Who We are. Our mission
The Preemie Project seeks to provide comfort and support to critically ill infants and their families in Newborn Intensive Care Units in Iowa.
We achieve our mission through the support of a devoted group of local and national volunteers... Learn More
Upcoming Events
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“Boo in the NICU” Halloween Donation
October 11 -
Thanksgiving in the NICU
November 11 -
Christmas/Winter Holiday Donation
December 9
Latest News
We recently made some changes to the recommended booties lengths for the 6-8lb and 9-11lb size bootie on our Volunteer Measurement Guide. Make sure you review those changes before knitting or crocheting more booties. The changes are in RED
The nurses at St. Luke’s Center for Women and Children in Cedar Rapids had a great idea for Nurses’s week. They invited the SuperHero Initiative to visit Pediatrics and the NICU. The Preemie Project was called upon to help make the event extra special for the NICU. TPP volunteers graciously sewed and donated cute superhero bedding for this event. We also donated Superman, Batman, Supergirl, Wonder Woman Capes and masks for the hospital’s tiniest patients. Thank you to everyone that … read more
