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You Can Be a Hope Maker Too

You Can Be a Hope Maker Too

August 10th, 2026  | Advocacy  | Family Stories  | Fundraising  | News

Our community shows up for families touched by HIE in ways big and small. A sign held up in a stadium. A story shared with a stranger. A call to serve as Hospital Ambassador or Peer Support Mentor. Just as often, it’s something quieter: a gift made that funds the work families depend on. Every family finds their own way […]

Meet a Hope Maker: The Lee Family

Meet a Hope Maker: The Lee Family

July 14th, 2026  | Advocacy  | Family Stories  | Fundraising  | News

Recently, the Lee family attended a World Cup game in Canada, their home country. They reached out to us, wondering if this could be a good opportunity to help spread awareness of Hope for HIE and HIE to a wider audience. How could they make this experience about more than just the game? Could they try to get Hope for […]

This Father’s Day, Meet One of Our Own: HIE Dad Mike Medved

This Father’s Day, Meet One of Our Own: HIE Dad Mike Medved

June 19th, 2026  | Family Stories  | News

If you were with us at this year’s Family & Community Conference, you already know Mike Medved. He’s the one who picked up a guitar and filled the room — a Pittsburgh middle school history teacher, former pro basketball player, musician, and dad of three who carries a particular kind of energy (and height) that’s hard to forget. What a […]

Hope Makers: How One Dad is Giving Back

Hope Makers: How One Dad is Giving Back

June 15th, 2026  | Advocacy  | Family Stories  | Fundraising  | News

In honor of Father’s Day, we’re spotlighting Motti Eisenbach — HIE parent, generous donor, and one of our newest Peer Support Mentors. Some moments can split a life into before and after. For Motti Eisenbach and his wife Rena, that moment came in April 2024, when Rena gave birth to their daughter Temima at just 31 weeks and 5 days following […]

New Peer Support Mentor: Meet Laura

New Peer Support Mentor: Meet Laura

June 12th, 2026  | Family Stories  | News  | Self Care

We’re so excited to welcome Laura Hébert to our Peer Support Mentor program! Based in Canada, Laura is an HIE mom and speaks both English and French. We’re thrilled to continue to strengthen our ability to support families around the world who are impacted by HIE. Learn more about Laura, her family, and her journey as an HIE parent. Laura’s […]

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