💜 Send Hope to a NICU Family 💜

Be part of something beautiful.
Your donation directly places a heartfelt Notes of Hope card into the hands of a NICU parent at WakeMed during their Kangaroo-a-thon event — a time focused on bonding and healing through skin-to-skin care.

Whether it's one card or a set, every note you sponsor becomes a powerful reminder that these families are not alone. You may never meet them, but your gift will be felt deeply. 💜

Your Impact:

  • $5 sponsors 1 card for a NICU family

  • $25 sponsors a full set of 6 cards

💜 From One Heart to Another
Each card is hand-packaged with love, encouragement, and prayer — created by a NICU graduate family who truly understands this journey. Your support turns compassion into action.

📸 Share in the Joy

We love showing what your support makes possible!
As cards are delivered to families during the Kangaroo-a-thon, we’ll be sharing photos and video footage — so you can see the smiles, feel the impact, and celebrate with us. 💜

Learn More About Kangaroo Care

✨ Looking Ahead

While we’re starting with the WakeMed NICU community, our vision is growing. In the future, we hope to partner with NICUs across the country to send waves of hope where they’re needed most. Your gift today is a seed for something greater.

Giving FAQs

  • Your donation helps send encouragement straight to the hearts of NICU families during one of the hardest seasons of their lives. Each card is more than paper — it’s a tangible reminder that they’re seen, loved, and not alone. By giving, you’re helping us surround NICU families with hope, healing, and prayer — one note at a time.

  • All donated cards will be personally delivered to be included in gift bags for WakeMed's Kangaroo-a-thon kickoff event. The kickoff will happen just before the start of the Kangaroo-a-thon, happening the first two weeks of May. During this special event, NICU families are encouraged to spend even more time doing skin-to-skin care — and your card will be a beautiful surprise waiting for them in that sacred space.

  • At this time, Notes of Hope is not a registered 501(c)(3), so donations are not tax-deductible. However, your gift goes directly toward blessing families and spreading hope. We believe the impact is eternal — and your generosity will help us continue to grow this mission and prayerfully expand to more NICUs in the future.

  • We would love to partner with your NICU! 💜 If you’re a NICU staff member, parent, or organization leader interested in bringing Notes of Hope cards or care items to your local NICU, please reach out through our Contact Page or email us directly at antoinyce@notesofhopenc.com. We’d be honored to explore how we can serve your NICU family community together.

  • Right now, all cards are curated and packaged by the Notes of Hope team with consistent love, prayer, and care. While we don’t offer personalization at this time, rest assured that every card is thoughtfully written and intentionally prepared to uplift and encourage each family who receives it. 💌

  • Absolutely! Donating in honor or memory of someone is a beautiful way to make an impact. If you'd like to give in someone’s name, you can note that in the donation comments or send us a message — and we’ll gladly acknowledge that dedication in our delivery process.

  • Yes! We'll be sharing updates, photos, and video footage during and after the Kangaroo-a-thon so you can see the impact of your generosity. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and check your email for those powerful moments. 📸💜