What started with three mothers who reached out to one another for support while going through lengthy neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experiences has grown into a thriving grassroots community of more than 2,000 members. As the group continues to grow and serve the needs of Blank’s NICU community, they have formed the non-profit organization Average Everyday Miracles. 

We strive to create a place for current NICU families & NICU graduates of Blank Children’s Hospital to share experiences, learn from each other, & support one another and the staff who supported us through our NICU journeys.

Each week we have volunteers who spend time in the NICU connecting with parents, providing treats, care items & offering a listening ear. Our cart provides items that families can chose from ranging from snacks to activity books to decks of cards, but it’s the personal connection with our volunteers that families always talk about. We host a reunion annually for families and staff to come back together and reconnect. 

Our Facebook group gives parents a way to connect with other families, ask questions, help others, and is a way for staff to see updates from babies they took care of. 

Average Everyday Miracles also helps in other fundraising needs for the hospital, providing funding for equipment, encouraging family members to get involved with hospital, fundraisers, sponsoring portions of fundraisers for the overall hospital, etc. We are so grateful for the incredible support of our community, but we are always looking for more ways to give back!