SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNIT Y Some of life’s greatest miracles are quite small WHO WE ARE? Premature babies are coming to this world very unexpectedly. They are so small and need much more time and support to grow healthy and strong. It’s a huge shock for parents! Asta Speicyte Radzeviciene is a mother of 6 year old Margarita who was born 3 months earlier and weighted 960 grams, with her size she could fit into the palm of the hand. To support other parents Lithuanian prematurity association „Neišnešiotukas” was founded in 2012. We are volunteers and offer support, information and comfort for families and preemies grow stronger and healthier. Support new community during traditional events. IS IT A PROBLEM? In Lithuania there are around 2000 babies born prematurely every year. 15 mln. babies are born too early per year worldwide. 1 mln. don’t survive. Research studies say that in 2040 it will be 1 billion babies touched by prematurity. This could happened for so many reasons. Very unexpectedly… We are concerned that still today in Lithuania many pregnant women are not aware of potential risk factors and how to prevent preterm birth. Parents need better guidance how to care for their preterm baby during their stay in the hospital and after discharge as well as how to obtain support. ASSOCIATION VISION AND ACTIVITY Our goal is to connect parents with all necessary information and support. Association activity: - parent support groups; - education of health and full term pregnancy - public relations; - membership in EFCNI; - cooperation with other social groups; - representing in health, innovation ant other related events; - organizing events: World prematurity day, summer event, family camp, marathon “Smallest Heroes”. HOW YOU CAN HELP? Hospitals don’t have a social worker to support parents. They are left alone! “First Help” package is the most important what parents of premature babies should get in hospitals: • Practical – informational book for parents about prematurity and the care. 5k units - 30.000 Lt • Support groups, parent to parent program, open help line. 10.000 Lt/year We are asking you to become a patron of the “First Help” package for preemie parents. . Asta Speičytė – Radzevičienė, founder Social campaign „Smallest Heroes“ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpRrghGXFgU We know together we can continue to help give all babies in Lithuania a healthy start by educating parents. THANK YOU! Mrs. Asta Speicyte Radzeviciene [email protected] +370 615 57028 www.neisnesiotukas.lt For donations: Premature baby association "Neisnesiotukas" Registration code 302869488 Account number: LT097300010133246660 Bank code: 73000, Bank: Swedbank SWIFT kode: BIC-HabaLT22 Address: Naujakuriu str. 41 Kuprioniskes LT-13279, Vilniaus r. Lithuania