Camp NICU Event Raises $32,000 for NICU Family Support Program

Former NICU families, staff, and community members came together in May to celebrate the annual Camp NICU fundraiser, a beloved event benefiting the NICU’s Family Support Program. This year’s event raised approximately $32,000 to support Valley’s Level 3 Marron-Manginello Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

The event, held at Spring Lake Day Camp in Ringwood, featured pony rides, games, water sports, camp activities, music, raffles, and fun for the whole family.

The Family Support program offers NICU families the services of a dedicated Family Support Specialist certified in perinatal mental health. The specialist is an integral part of the NICU’s developmental care team, allowing opportunities for parents and families to talk, share advice, celebrate milestones, and create special experiences for patients, siblings, and families during and after their hospital stay.

The program also provides bereavement support services and connects families with resources long after their NICU graduation.