BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION: \;\nA Special Evening to Support the Parents of Prematur e Babies\n \;\nGraham&rsquo\;s Foundation&rsquo\;s Washington DC Pow er to Grow event will recognize \nthe parents of premature babies with a n evening of custom cocktails\, \ngourmet treats\, and a silent auction\ n \;\n(May 24\, 2012)Graham&rsquo\;s Foundation (http://www.GrahamsF oundation.org)\, a non-profit organization offering practical and emotio nal support to the parents of premature babies throughout the US and Can ada\, has announced it is partnering with Preemies Today (www.preemiesto day.org)  \;to host a one-of-a-kind event in Washington\, DC on Wedn esday\, June 13\, 2012 to raise funds and raise awareness of how somethi ng as common as premature birth can be an incredibly challenging and tra nsformative experience for mothers\, fathers\, and caregivers.\n \;\ n"Preemies Today is thrilled to partner with Graham's Foundation for the Power to Grow event\," said Executive Director Mary Beth Hazelgrove.&nb sp\;"It is exciting to work with such a wonderful organization that shar es a similar mission to ours." The Power to Grow night out will take pl ace at the Hotel Palomar on P Street\, NW\, where attendees may taste de licious Tito&rsquo\;s Handmade Vodka martinis while bidding on fantastic silent auction items. According to Nick Hall\, who founded Graham's F oundation with his wife Jennifer after they experienced the birth of twi ns at just 25 weeks before facing the trials the neonatal intensive care unit and the loss of one child\, "When Graham's Foundation creates fund raisers\, one of our primary goals is always to raise awareness of not o nly how common prematurity is\, but also of just how courageous and dedi cated the parents of preemies are."\n \;\nEvery year\, over 500\,000 premature babies are born in the United States. These babies often requ ire intensive medical care for months\, and their parents find themselve s dealing with extreme emotions and practical issues that are difficult to overcome.\n \;\n"We are incredibly grateful for the support we co ntinue to receive from individuals and from organizations like Preemies Today because that support allows us to give what comfort and support we can to the parents of preemies during what is likely one of the most di fficult periods of their lives\," added Nick. "The Washington\, DC Power to Grow event will honor the courage and commitment of the moms and dad s who live through the journey of prematurity."  \; For more inform ation\, including tickets and sponsorship information\, visit http://gra hamsfoundation.org/ThePowerToGrow_WashingtonDC.html\, call 419-740-1075\ , or email erin@grahamsfoundation.org. For more information\, visit www. GrahamsFoundation.org. About Graham's Foundation Founded in 2009\, Gr aham&rsquo\;s Foundation assembles and sends care packages designed to m eet the physical and emotional needs of parents of premature babies and mothers and fathers who have lost children to prematurity. Additionally\ , the foundation's website and Facebook page provide educational resourc es and a community for parents to share their stories and find support. Founders Nick and Jennifer Hall experienced the rollercoaster ride of be ing parents in the NICU\, losing their son Graham after 45 days\, and th eir daughter Reece&rsquo\;s four-month stay. For more information\, visi t www.GrahamsFoundation.org.\n \;\nAbout Preemies Today\nPreemies To day\, a national preemies support network\, is a non-profit organization located in Washington\, DC. The organization provides a meaningful conn ection for preemies families both in the NICU and beyond by enabling the m to meet others families whose lives have been affected by premature bi rth. Families share information\, comfort one another\, and gain a bette r understanding of preemie issues and local early intervention services. For more information\, visit www.preemiestoday.org. Media inquiries sh ould be directed to: Nick Hall nick@grahamsfoundation.org\nMary Beth Ha zelgrove\nmarybethhazelgrove@preemiestoday.org URL:http://clarendon.patch.com/events/power-to-grow-an-event-to-benefit-p arents-of-premature-babies-401a6c76 SUMMARY:Power to Grow: An Event to Benefit Parents of Premature Babies LOCATION:2121 P St NW\, Washington\, DC 20037: 2121 P St NW\, Washington\ , DC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR