The Stink Bug Project

Meet one of our newest Stink Bug matches Reece and Nicco! One of the best things about this program is how deeply the impact is felt by the whole family. Nicco is not only bonding with Reece but also his little brother Myles! Learn more about the Stink Bug Project! http://ow.ly/rRrw50JBINS

"A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow" - Unknown
We see a lot of incredible fathers here at the Foundation, from those coming in to pick up milk for their newborn babies to those providing unwavering love and support to their children while they battle childhood health challenges. It is an honor to witness the power of a father's love in so many ways and today, we are celebrating that power. Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there!
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Meet Kitcia! Kitcia is a Donor Relations Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Children's Health Foundation's Mothers' Milk Bank program. She is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Learn more about Kitcia and why she does what she does.

❓ Why Rocky Mountain Children's Health Foundation?
"RMCHF because I love being able to help families who would otherwise not have access to support."

❓ Favorite Moment of Impact?
I was fortunate enough to meet two of the Hope for the Holidays families last year during the holidays. Both families were full of love, warmth, and hope. They don’t know this, but they taught me so much about life in such little time together.

❓ One goal for the year?
To become more socially aware and become a better listener.

❓ Guiding Quote or Mantra?
“Nothing changes if nothing changes” and “How you do one thing, is how you do all things”

❓ Name a podcast you can't stop listening to or a book you can't stop reading.
Huge podcaster and audibooker here. I listen to a variety of topics and don’t have a favorite but here are some of the ones I listen to regularly.

- We Can do Hard Things
- Unbiased Science
- Sigma Nutrition
- You are Not so Smart

In the past year, I read/listened to two books that left a big mark “The Body is not an Apology” and “Unworthy Republic”

In honor of National Children's Day, we want to celebrate and say THANK YOU for all the ways you have helped families and children in need. Whether you have donated your precious milk to the Mothers' Milk Bank, contributed to matching a child with a canine companion through the Stink Bug Project, or supplied toys or other necessities to our Patient and Family Assistance Program, YOU make a difference in the health of the children we serve. http://ow.ly/rVMs50Jt1Jg

Happy National Pet Month! 🐾

Do you know a family whose child is facing medical challenges and could use the loving companionship of a dog? Does that sound like your family? Apply today to adopt a dog through The Stink Bug Project! Head to http://ow.ly/GQIq50J3vwf for more information and to get started.

"To the world, you are a mother. But to your family, you are the world." 💙

Happy Mothers' Day, from our team and our mamas!

"Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn't know you had and dealing with fears you didn't know existed." - Linda Wooten

Cheers to all the fearless moms out there! No matter what stage of motherhood you're in or what challenges you're facing, we're celebrating you this week!

💐 5 Days til Mothers' Day! 💐

We are honored to see and hear stories of inspiring moms every single day. Moms who fight tirelessly to support their baby in the NICU. Moms who spend hours upon hours pumping milk for not only their own baby, but for other babies who need it. Moms who miraculously find a way to take care of the people around them, even as they are battling their own health issues. Incredible, inspiring, courageous moms.

This year, help us make Mothers' Day extra special with a tribute gift in honor of the moms in your life! Your gift will help us continue providing critical support like:
💙 making donor human milk available to all babies with a medical need, regardless of financial circumstances
💙 providing gas cards, grocery cards, mortgage/rent payments, and more for families who are facing life with a sick or injured child
💙 bringing joy to a family amidst ongoing medical challenges with the adoption of a Stink Bug Project dog
💙 and so much more!

Make your tribute gift at rmchildren.org/give and be a part of making magic happen for families throughout our community!

Happy Grand Reopening, Cosmos Dog Bakery & Pet Supplies! So fun getting to see the shop's new look this week. Pop by before 5pm today to celebrate their Grand Reopening with them! And keep an eye out for The Stink Bug Project biscuits. A portion of each bag goes to support our dog adoptions! 💙 🐾