2025 Holiday Bundles
This year, the Elaine Symone Foundation had the incredible privilege of blessing 100 NICU families, a milestone that fills our hearts with gratitude and joy! Thanks to the generosity, dedication, and support of our amazing community, we were able to extend our reach to two NICUs this year: Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital and Novant Health Matthews.
For our founder, this work holds deep personal meaning. Her two “NICU warriors” once received care in these very hospitals, and she understands firsthand the challenges, fears, and overwhelming emotions that families face when their little ones are in the NICU. Giving back to these hospitals and supporting families during such a critical time has been both a privilege and a labor of love.
Through our programs and initiatives, the Elaine Symone Foundation strives to bring hope, comfort, and a sense of community to families navigating the NICU journey. From practical support to small acts of kindness, every effort is meant to remind these families that they are not alone; that even in the most difficult moments, love, hope, and support are within reach.
We are so grateful to every donor and supporter who helped make this year possible. Your contributions, whether through time, resources, or advocacy, have directly touched the lives of these families and made a lasting impact. Each gift, each moment of care, and each gesture of support is a reminder that together, we can make a meaningful difference.
As we look ahead to the coming year, the Elaine Symone Foundation remains committed to expanding our reach, supporting more families, and continuing our mission to bring light, hope, and encouragement to families in the NICU. To every family we’ve had the honor of serving, thank you for letting us be part of your journey. You inspire us every day.
New Year Call to Action
At The Elaine Symone Foundation, our deepest mission is simple: to walk beside families when life feels overwhelming in the NICU and beyond. Whether a parent is currently walking a NICU journey, a loved one is referring someone in need, or a social worker is connecting a family to help, support begins with one caring step: a request. Families can reach out for support for themselves or someone they know, and that support comes with compassion, dignity, and a listening heart.
This coming year, 2026, we’re inviting our broader community to help us go further together. If you’re reading this and wondering how you can make a meaningful difference in the life of a family walking through crisis, here are a few ways to join the mission:
Give financially: every donation directly fuels support for families in need. Your gift becomes comfort, relief, and hope.
Pray for families and our work: spiritual support sustains both the families we serve and the team that serves them.
Spread the word: share the message of support with friends, church groups, or community partners so more families in need know help is available.
None of us are meant to stand alone in difficult seasons. Your support, big or small, brings relief, connection, and reassurance to families who need it most.
A Prayer for Strength & Hope
“Lord, be near to every family in need of comfort and peace this coming year, 2026. Give them strength for today, calm in moments of fear, and hope that rises again with each new dawn. We pray you continue to help them feel seen, loved, and supported throughout this year, and every season. In Jesus' Name, Amen.”
