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A big thank you to all the companies and individuals who donated to the 2012 NSW Golf Day. Although the event did not go ahead due to inclement weather and flood warnings, companies and individuals still donated to Miracle Babies Foundation and we’re very grateful for the support.

Miracle Babies Foundation feature song 'My Miracle" written by CEO and Founder Melinda Cruz and David Manna and recorded by Danielle Matthews has been released today on iTunes as a complete song or ringtone.

December saw Miracle Babies Foundation as Woolworths Charity of the Month.

Miracle Babies Foundation hosted their first Cocktail Reception in Perth on 15^th December 2011 to raise awareness for the work of the organisation in WA.

Westfield Liverpool ‘Giveability Day raises $4000 for Miracle Babies

The inaugural WA picnic for graduated NICU/SCN families held on Sunday 20^th November 2011 was a wonderful event. The day welcomed us with blues skies and sunshine as our miracle families arrived at Manners Hill Park Pavilion in Peppermint Grove.

Melinda Cruz, founder and CEO of Miracle Babies Foundation, has been named the 2011 Australian Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur Of The Year winner.

A day to celebrate and thank the true miracle workers

Sunday 30th October played host to the 2012 NSW Annual Picnic and it was an amazing event.   

Miracle Babies is delighted to have been selected by Tittle + Tat as their Charity Partner. Title + Tat is an innovative online market place for buying and selling exclusively handmade and or individually designed children’s goods.

Approximately 1600 Hunter and New England babies spend time in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN). Some will spend many months under the watchful care of the John Hunter Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – the largest in NSW.

A miracle baby born in 1984 at 27 weeks and weighing 980 grams gets a second chance at life.

With our recently developed North Canberra NurtureGroup we were delighted to have 6 miracle families put their hand up to participate in the Canberra Time Fun Run and Family Walk.

Giselle Haber from Giselle Haber Photography has set herself the goal of photographing 100 babies in 100 days (13th September - 11th December) to raise money for Miracle Babies Foundation.

Recently established business Hospital Healing Hampers helps miracle families with the sale of their stunning hampers promoting healing and health.

29 McDonald’s Restaurants across Sydney South West have raised an overwhelming $25,000 through the sale of $1 Helping Hands and the collection of Humidicrb donations.

More than 42,000 people registered to take part in WA's largest community event and we were delighted to have a passionate team of 50 in our first Chevron City to Surf for Activ.

Miracle Babies had an overwhelming 74 participants in the 2011 City2Surf and the team raised over $18,670, a fantastic result!

42 kilometres. 5 spots. 1 life-changing experience.

Provida shows support to miracle families in need through our NurtureProgram.

We are excited to introduce our new South East Melbourne Coordinators Georgie and Carly. We wish to thank them for sharing their stories, and also for their commitment, time and energy to supporting other families of premature and sick newborns.

Melinda Cruz (CEO) was awarded the 2011 Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year at the annual Eastern Region Awards in Sydney on Friday, 24 June 2011

Keep your eyes peeled for the newly branded packs coming to a store near you.

Miracle Babies Foundation 6th Annual Ball was held on Saturday, 28 May 2011 at the Liverpool Catholic Club which raised almost $120,000.

Proud Ambassadors and Supporters of Miracle Babies Foundation stepped out in style to launch The Miracle Month of May at Doltone House on Thursday evening.

During our national awareness month, the Miracle Month of May we invite individuals, community organisations, schools and corporates to GO MUFTI for Miracles.

Check out our new community service announcment, find our what's happening and how you can get involved in our national awareness month.

Miracle Babies Foundation was delighted to have a visit from Pat, Lorraine and Judy from Quota International Liverpool visit our office today with a generous gift donation of $1000.

Melinda Cruz (CEO) had the pleasure of accepting the $25,000 donation from CEO of Newman’s Own and personal friend of Paul Newman, Bob Forrester at a special Luncheon which paid tribute to Paul Newman and his ongoing philanthropic legacy.

Thanks to the CDSE program and funding from Liverpool Catholic Club Miracle Babies Foundation has been able to purchase two Drager Caleo state of the art humidicribs for Liverpool Hospital’s Newborn Intensive Care Unit.

We encourage all Miracle Babies supporters to visit our new Facebook page, click “LIKE” and stay in touch with us.

We are excited to introduce our new Perth NurtureGroup Coordinators Claire, Eloise and Amy. We wish to thank them for sharing their stories, and also for their commitment, time and energy to supporting other families of premature and sick newborns.

Miracle Babies Foundation NurtureGroup will hold its inaugural meeting in Perth on Friday, 11 February, and will offer support to families and carers whose babies were admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units or Special Care Nurseries, either through prematurity, birth complications or congenital abnormalities.

When the first lady of daytime television stepped on to the steps of the Sydney Opera House there were two super excited miracle mums waiting.

To see out the end of Miracle Month, Miracle Babies celebrated with a community awareness stall at Martin Place, Sydney.

Inner Sydney NurtureGroup visited by TODAY reporter Airlie Walsh.

The Miracle Music Concert was held at West’s on Friday night where the 80 guests were treated to an intimate and fantastic performance by Melinda Schneider, winner of 6 Golden Guitar Awards.

A day to thank and celebrate true miracle workers.

Melinda Cruz founder of Miracle Babies Foundation has been awarded this year's Liverpool Citizen of the year. Melinda attended the Liverpool Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony held at Casula Powerhouse on Australia Day. Melinda was supported by her husband Chris and their three boys Elijah 7, Dillon 5 and Jasper 3. 

Monday, 1 November will launch ‘Miracle Month’ to highlight the struggles faced by premature and sick newborns and their families – and to raise much needed funds to support them.

Thursday September 23rd saw Miracle Babies Shoalhaven NurtureGroup official start.

The 40th Annual Sun-Herald City2Surf saw a record 80,000 enter the race, making the City2Surf the world's largest road race. For the fourth consecutive year the Miracle Babies Foundation Humidicrib along with an 84 Miracle Babies supporters made their way from Hyde Park to Bondi Beach.

Over 120 poker enthusiasts took their seat at the 3rd Annual APL Charity Poker Night and helped raise an impressive $12,000.

Miracle Babies Foundation NurtureProgram delivers play and support groups for babies and children 0-5 years that required care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN).

Miracle Babies Foundation receives a $10,000 donation. 

Renata Wilson of Hinchinbrook, NSW who plays regularly in the Australian Poker League at Cabra Vale Diggers and Cabramatta Golf Club recently won the Australian Poker Hero television series. 

 The Miracle Babies Annual Picnic was held on Sunday 1st November 2009 at Gledswood Homestead & Winery. The day was a huge success with over 400 people attending. The Annual Picnic is held for families and their children that have been cared for in a NICU either being born premature or sick.

 The 2009 Sun Herald City 2 Surf saw an unprecedented 75,000 runner's take part in Australia's largest community event and the world's largest timed running event. For the third consecutive year the Miracle Babies Humidicrib made the epic journey along with an extraordinary 70+ strong team of Miracle Babies supporters.

McDonald's restaurants across Sydney South West participated in a Helping Hands promotion from 1 June to 21 June 2009 and raised an amazing $28,379.00.

 The APL (Australian Poker League)'s premier venue Cabra Vale Diggers Club played host to the 2nd Annual APL/ Miracle Babies Charity Poker Night on 3 April 2009.

The Miracle Babies team was on hand to witness the excitement the game of poker can bring. The poker room was a visual testament to the awesome work this Charity does and was a graphic reminder of why so many APL players were willing to support this wonderful charity

Unwell babies born at Liverpool Hospital will now be in even better hands with the donation of a state-of-the-art training tool to the unit by Miracle Babies. Miracle Babies recently donated a $27,000.00 newborn baby skill trainer which is used to assist in resuscitation training for doctors and nurses.

Miracle Babies are delighted to report that over $110,000.00 was raised at the Miracle Babies Annual Ball on Saturday 31 May 2008.

 Australian Poker League (APL), South West Region's Dave Newham and Tracy Richardson put on a spectacular night of poker donating all proceeds to Miracle Babies. Almost $14,000 was raised on the night, helping Miracle Babies with their work in supporting families of premature and sick newborns and assisting Liverpool Public Hospital's Newborn Intensive Care Unit.

The Miracle Babies Annual Golf Charity Day was held on Thursday, 15 November 2007 at Camden Valley Golf Resort. The day was a huge success with Miracle Babies raising over $15,000 towards the work of Miracle Babies and much needed life saving equipment for Liverpool Hospital's Newborn Intensive Care Unit.

The Miracle Babies Humidicrib made history by being the first ever humidicrib to run the City 2 Surf!

Thank you to all our fabulous runners for taking part in Australia's largest community event on behalf of Miracle Babies. You are all heroes!

 At the Liverpool Catholic Club, on Saturday, 2 June 2007, over 300 guests were treated to a captivating evening with fabulous entertainment, a sumptuous meal and a grand live and silent auction that stopped everyone in their tracks.

Miracle Babies Inaugural Charity Golf Day was held on Monday, 20 November 2006 at Camden Valley Golf Resort where 64 golfers swung into action at a sunny and hot 8.30 am tee off.

This years Newborn Care Premmie Picnic was hosted by Miracle Babies at the Fairfield City Farm. The Premmie Picnic is a special time to get together with families that we became close to while our babies were patients i

 A big thank you to Krispy Kreme’s, Liverpool for donating 50% of their profits to Miracle Babies in a donation night on Thursday, 8 June 2006 from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm. The donation night with Krispy Kreme, raffle and donations saw Miracle Babies raise close to $1,000.00 for the evening. This money will go towards the important work that Miracle Babies are providing to Liverpool Hospital’s Department of Newborn Care and all the parents and families associated with a premature or sick newborn.

 The official launch of Miracle Babies was held on Saturday, 3 June 2006, at the Liverpool Catholic Club. Over 200 people attended this inaugural event which was a huge success!

 Miracle Babies attended the recent PBC Expo at Rosehill Gardens on 15, 16 and 17 June 2009. What a great opportunity to raise community awareness of these special newborns and the support provided to families by Miracle Babies.

The Miracle Babies 2009 Annual Ball exceeded everyone's expectations with this year raising over $150,000.00. 650 guests attended the Ball at the Liverpool Catholic Club which was packed to capacity. The night was such a huge success. Although being at capacity the night ran smoothly with the help of so many wonderful volunteers.

 Friday, 28 November 2008 may have brought rain, but nothing could dampen the spirits of golfers at the Miracle Babies Annual Charity Golf Day 2008 held at Camden Lakeside Country Clu

 Ronald McDonald and Dorothy the Dinosaur were the highlights of the recent Miracle Babies Annual Picnic held on Sunday, 19 October 2008 at Fairfield City Farm.

Over 350 guests attended the Farm for a fun family day to catch up and celebrate the lives of these miracle babies, born either premature or sick and requiring treatment by Liverpool Hospital's Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

 From 21 April to 11 May 2008 McDonald's Sydney South West restaurants participated in a Helping Hands promotion on behalf of Miracle Babies. McDonald's customers could purchase a Helping Hand for $1.00, write a message on it and the hands were displayed throughout the store.

 Little Lochie Thomas was one of 150 family members and staff who turned out for the 2nd annual Miracle Babies Picnic. Held at Fairfield Farm the reunion is for babies that have graduated from Liverpool Public Hospital's Newborn Intensive Care Unit.

 Miracle Babies Foundation Sydney South West Ball was held on Saturday, 29 May 2010 at the Liverpool Catholic Club. Over 600 guests attended the event which raised over $100K, all funds raised go to the ongoing work of Miracle Babies Foundation who support families of premature and sick newborns who are cared for by a Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Special Care Nursery (SCN).

Our very own Miracle Babies Foundation volunteer Andrea Hendry was recently awarded as Liverpool Volunteer of the Year at a ceremony held on 19th March 2010.

 The four person ambrose event teed off at 7.30am and the course was full with this year's event being sold out to 148 keen golfers. Players had the chance to win a car from a Hole in 1, proudly sponsored by Macarthur Automotive of Narellan. Although no one was lucky enough to win the car everyone had fun trying. Gold Hole Sponsor Cyber Transport all had a great day. 

Brand New Parent Accommodation and Lounge for Liverpool's NICU