2022
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Port family donates care packages to Anna Jaques
Newburyport residents Damian and Melina Munoz Turco recently teamed up with Project Sweet Peas to donate care packages to Anna Jaques Hospital’s Neonatal Care Center. Project Sweet Peas is a non-profit organization that assists families of preemies. The donations were a way of thanking the hospital for taking care of the Turco’s daughter and new grandchild who was born prematurely. ‘Having been profoundly impacted by both organizations, we decided to connect them to show our gratitude and help other families going through similar experiences. The first care package delivery coincided with NICU Awareness Day,’ Munoz Turco said. |
2020
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ROBERT KRAFT AND THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS FOUNDATION DONATE $275,000 IN THE NAMES OF 2020 MYRA KRAFT COMMUNITY MVP AWARD WINNERS
Peg Ricardo of Tewksbury, Mass. receives $10,000 donation for Project Sweet Peas. Every year since 1998, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots have been celebrating those who give their time to help others. The program was originally known as the Community Quarterback Awards and were presented to those who exemplify leadership, dedication and a commitment to improving their communities through volunteerism. |
2019
2018
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Santa comes to the tiniest tots in this Alabama hospital
Having a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit isn’t easy anytime, but it is even more stressful during the holidays. That’s why the smiles were especially big when Santa himself came this week to spread a little seasonal joy and see the tiniest tots at Huntsville Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Huntsville, Ala. |
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Halloween cheer for the smallest Beth Israel patients
The youngest — and arguably, cutest— patients at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center were photographed celebrating Halloween in hand-stitched costumes made with love. The stars of the day included Winnie-the-Pooh, the Doublemint Twins, and the Very Hungry Caterpillar. Project Sweet Peas, a national nonprofit that assists families with babies in neonatal intensive care units, donated 50 costumes to premature babies at the Boston hospital. |
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4moms celebrates millionth mamaRoo with a baby seat built for adults
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan took the first ride in the adult-sized mamaRoo. Sullivan said taking the inaugural ride in the massive mamaRoo was the least he could to help support the 4moms and Project Sweet Peas partnership. “This is such as great opportunity for both the Pittsburgh Penguins and myself to try to help in a very worthy cause,” Sullivan said. “It's just a no-brainer. I think its so important for us to give back when we have the opportunity to.” |
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Adults take a ride in a 'Mega mamaRoo' for a good cause
Pittsburgh-based company 4 Moms has sold one million mamaRoos. To celebrate, they made a Mega mamaRoo for adults! For every person who takes a ride in the Mega mamaRoo as the company takes it on tour, a dollar will be donated to Project Sweet Peas, a non-profit working to support families with premature babies or sick infants. |
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On April 1, 2018 HSN featured Project Sweet Peas as part of their Customer Appreciation Month. Jeanne Nava, Project Sweet Peas volunteer, nominated us for this donation.
“I strongly believe that each act of kindness, no matter how small, can make a huge impact on someone who is going through a hard time. Project Sweet Peas allowed me to believe that Gabriel's short time on earth has been an inspiration to so many,” - Jeanne Nava. |
2017
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Three Moms Give ‘Hope, Support and Love’ to Parents of Medically Fragile Newborns
After the deadly diagnosis of their newborns, three moms found strength in each other during long, strenuous stints in the neonatal intensive care unit — and in the non-profit they started for other struggling families. |
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'Strongest girls I know': Preemies dressed up for Halloween
In the NICU at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, some of the tiniest babies are celebrating the holiday. The babies are part of a very special day, and the costumes were made by parents just like theirs. It's part of a nonprofit called Project Sweet Peas. |
2016
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Savannah's Snowdrops - One Del. family turns loss into hope
A local family had their world turned upside down when one of their triplets died from heart complications. Now they are filling the hole in their heart with Savannah's Snowdrops, a division of Project Sweet Pea, who gives support to families who lost a baby or have a baby in intensive care. |
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Highland couple helps parents cope with the loss of an infant
"As people, we are often driven and inspired by the events and incidents that happen to us. A fire is ignited, and we are pushed to share our experiences and help others who may be experiencing the same thing. This was precisely the case for Megan Knebel of Highland and her husband.“On July 20, 2010, my husband Chad and I experienced a life-changing event when we had a stillbirth with our daughter, Justice Rose,” said Knebel. “We lost her at 32 weeks, and while the hospital in Georgia was amazing, the topic of stillbirth or early infant death was very taboo.” |
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Ardmore mom uses experience in the NICU to support other families
"WHNT NEWS 19 Pays it Forward to a woman who's giving back to families dealing with a tough situation. It's one she knows all too well - having a baby in the hospital. Carrie Tyler is from Ardmore, AL and a mother of two. She has a giving spirit which is why she was chosen as a recipient of $319." |
2015
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Project Sweet Peas donates swings to Women & Infants
Project Sweet Peas, a national nonprofit whose volunteers support infants in intensive care, recently donated five Mamaroo swing sets for infants to the Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, a Care New England hospital. “Donations to our NICU are incredibly impactful to our patients and their families,” said Mary Beth Taub, a registered nurse and NICU nurse manager. “The work Corin and her team at Project Sweet Peas do for our NICU and units across the region is incredibly valuable to the care of preterm infants.” |
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Milton family focuses on love after loss
When their first ultrasound showed three heartbeats, their surprise, shock and a little bit of fear soon turned into complete joy. But as the pregnancy progressed, complications arose. At 20 weeks, the soon-to-be parents found that one of their babies, Savannah, had a congenital heart disorder... |
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Memories Walk remembers children who died, assists families
Megan Skaggs’ son, MJ, lived only 35 days, but a walk in his memory has touched hundreds of people over five years. Skaggs led the MJ’s Memories Two-Mile Walk on Saturday morning in Gage Park to support families who have a child in a neonatal intensive care unit. The local group is part of Project Sweet Peas, a national group supporting parents who have lost a baby or who have a child in a NICU. The walk had been held in Chicago, where Skaggs’ parents live, the previous four years. |
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Treasurer & Co-Founder Receives Myra Kraft Community MVP Award
MVP Awards place a spotlight on those who give their time to help others and exemplify leadership, dedication and a commitment to improving their communities through volunteerism. Each year, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation host the awards program as part of the ongoing Celebrate Volunteerism initiative in honor of Myra Kraft’s example of being a lifelong volunteer. |
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Warwick woman awarded Patriots’ grant for work with newborns
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation, in partnership with the Kraft Family, awarded $200,000 in grants to 26 volunteer from around New England as part of their Celebrate Volunteerism initiative June 9 at Gillette Stadium. One of those winners is Warwick resident Corin Nava who received $5,000 for her work volunteering in neonatal intensive care unit for Women & Infants’ volunteer and Project Sweet Peas, a non-profit organization that she co-founded. |
2014
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'Multiple Miracles' Provides Comfort for NICU Families and their 'Sweet Peas'
Like many parents, life for the Hrenko family changed forever when their twin boys, Justin and Collin, entered the world on December 11, 2008. Born premature at 33 weeks, the pair was admitted into Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where they grew and matured for the next six weeks. |
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SIA awards record amount of grants
The SIA Foundation awarded a record amount of grants to a handful of Indiana non-for-profits on Tuesday. Project Sweet Peas provides care packages to every family whose infant experiences a stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at both IU Health Arnett and St. Elizabeth East Hospitals. This grant will go towards purchasing items to be included in the care packages. |
2013
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2012
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Project helps ease pain of losing a baby
Three years ago, Topeka residents Megan and Willie Skaggs lost their son, Michael Joseph, 35 days after he was born. Within a few months, they established MJ's Memories, a nonprofit organization that provides memory boxes and care packages for families who have experienced the death of a baby or have a baby undergoing treatment in the neonatal intensive units at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center in Topeka or Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. |
2011
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Care packages help during difficult time
All was going well until Lisa Rondeau entered the last three months of pregnancy. "I developed a fever. They thought it was the swine flu," said Rondeau, recalling the moment that would send her life into a tailspin. What she thought would be a routine trip to the doctor's office - in less than 24 hours - turned into the premature birth of her twin girls, Lauren, weighing 3 pounds, and Madeline, a mere 1.5 pounds. |
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United Way announces volunteer award winners
United Way of Greater Topeka volunteer luncheon was a chance to recognize, honor and celebrate area volunteers for their service to the community. Megan Skaggs, left, was the winner in the Organization category. She created MJ's Memories in October 2009 after her son, Michael Joseph, died 35 days after he was born with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Lisa Jenkins, with Burlington Northern Santa Fe, presents Skaggs with her award. |
2010
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Project Sweet Peas helps parents of premature babies
One year ago last week, Julie Leonard of Gilbert heard the worst news of her life. At 32 weeks pregnant, Julie's then-unborn son was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition: a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. If he made it to birth, he had a 50-50 chance of surviving outside his mother's womb. |
Project Sweet Peas Featured on ABC's Good Morning America
