NICU Friends Circle
Who We Are
NICU Friends Circle was founded in 2014.
The founding members are friends Shelby Scott, Sharyn Lynch, Megan Crain, Karrie Beaudry, and Tanya Holloran. They all met in 2011 when they joined the very first NICU Family Advisory Council at CHKD. They are all mothers of NICU graduates (ranging in age from 3 to 5 years old) and have enjoyed their work with the Council helping to support current NICU families and improve the family-centered care partnership between patients, families, and healthcare providers. Now that their terms on the Family Advisory Council have expired, they look forward to the next chapter in their relationship with CHKD in a Circle of The King’s Daughters!
NICU Friends Circle began as a group of friends who served on the CHKD NICU Family Advisory Council as a result of having children as NICU patients. When our time on the Council was finished, we wanted to remain in touch and continue serving the hospital in some capacity. Since 2014, we have raised funds for CHKD and needed supplies for the NICU through our two signature projects: an Annual NICU Baby Shower on Neonatal Nurse’s Day each September and our Party for The Pint-Sized event at local breweries each Spring. Our group now consists of not only parents, but NICU nurses, social workers and parent support coordinators.
Circle Meetings
Location: Zoom Meeting
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Date/Time: 2nd Wednesday of each month 7-8pm
Projects
- Party for the Pint-Sized - Spring annually
- Baby Shower for CHKD NICU each Fall
- Breakfast for Nurses on Neonatal Nurse’s Day
- Bake Sales for the NICU usually twice a year (Fall and Valentine’s Day)
The NICU Care Closet needs some love! Join NICU Friends Circle in donating items needed for the babies at CHKD!
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Our Upcoming Events
NICU Friends' Party for the Pint-Sized
Join NICU Friends Circle's Party for the Pint Sized! Enjoy local craft beer, delicious fare, live entertainment, silent auction and more @ Smartmouth Brewing Company in Virginia Beach to benefit CHKD!