As you probably already know, a passion I have outside of work/family/volunteering, is the work my wife and I do for the non-profit we started, Parent Resource Network, a 501(c)(3) non-profit company. Annually we hold a fundraiser where money raised goes directly to families with children born prematurely or with chronic illness and/or congenital disorders. This organization was founded after we had our daughter, Taylor, born 17 weeks prematurely. After spending nine full months in the Neonatal Intensive Care unit, my wife Kelly and I realized that there were a lot of families who needed a network of support to rely on during the trying time in the NICU and beyond. This is why we founded PRN in 2006; to provide direct services to families that need it. From simple things like GetGo gas cards that help with hospital commute costs to goody bags with snacks, PRN pitches in. We have also been successful in rolling out more involved programs like Bereavement Services and Palliative Care. Today we provide services to all of the hospitals in the Pittsburgh region operating a NICU.
On August 14th, Parent Resource Network will hold its annual fund raising event at the Smart House on Mt Washington. Cost to attend is only $40 and there will be a live band, silent auction items and live table games to win prizes. It is your support that keeps this organization going and allows us to have a tremendous positive impact on these families.
Please visit http://parentresourcenetwork.org for more information on the event.
If you are unable to attend but would still like to donate to our organization, please visit our website at http://parentresourcenetwork.org/giving and donate online. Your financial support would be greatly appreciated! Donation are tax-deductible.
Thanks for reading. Email me with any questions about the event.
James
