Parent Advisory Committee Mount Sinai NICU

By Pac Members

A Message From the Parent Advisory Committee:

Heartfelt Gratitude for Your Generosity  

The Parent Advisory Committee is deeply committed to ensuring that every donation has a meaningful impact on the lives of those in the NICU. 

Your contributions enable us to provide essential resources, such as much-needed books for the unit, and to support a variety of initiatives that enhance the experience for patients and their families.

We are profoundly grateful for your incredible kindness and dedication to this cause. Your generosity is truly invaluable, and we are honored to have you as part of our community. Together, we are making a world of difference.

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My Updates

Annual promotional draw 2026

Monday 8th Jun
Our Annual Promotional Draw is back! Support NICU PAC and enter for a chance to win!

How to enter:
🍦 Donate $5 or more = 1 entry per donation
⏰ Donate by June 14th at 12pm

Mother's Day in the NICU 2026

Monday 8th Jun
Our NICU Parent Advisory Committee was honoured to organize a Mother’s Day brunch for families in the NICU. With the support of our generous donors, we were able to create a meaningful moment of comfort, connection, and appreciation for NICU mothers during their hospital journey.

A Valentine’s Day Keepsake for NICU Families

Tuesday 10th Mar

To mark Valentine’s Day, the NICU Parent Advisory Committee provided each family in the Mount Sinai NICU with a hospital bracelet keepsake.

The bracelet serves as a small but meaningful reminder of their baby’s strength and the journey their family is navigating together.

Welcoming 2026 in the NICU

Tuesday 10th Mar

To welcome the new year, NICU PAC gifted each family in the Mount Sinai NICU a Bébé Sunny sleeper along with a 2026 Journey Bead.

A small gesture to recognize the strength of NICU families and to start the year with a reminder that they are not alone.

NICU PAC coordinated World Prematurity Day lunch for NICU parents

Tuesday 10th Mar

To mark World Prematurity Day, the NICU Parent Advisory Committee hosted a lunch for parents with babies currently in the Mount Sinai NICU.

It was a small opportunity for families to step away from the bedside, connect with other parents who understand the NICU journey, and feel the support of the community around them.

Born Brave Fundraising Campaign

Monday 17th Nov
Up until November 27th, 2025, you can support the NICU PAC through the purchase of Born Brave merchandise. Not only will a portion of all sales go the the NICU PAC, but you will also receive a premium sweatshirt that raises awareness and starts conversations. Get yours today at https://unitedwearhouse.ca/product-tag/mount-sinai-nicu-pac

Summer Power Hour

Saturday 11th Oct
Our first Summer Initiative was a complete success! NICU families gathered in the lounge to pick up tumblers provided by NICU PAC and enjoy delicious açaí bowls, generously donated by HEAL Wellness. 🌞💜

NICU PAC Promotional Draw

Wednesday 21st May

The NICU PAC Promotional Draw is live — and it’s our biggest one yet! With more than $3000 in prizes up for grabs, there’s something for everyone: spa packages, fitness passes, family attractions, gift cards, toys, home goods, and even exclusive collectibles 💜

All funds raised support families in Mount Sinai’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Your donation of $5 or more will up until June 1st, 2025 @ 1pm will be automatically included in the draw. Every donation = 1 entry, regardless of donation amount.

Support an amazing cause and enter to win incredible prizes — it’s a win for you and a win for NICU families!

✨Arielle’s Snack Bar✨

Saturday 5th Apr
We’re thrilled to announce a heartwarming initiative led by Kayla Schwarz, a former NICU mom and member of the Parent Advisory Committee. As a mother of three and founder of Arielle’s Snack Bar, Kayla has turned her personal journey into a mission to uplift and support families going through the challenges of neonatal intensive care. Inspired by her daughter Arielle, who was born at 32 weeks and spent a month in the NICU, Kayla identified a critical need for healthy, complimentary food and beverage options for NICU parents. Arielle’s Snack Bar was born from her determination to fill this gap, offering convenient and nourishing snacks that bring comfort and care to families during their toughest moments. Through her work with vendors and generous donors, Kayla is making strides to ensure families have one less worry while navigating the NICU experience. Follow @ariellesnackbar on Instagram to learn more.

Valentine’s Day in the NICU 2025💗

Saturday 5th Apr
In the smallest hands we find the greatest love 💝 Happy Valentine’s Day from PAC! On February 14th, the babies and parents in the NICU will receive a custom-designed coffee mug and a heart charm to add to their journey beads, a special reminder of this day of love. It’s a day to celebrate our NICU warrior babies! 💜

✨A Warm Thank You✨

Saturday 5th Apr
We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support of our amazing donors. Thanks to your contributions, every parent in the NICU received a pair of cozy, warm fuzzy socks and a special 2025 charm to mark the start of the new year. Your kindness made a challenging time just a little brighter for these families, and we couldn’t have done it without you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us make a difference. 💙 Here’s to more moments of hope, compassion, and community in the year ahead!

2024 Valentine's Day Gifts for NICU Families

Wednesday 27th Mar
With the help of generous donations, each baby in the NICU was given a special charm for their first Valentine's Day.

2024 New Year’s Gifts for NICU Families

Thursday 7th Mar
This is one of the ways we have used the funds from our generous donors!

Thank you to my Supporters

$300

Jeremy And Devin Gooden

The NICU team has been absolutely amazing to our preemie son, this is the absolute least that we can do to say thank you.

$22.72

Jade Sullivan

Thank you for all the support during our NICU stay! It truly made a big difference

$28.43

Anonymous

Thanks for all you do

$250

Andrew , Carolyn, Isobel , Lucas & Spencer

Thank you for all of your support for such an amazing cause close to our heart

$55.66

Grant Zagol

$53

Chantelle Hall

$28.43

Erin Epp

$28.43

Grace Okunorobo

$11.46

Esther Lo

$25

Nabil Alam

Thank you!

$25

Tiffany Cho

Thank you so much to all the PAC members and NICU staff for everything!!! Our families appreciate you!

$28.43

Tina Mcpherson

$107.82

The Saliba Family

Keep up the great work!

$5

Akarsh Gupta

$28.43

Kieran Powers

$28.43

Sakina Boodram

$28.43

Angela Britto

Thank you Aruna for all your amazing work!

$55.06

Kamal Gill

$55.06

Kiran Gill

$105.42

Catherine Glazer And Adriano Silva

$108

Anonymous

$5

Genevieve Sansone

$10

Georgia Berridge

$10

Nash Berridge

$10

Nathan Berridge

$22.72

Shireen Fakira

$10

Melissa Berridge

$107.82

Snita Balsara

$28.43

Andrew Taylor

$25

Karen Bong

$54.46

Mrs L-d

Continue doing a great job...one day I will join the team

$28.43

Carlito Picache

$11.46

Allyson Kreps

$11.46

Sanadra Namuwanga

Thank you for the exceptional work you do

$6.12

Alissa Witter

$6.12

Janna Andre

$22.72

Tara Mcpherson

$10

Matteo Gentil A.

$10

Ariel Gentil A.

$50

Bhaloo

$55.66

Megan Mcrae (lorenzo Rosa)

$50

Anonymous

$50

Jenny Shen

$55.66

Emela Filja

$50

Nailah B

$28.43

Paul Luu

$55.66

Erica Grinias

$25

Zan Rathore

$6.12

Lauren Keller

$6.12

Lauren Keller

$6.12

Lauren Keller

$107.82

Hollis

$28.43

Isabel Arango

$28.43

Janet Narciso

PAC remains committed to supporting families in the NICU......keep up the good work!

$28.43

Sarah Grimbly

$55.66

Vanessa Valdez

$55.66

Reem Beshay

$25

Ashlee Papasodaro

$54.12

Isabel Arango

$450

Anonymous

$2.02k

Carolyn, Andrew, Isobel & Lucas

Forever indebted to the NICU for its support for our son, Lucas.

$116.83

Katrina

$2.25k

Anonymous

$54.12

Stacey Ellis

In honour of Ryan who is turning 1 year old next week. We are so grateful for all the NICU staff and PAC members who showed so much care and support during our NICU journey.

$54.12

Jillian&steven Cunningham

$106.24

Nicole Lachica

$53

Anonymous

😊

$25

Ranjodh Singh

$53

Aly Bhaloo

$26.50

Michelle Pryce

$26.50

Anonymous

$20

Chad Saliba

$26.50

Aran Kirubakaran

$26.50

Mike Radwan

$10.60

David Ritchie

$50

Priya Nageswaran

$53

Anonymous

$26.50

Sherry Gillis

$10.60

Tara Mcpherson

$53

Snita Balsara

$53

Reyhan Kumluk

$10

Emily

I missed the part in the email regarding donations, not sure if I can still participate in the draw but would still like to donate.

$10

Alex Chan

$26.50

Reem B

$10.60

Richard Hamilton

PAC is doing great work.

$21.20

Anonymous

$30

Danny Handa

$106

Marina Nava Lugo

$25

Lovelya Chiu

Thank you to all the staff at the Hospital and volunteers that supported me when I was in NICU and thank you to everyone that helped make this picnic that my family and I get to enjoy every year!

$5.30

A. Witter

$21.20

J. Andre

$50

Kaeko Tj

$25

Tamana Doost

$50

Sarthak Nayar

$50

Kamaljeet Gill

$51

Gurvin Brar

$53

Nathan Donegal

Thank you guys for your hard work. Thank you to all the staff in the NICU who took care of me, I was born 23weeks+6days on June 23 2024. Today I'm learning to walk and I'm crawling to the kitchen to see mommy every chance I can🥰🙏🏿🥳

$26.50

Shireen Fakira

$53

Glaucia Magri

$106

Umar

$106

Chantelle Hall

Continue with the amazing initiatives that support families in the NICU. The generosity you show becomes life long memories of the journey.

$26.50

Kieran Powers

$25

Nabil Alam

Appreciate all the hard work from PAC and the Mount Sinai NICU in helping us bring baby Jasmine home!

$25

Tiffany Cho

Thank you so much to the NICU teams and PAC for all the wonderful and amazing things they do for our families!!

$106

Anonymous

$53

Zakaria Moukatib

$50

Gita Wadhwa

$53

Margaret Brennan

$5.30

Zahra Tanvir

$26.50

Kristina Crombie

$21.20

Melissa Berridge

$53

Bhavisha Rathod

$53

Erisa Luma

$53

Adrianna Bekiri

$106

Michela, Justin, Lia, Wyatt & Myles Montle

$25

Genevieve

$200

Megan Mcrae

This donation is from Megan , linda and Diane in honour of my son Lorenzo who was born at 27 weeks and 4 days 2.1 lbs and spend 3 months in nicu Thankful for the pac and all the nurses and doctors and social workers at Mount Sinai

$25

Praveen, Sai Prasanna Laxmi And Aaryansh

$53

Nathan Donegal

$26.50

Ritz G

Wishing for the best!

$27

Anonymous

$10.60

Man Wu

Appreciated

$10.60

Mcpherson Tina

$36

Dana Bookman

$106

Sarah Razak (al-awosi)

Thank you for all the support during our journey at the NICU.

$5

Eden Klein

$26.50

Anonymous

$53

Sarah, Derek, And Chloe Campbell

We spent 3 months in the NICU for our 26 weeker baby girl in 2023 and know first hand how much all of the little details make a difference for NICU parents. Thank you for all that you do! Xo

$26.50

Janet Narciso

Thank you for all you do to support NICU💜

$53

Anonymous

$26.50

Brooklyn And Rachel Rettie

Thank you for saving us! We appreciate all you do….every day!

$106

Fari & Vassa Bekirovski

Keep up the amazing work you are all doing

$250

Paula Yu

Forever grateful for the care given to Madison ❤️

$50

Charlene Parram

$106

Saliola-daniels

$10.60

Moe Weaver

$108

Randy Blake

$265

On Behalf Of Anaya Kalsi

To the amazing team of Dr's/ nurses and all the staff in-between that helped our daughter thrive during her 3 month stay...THANK YOU, FOREVER &ALWAYS. Ana, her primary angel and Rosemary 💜 love you ladies more than you know.

$520

Matt & Jenny (the Cichy Family)

We want to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of the hospital doctors, nurses and staff who cared for Ruby during her stay in the NICU. We will forever remember the small acts of kindness—the gentle touches, the reassuring words, and the genuine concern for not just Ruby, but for our entire family. We truly appreciate everything you’ve done for our us!

$1.02k

Carolyn, Andrew, Isobel & Lucas

Thank you for all your support. We are grateful to have Lucas home with us after a long journey at the Sinai NICU.

$53

Nehemiah Judah

$53

Sonia Ajib

$26.50

Lariza Giron

$100

The Saliba Family

Please continue your great work! With endless thanks from Christopher and the whole Saliba family.

$21.20

Georgia And Nash Berridge

$50

Kamaljeet Gill

My niece was born 25 weeks and stayed in the NICU for 100 days. Thank you Mount Sinai NICU TEAM for all your love and support.

$26.50

Vassa Bekirovska

$53

Anonymous

$106

Khushboo Arora

$100

Anonymous

$26.50

Nabil Alam

Looking forward to the 2024 reunion! Thank you, Mount Sinai NICU Team!

$26.50

Tiffany Cho

Thank you so much to all the dedicated staff that warmed our hearts and gave us such a positive experience in the NICU!! Baby Jasmine says thanks! :)

$26.50

Anonymous

$21.20

Abi Srikumar

$75

Anonymous

$90

Chantelle Hall

Thank you for you hard work and dedication to making the NICU journey a little brighter. The love and support provided become fond memories of families past and present.

$26.50

Samantha Badgerow Cose

$100

Kayla & Nick Chapman

We are forever grateful to everyone who had such a big part in Kevin and Frankie’s care! We can’t believe we have thriving twins who are almost one and owe it to all the medical teams at Sinai! We are sad to be missing the picnic today but will be there next year!

$50

Gurvin Brar

I would like to thank you MOUNT SINAI NICU TEAM. My daughter was born at 25 weeks at Mount Sinai Hospital and stayed for 100 days in the NICU. We have no words to express our gratitude, today we are a happy family all because Gurvin is with us with all the MOUNT SINAI NICU TEAM SUPPORT. NICU TEAM is our family ❣️

$100

Paula Yu

Thank you for everything the team does and for making our stay at the NICU more welcoming and less daunting!!

$26.50

Lleyton Hope Prince

Thank you so much for everything you do!! ❤️

$53

Snita Balsara

$106

Farah Al-awosi

Thank you to everyone help my baby Sarah during her journey in the hospital. Our family forever grateful and thankful to everyone that helped her through her journey in the hospital. Sarah Al-awosi Razak

$106

Abigail Joy Corpuz

Donated by Abigail Joy Corpuz

$159

Anonymous

$26.50

Desmond Wong

$26.50

Carlito Picache

$53

Marina Nava Lugo

My endless gratitude for the care you gave me and my twin boys!

$265

Elijah Trevor Limos Montalbo

Thank you for all of the love and care you've given me while I was in the NICU! Born February 3rd, 2024.

$25

Morgan Hodgson

$26.50

Sarthak Nayar

$106

Rosenbloom Family

$53

Alivia Bekiri

$53

Jaidon Bekiri

For my little cousin Erisa who is a fighter 💜

$53

Mazes Bekiri

$53

Fari Bekiri

Donated on behalf of my Grand daughter Erisa.

$53

Vase Bekiri

Thank you Mount Sinai for the great care of my Warrior Princess Granddaughter

$100

Krenare Ali

$250

Marie-pierre Belanger And Stefan Read

$106

Nnenna Idahosa

$50

Janet Narciso

Keep up the amazing work PAC. Your dedication to helping others is inspiring❤️

$100

Emiko Millar

$106

Yenge Diambomba

Thank you for all your hard work to improve the hospital stay of NICU babies and their family

$21.20

Chris And Oliver Pontes

$10.60

Melissa Berridge

$315

Megan Mcrae

This donation is from Megan , Diane , and Linda in honour of our preemie warrior Lorenzo who spent 3 long months in nicu at 27 weeks weight 2.1lbs and will be turning 5 this year

$106

Barbara Holt

$26.50

Chris Rettie

$26.50

Barbara Holt

$53

Naim Luma

$53

Adrianna Bekiri

Thank you PAC for all that you’re doing. From a Nicu graduate 💜

$21.20

Erica Grinias

$25

Arif Memon

$26.50

Andrea May

$159

Maheen M

Thank you so much for all you do!

$25

Shireen Fakira

$53

Lee & Simon

$10

Aly Bhaloo

$26.50

Alyna Aly

$25

Anonymous

$53

Margaret Brennan

$106

Renatta Austin

We will be forever grateful to the Mount Sinai team for getting us through one of the most difficult periods of our lives.

$50

Jared Teitel

Thank you to everyone at Mt. Sinai NICU. You brought our baby Theo into this world and made our family complete.

$10.60

Aly

$10.60

Aly

$21.20

Aly Bhaloo

$53

Anaya Kalsi

We are donating in our daughter's name, Anaya Kalsi. She is a Mt. SINAI NICU WARRIOR PRINCESS that graduated in oct 2017. She will be 7 yo this year and is thriving. Forever thankful to the amazing Drs. / Nurses, and everyone in between for their care.

$200

Anonymous

The littlest ones need the best of care.

$1,000

Carolyn, Andrew, Isobel & Lucas

So grateful to have our son, Lucas, home after 82 days in the Sinai NICU

$26.50

Carolyn, Andrew, Isobel & Lucas

So grateful to have our son, Lucas, home after 82 days in the Sinai NICU.

$53

Hyla Coolen

Thank you for the wonderful care of our precious grandsons Nate & Nico Coolen Pontes. Forever grateful!

$53

Chris And Oliver Pontes

Thank you to all the staff for the excellent care you gave to my twin grandkids.

$190.80

Naomi Kuretzky

$26.50

Anonymous

$520

Anonymous Anonymous

$26.50

Anonymous

$106

Liana And Mark Ammirante

Thank you to the NICU for taking such great care of our sweet baby Maia and for taking care of us along the way.

$53

Jonathan K Lau

$26.50

Lariza Giron

$26.50

Bremi

Thank you for creating a community of warriors.

$100

Adiah & Adrial Nadarajah

Thank you for the love and care you showed our twins Adiah & Adrial in 2022!

$106

Priya Joseph

I'm very much thankful to Mount Sinai Hospital management and NICU staffs.

$53

Therecia Brooks

$43

Chantelle Hall

Thank you for all the work you do to support families in the NICU and beyond.

$26.50

Megan Mcrae

$627

Gautam Mehta

$53

Chris Rettie

$53

Andrea May

$106

Annie Hui

$25

Nicolas Lazarov

$53

Naeema Naeema

$26.50

Harpreet Kaur

$106

In Memory Of Addison (addie) Lam

We miss our little Addie. She was a graduate born in 2020, a fighter who made it out of NICU. We're forever grateful for the support and care she received at Mount Sinai. Thank you.

$26.50

Ethan & Max Hutcheon

$53

Emanuela Branzanti

$10.60

Anonymous

$10.60

Anonymous

$26.50

Latisha Hamilton ??

$53

Anonymous

$53

Nicole Quain

$26.50

Raya Dikova

💜

$250

Primerose Paving Inc.

$515

Inner Warrior Fitness. Yoga. Martial Arts

With heart-felt gratitude for all you have done for our twin boys Elliot and Jacob. And for all you do for everyone's kids. We are forever thankful!

$26.50

Barbara Holt

$26.50

Amanda Oram

$53

Julia Rettie

❤️

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