The Incubator #209 - 🚀 Graham's Legacy - A Father's Journey to Support NICU Families
In this inspiring episode of Tech Tuesday on The Incubator Podcast, hosts Ben and Daphna welcome special guest Nicholas Hall, founder and president of Graham's Foundation. Nicholas shares his personal journey of losing his premature son Graham after just 45 days, while his daughter Reese survived after a 119-day NICU stay. This life-changing experience sparked his desire to create Graham's Foundation in 2009 to support other families navigating the challenges of prematurity.
Nicholas discusses the foundation's mission to ensure that no parent goes through the prematurity experience alone by providing a variety of support resources. These include care packages, a mentorship program connecting NICU parents, an engaging MyPreemie app for tracking milestones and accessing information, and more. The foundation has grown to include 40 trained mentors with diverse experiences to help families facing different challenges.
Throughout the conversation, Nicholas emphasizes the importance of encouraging parental engagement and empowering NICU parents to feel confident in their journey. He also shares his perspective on the emotional aspects of running a foundation and the personal growth and healing it has brought him.
With Graham's Foundation, Nicholas has created a legacy honoring his son while making a meaningful difference in countless families' lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking support or looking to get involved in helping NICU families.
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