such a difficult time for families, we just want them to know their not alone and they have lots of people out there supporting them! We currently have over 75 amazing volunteers nationwide, and we are always looking for more volunteers to join in our mission! If you are interested please email sherri@preemieprints.org.

So to say thank you to our volunteers....

We asked the LemonDrop Stop to partner up in support of our NICU photography volunteers. They were happy to join us in support of NICU families! They have such an amazing selection of beautiful backdrops and floordrops! We're so excited to do this with them!! You can visit their facebook page here.

All Preemie Prints volunteers can enter below to win a $60 gift certificate to the LemonDrop shop. There are a few ways to gain additional entries too, if you'd like! 



a Rafflecopter giveaway


Since we have your attention we also wanted to let you know we designed a brand new brochure that you are invited to print (vista print is very inexpensive and you can find many deals online for half on etc.) These 1/2 page brochures can be dropped off to your local NICUs, OBGYN's, hospitals, clinics, baby stores, etc! Any place a NICU mom or dad may be. The link to the file is posted in the Preemie Prints photography volunteer group.

This One's For The Girls: Win A Preemie Awareness or NICU Grad Bow!

Help us spread the word about our big annual fundraising event & win an exclusive prematurity awareness bow or a NICU Graduate bow! 
This year we’re hosting Little Monsters 5K For A Cause! You can get involved & help us to make this event a success in the following ways>>>

1. Register to run or walk (we have a virtual 5K option & “I support the cause” option for those who are outside of the race area or not walking/running) comment below this post that you registered! [3 entries for a registration]

2. Help us spread the word - on facebook (join and share our facebook event) and share the "I want to help spread the word about Little Monsters 5K For A Cause" event post pinned to the top of the page [1 entry for each event share - max 5 entries] comment below the post on FB that you shared the event!

>>> FB Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/587943571226372/

2. Donate a prize. Comment below this post and contact us! [3 entries] Contact us here

4. Share this post - VIA TWITTER, FB, EMAIL, G+ [1 entry for each share - max 5 entries] comment below this post the ways you shared!

We'll use rafflecopter for the following random drawings: We will post the winners on the website and this blog, so check back to see if you won!!

DRAWING #1 - PREEMIE AWARENESS BOW - OCTOBER 1ST

DRAWING #2 - NICU GRADUATE FIGHT GIRL BOW #1 - OCTOBER 5TH

DRAWING #3 - NICU GRADUATE SUPER GIRL BOW #2 - OCTOBER 10TH FINAL DRAWING 

Pictures & descriptions of bows:

 
Prematurity awareness bow - this bow features an exclusive owl print prematurity ribbon with a red and white stitched grosgrain ribbon background. The bow is accented with a burst of blue, pink, and purple satin ribbons; the colors of prematurity awareness, as well as purple nylon loopy bow to finish this bow off. The center features a prematurity awareness bottlecap image with two little butterfly rhinestone finding accents.

 

NICU Graduate bow #1 - features a striped exclusive NICU Grauate grosgrain ribbon, Tiny Fingers & Toes in Pink and Blue on Satin ribbon, multi-colored footprint ribbon, blue and pink rhinestones on white and blue grosgrain ribbons, and "I fight like a girl" custom bottle cap center with exclusive prematurity awareness ribbon and NICU graduate ribbon.

 

 

NICU Grad Super Girl Bow #2 - features a striped NICU Grauate exclusive grosgrain ribbon, gold and purple glitter tulle accent with blue and white stitched grosgrain ribbon finishes completes the main portion of this bow. The Super Girl bottle cap image center completes this adorable bow.

UNLESS YOU ARE THE WINNER OF A PREVIOUS DRAWING ALL OF YOUR ENTRIES WILL BE RE-ENTERED FOR THE NEXT DRAWING.

Check Back Soon For Our BOY Giveaway!!!! :) 

Jewelry Winner!

Here are the answers to the awareness quiz and the winner of the beautiful 3 piece jewelry set donated by Sarah Doyle! Thank you all for participating!!

About how many babies on average are born prematurely each year in the US?*:

500,000

Which problem/health condition is not a cause of prematurity?*:

All of the above are causes

What is the primary difference between a level II and level III neonatal intensive care unit?*:

A level III cares for babies that require interventions like ventilators and pediatric surgery

Are the risks for postpartum depression and post traumatic stress disorder increased for NICU parents? 

Yes, NICU parents are at an increased risk for both

1st place WINNER: Susan D'Alesandro Wilder


Here is the random.org link to verify results if you are interested 

http://www.random.org/draws/details/?draw=7072

Angel Care Monitor Giveaway

Preemie Prints is giving away an Angel Care Monitoring system to a deserving family ($120.00 value). My twins were sent home on pulmonary heart monitors and after they were taken off we moved to the angel care monitoring system. This monitoring system monitors sound and movement. If your baby stops breathing for 15 seconds the alarm will sound. Please read more about the monitors here. I love this monitor and have recommended them to new moms ever since finding out about them. It gives me peace of mind to actually get some rest at night. Since we highly recommend them, one of our donors has graciously donated two systems to us. We are so very appreciative of his donation and thank him! We received our first monitor yesterday and are ready for our first giveaway.


If you meet the following criteria please contact us and share your story about why you would like this monitor. We will choose a deserving family in the next two weeks and deliver the monitor to you. Thank you for participating and cheers to restful sleep and peace of mind...

1. Are you a new parent of a preemie in the Brazos Valley, Houston, or Waco area?
2. Are you close to being discharged or recently at home?
3. Have you joined our network?
4. Would you like an angel care monitoring system for your baby but due to the financial constraints of having a premature baby and spending time in a NICU have not been able to purchase one? 

If you answered yes to all 4 questions please share your story with us here.

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