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Lucca’s World on Netflix brings Representation to HIE, Cerebral Palsy

Lucca’s World on Netflix brings Representation to HIE, Cerebral Palsy

February 5th, 2025  | News

Representation for disability, HIE, and cerebral palsy in media — movies, books, and television — just got another boost. Netflix’s latest release, “Lucca’s World,” is a poignant drama that delves into the challenges and triumphs of a family navigating life with a child born with HIE, and diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The film is inspired by the real-life experiences of […]

Full-Term NICU Awareness Month

Full-Term NICU Awareness Month

February 3rd, 2025  | News

Raising Awareness: Full-Term NICU Awareness Month February is Full-Term NICU Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the journeys of full-term babies who find themselves in the NICU, often unexpectedly. At Hope for HIE, we know that while Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) can happen across gestational ages, it primarily impacts full-term babies. This month, we’re focusing on the unique […]

Hope for HIE Expresses Concern With Potential Impacts on Research, Education, Healthcare, and Disability Rights in the United States and Beyond

Hope for HIE Expresses Concern With Potential Impacts on Research, Education, Healthcare, and Disability Rights in the United States and Beyond

January 31st, 2025  | Advocacy  | News

Over the last several days, many concerns have been expressed in the United States and globally about several executive actions of the new leadership administration in the United States that could negatively impact, or are impacting, the HIE community in the United States and around the world.  While it is not uncommon in the first several weeks of a new […]

Meet Hope for HIE’s Certified Social Worker: Q&A with Jennifer Schaefer, CAPSW

Meet Hope for HIE’s Certified Social Worker: Q&A with Jennifer Schaefer, CAPSW

January 30th, 2025  | Advocacy  | MAB Q&As  | News  | Resources  | Self Care

Navigating an HIE diagnosis can be overwhelming, and having the right support at the right time can make all the difference. From the moment of diagnosis and throughout every stage of their journey, families need reliable information, compassionate guidance, and a strong support network—no matter the impact or outcome. To ensure this, we are committed to building a team that […]

2025 HUSTLE FOR HOPE 5K: FAST FACTS

2025 HUSTLE FOR HOPE 5K: FAST FACTS

January 19th, 2025  | Advocacy  | Fundraising  | Hustle for Hope 5K

Can you believe it’s almost time for Hope for HIE’s 6th annual Hustle for Hope 5K Event? Last year, we doubled our number of participants, had several Hustle Hosts bring communities together all around the world, and grossed more than $100,000 to help our mission of improving the quality of life for families impacted by neonatal and pediatric-acquired HIE! This […]

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One of the ways many HIE families work through the trauma of their journey is sharing their story to help other families who will find us in their own HIE journey. We hope you’ll take a few minutes and share yours with us. We’ll publish it to our Family Stories blog!

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