4th Annual Night for the NICU Brings Together Supporters for NICU Families

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made our 4th Annual Night for the NICU another incredible success! With around 100 attendees joining us for the evening, we’re thrilled to share that we raised nearly $40,000 to support NICU patients and their families — thanks in large part to an anonymous donor who matched every hospital sponsorship that evening.

The room was filled with warmth, generosity, and community spirit as friends, family, and supporters came together for a great cause. As always, our raffle brought a lot of smiles, and the energy in the room reminded us why this night means so much every year.

Co-founders Mike and Amanda Santoro spoke to the continued impact of the Little Giraffe Foundation — not just through our NICU gift bag and grant programs, but in the incredible medical progress made in neonatal science since the foundation began. It's a privilege to be a small part of that larger story, and it’s your support that makes it possible.

All proceeds from the event will once again fund our NICU Gift Bag Program (delivered six times each year), as well as our NICU Support and Medical Research Grants, to be awarded later this fall.

A special thank you to our board and all our supporters — this night wouldn’t be possible without your dedication and generosity. Additional appreciation for our host Tree House Chicago, all our raffle donors, and our event photographer Nick Robins.

Want to see what made the evening so special? See below to view photos from the 4th Annual Night for the NICU.

And if you’d still like to support the cause, we welcome you to make a donation online so you can help us deliver hope, care, and comfort — one NICU family at a time. Thank you!