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SUMMARY:Child Life Q&A: Play as Coping
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Saturday\, June 20\, at 12:00 PM ET for a Child Life Q&A with Annie Gunning\, CCLS\, to talk about all the ways children can use play as a way to cope.\n\n\n\nAnnie will share simple\, creative summer activities that help children express emotions\, build coping skills\, and feel more connected. In this session\, we'll explore:\n\n\n\n\n 	Why play is a child's most natural language for processing big feelings\n 	Sensory and movement activities that support emotional regulation\n 	How to recognize when play is helping your child cope with stress or medical experiences\n 	Creative ways to encourage expression without pressure to talk\n 	Simple sibling connection activities for the whole family\n 	How to create a calming space at home without breaking the bank\n\n\n\nTune in for the stream on our Facebook or YouTube channels:\n🔗 Facebook.com/HopeforHIE\n🔗 YouTube.com/HopeforHIE\n\n#ChildLifeSpecialist #ChildLife #Q&A #HypoxicIschemicEncephalopathy #HIE #HopeForHIE #HIEAwareness #HIESupport #PlayAsCoping #MedicalPlay
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/child-life-qa-play-as-coping/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T130000
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UID:21692-1782302400-1782306000@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:HIE & Mild Outcomes Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Wednesday\, June 24th\, at 12:00 PM ET for a virtual support group focused on Mild Outcomes — open to parents and guardians seeking additional support and guidance.\n\n➡️ This closed Zoom session will be led by our certified social worker\, Jen\, and facilitated by Hospital Ambassador\, Kacie M. Together\, they’ll create a supportive space to share\, connect\, and explore:\n\n 	Survivor’s guilt & comparison\n 	Trauma despite a mild outcome\n 	Living with uncertainty\n 	Ambiguous grief\n 	Permission to struggle and take up space\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/MildOutcomesJun26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/hie-mild-outcomes-support-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T020951Z
CREATED:20260527T020951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T020951Z
UID:21696-1782417600-1782421200@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Navigating HIE with Children 18+ Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Thursday\, June 25th\, at 8:00 PM ET for a virtual support group focused on Navigating HIE with Children 18+ — open to parents seeking additional support and guidance.\n\n➡️ This closed Zoom session will be led by our certified social worker\, Jen. She’ll create a supportive space to share\, connect\, and explore:\n\n 	Transitioning to adult healthcare\, guardianship\, benefits\, and long-term planning\n 	Shifting roles and expectations as your child grows\n 	Caregiver sustainability\, aging\, and future planning\n 	Honest conversation with parents who truly understand this lifelong journey\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/Children18AndUpJun26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/navigating-hie-with-children-18-support-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260626T183322Z
CREATED:20260529T024518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T183322Z
UID:21702-1782568800-1782576000@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Washington State In-Person Event: Walk in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Washington State families — meet up for a walk in the park along the Columbia River!\n\nTina Santos\, HIE mom and Hospital Ambassador at Seattle Children's\, is hosting a meet-up for local HIE families. There is a paved path alongside the Columbia River where families can walk with views. There is also a playground for kids!\n\n\n 	Saturday\, June 27th\n 	11:00AM PT\n 	Howard Amon Park\, 500 Amon Park Drive\, Richland\, WA 99352\n\nRegister: TinyURL.com/SeattleJune2026
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/seattle-area-walk-in-the-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260629T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T191940Z
CREATED:20260622T191940Z
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UID:21915-1782734400-1782738000@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Peer Perspective Series: Navigating Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Monday\, June 29th at 12PM ET for our latest Peer Perspective Series\, where HIE parents Shayna B. and Kati L. open up about navigating relationships across the HIE journey.\n\nTune in for an honest panel conversation where parents share what the relationship landscape really looked like for them after an HIE diagnosis. They'll explore:\n\n\n 	How early days in the NICU tested and transformed the relationships in their lives\n 	Navigating well-meaning comments from friends\, family\, and community\n 	The impact of trauma on partnerships and co-parenting\n 	When families might consider creating distance\, temporarily or permanently\n 	The communities and connections that have carried them through\n\nThis is a peer-to-peer conversation sharing lived experiences that help families feel less alone\, not medical advice.\n\nTune in via our Facebook or YouTube channels on Monday\, June 29th!
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/peer-perspective-series-navigating-relationships/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T021100Z
CREATED:20260527T021100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T021100Z
UID:21699-1782820800-1782824400@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Living with Loss Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Tuesday\, June 30\, at 12:00 PM ET for our Living with Loss: Beyond the Early Years of Grief peer support group. Parents and legal guardians navigating long-term grief after the loss of a child due to HIE are invited to participate in this support group. \n\n \n\n➡️ In this closed Zoom meeting experience\, led by our MSW student intern\, Kimberly\, families will have space to connect with others who understand the ongoing realities of living with loss after HIE while building connection\, understanding\, and support within the community. \n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/LivingWithLossJun26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/living-with-loss-support/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260702T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T165234Z
CREATED:20260623T165234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T165234Z
UID:21924-1783022400-1783026000@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Newly Diagnosed Families Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Thursday\, July 2\, at 8:00 PM ET for our monthly video support group session for parents and legal guardians new to HIE (within one year of diagnosis).\n\n➡️ In this closed Zoom meeting experience\, led by our certified social worker\, Jen\, and facilitated by HIE Peer Support Mentors\, Stephanie L. and Meagan G.\, families will be engaged in a space of healing and hope\, no matter where their journey may take them\, talking with others to build connections and support.\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/NewtoHIE2026
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/newly-diagnosed-families-support-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260706T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T165342Z
CREATED:20260623T165337Z
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UID:21935-1783368000-1783371600@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Mild Outcomes Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Monday\, July 6\, at 8:00 PM ET for a virtual support group focused on Mild Outcomes — open to parents and guardians seeking additional support and guidance.\n\n➡️ This closed Zoom session will be led by our certified social worker\, Jen\, and facilitated by Peer Support Mentors\, Megan C. & Ravi S. Together\, they’ll create a supportive space to share\, connect\, and explore:\n\n 	Survivor’s guilt & comparison\n 	Trauma despite a mild outcome\n 	Living with uncertainty\n 	Ambiguous grief\n 	Permission to struggle and take up space\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/MildOutcomesJul26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/mild-outcomes-support-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T174844Z
CREATED:20260623T165513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T174844Z
UID:21938-1783627200-1783630800@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Loss Families Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Thursday\, July 9\, at 8:00 PM ET for our video support group session designated for loss families. Parents and legal guardians who have lost their children due to HIE\, either at birth or in childhood\, are invited to participate in this support group.\n\n➡️ In this closed Zoom meeting led by our MSW student intern\, Kimberly\, families will be engaged in a space of healing and hope\, talking with others to build connections and support.\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/HIELossSupport2026
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/loss-families-support-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260711T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T231628Z
CREATED:20260616T194519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T231628Z
UID:21884-1783789200-1783792800@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Seattle Area: Discovering Oasis
DESCRIPTION:Seattle-area families — meet up for a discovering oasis at the Washington Park Arboretum!\n\nTina Santos\, HIE mom and Hospital Ambassador at Seattle Children's\, is hosting a meet-up for local HIE families. Come relax in a sanctuary of nature with other HIE families! There are wheelchair accessible paths and parking. There is also a path alongside Lake Washington where families can take in the views.\n\n\n 	Saturday\, July 11th\n 	2:00PM PT\n 	Washington Park Arboretum\, 2300 Arboretum Dr E.\, Seattle\, WA 98112\n\nRegister: TinyURL.com/SeattleJuly2026
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/seattle-area-discovering-oasis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T175515Z
CREATED:20260623T175515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T175515Z
UID:21940-1783944000-1783947600@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Navigating HIE with Children 10+ Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on 07/13/2026 at 12 pm ET for our video support group designated for Parents of children diagnosed with HIE who are 10 years of age or older.\n\n➡️ This closed Zoom meeting\, led by our certified social worker\, Jen\, and facilitated by Peer Support Mentor\, Kara F.\, and Hospital Ambassador\, Jen H.\, provides a supportive space for parents of older children to connect\, learn\, and discuss ways to continue to navigate the HIE journey and all the feelings it includes.\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/HIE10AndUpJul26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/navigating-hie-with-children-10-support-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T175642Z
CREATED:20260623T175642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T175642Z
UID:21942-1784203200-1784206800@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:HIE Loss During Childhood Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Thursday\, July 16\, at 12:00 PM ET for our virtual support group specifically for families who have lost a child to HIE during childhood (one year or older.)\n\n➡️ In this closed Zoom meeting led by our MSW student intern\, Kimberly\, families will have space to share experiences\, find understanding\, and connect with others navigating life after the loss of a child to HIE during childhood.\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/ChildhoodLossJul26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/hie-loss-during-childhood-support/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T231417Z
CREATED:20260616T231338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T231417Z
UID:21887-1784282400-1784289600@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Cincinnati Area: Zoo Family Fun
DESCRIPTION:Cincinnati-area families — meet up for zoo family fun at the Cincinnati Zoo!\n\nJennifer Hartzel\, HIE mom and Hospital Ambassador at Cincinnati Children's\, is hosting a meet-up for local HIE families. Come explore the zoo life and gardens with other HIE families! Families will meet at the main zoo entrance at 10:00AM.\n\n\n 	Friday\, July 17th\n 	10:00AM ET\n 	Cincinnati Zoo\, 3400 Vine St\, Cincinnati\, OH 45220\n\nRegister: TinyURL.com/CincinnatiJuly2026
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/cincinnati-area-zoo-family-fun/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260713T214045Z
CREATED:20260713T214030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T214045Z
UID:22163-1784548800-1784552400@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Child Life Q&A: Answers to HIE Families' Most Frequently Asked Questions
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Monday\, July 20\, at 12:00 PM ET for a Child Life Q&A with Annie Gunning\, CCLS\, as she answers HIE families' most frequently asked questions.\n\nDrawing from her experience within the HIE community and questions submitted directly by families\, Annie will offer clarity\, comfort\, and practical guidance for families at every stage of their HIE journey.\n\nSome of the common topics we'll talk about include:\n✦ Talking to children about HIE\n✦ Supporting and including siblings\n✦ Prepping for appointments or surgery\n✦ Book recommendations\n\nTune in for the stream on our Facebook or YouTube channels:\n🔗 Facebook.com/HopeforHIE\n🔗 YouTube.com/HopeforHIE\n\n#ChildLifeSpecialist #ChildLife #FAQs #HypoxicIschemicEncephalopathy #HIE #HopeForHIE #HIEAwareness #HIESupport #Coping #ParentFAQs
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/child-life-qa-answers-to-hie-families-most-frequently-asked-questions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T175739Z
CREATED:20260623T175739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T175739Z
UID:21944-1784635200-1784638800@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:HIE & More Severe Outcomes Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Tuesday\, July 21 at 12:00 PM ET for our video support group designated for parents and legal guardians navigating  the complexities around navigating a severe HIE diagnosis.\n\n➡️ Led by our certified social worker\, Jen\, and facilitated by HIE Peer Support Mentor\, Ashley R.\, this closed Zoom meeting offers families a safe space to explore:\n\n 	The emotional journey of a severe HIE diagnosis\n 	Firsthand experiences navigating medical complexities beyond the initial years\n 	Supportive strategies for families facing the challenges of prolonged “wait and see” periods\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/SevereOutcomesJul26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/hie-more-severe-outcomes-support/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T175902Z
CREATED:20260623T175902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T175902Z
UID:21946-1784836800-1784840400@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:How Loss Changes Relationships Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Thursday\, July 23\, at 8:00 PM ET for a virtual Loss Support group focused on how relationships can change after the death of a child.\n\n➡️ This closed Zoom session will be led by our MSW student intern\, Kimberly. Together\, we’ll create a supportive space to share\, connect\, and explore:\n\n 	Exploring relationships with partners or spouses after loss\n 	Navigating family and friend dynamics\n 	Experiences of connection\, disconnection\, or feeling misunderstood\n 	How grief may show up in work\, community\, and social connections\n 	Reflecting on how loss may affect the relationship we have with ourselves \n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/LossRelationshipsJul26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/how-loss-changes-relationships-support/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T181202Z
CREATED:20260623T181202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T181202Z
UID:21948-1785240000-1785243600@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Acquired HIE Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Tuesday\, July 28 at 12:00 PM ET for a virtual support group for families whose child acquired HIE beyond the birth period\, whether in infancy or childhood.\n\n➡️ This closed Zoom session will be led by our certified social worker\, Jen. Together\, we’ll create a supportive space to share\, connect\, and explore the experiences\, questions\, adjustments\, and support needs that may come with an acquired HIE diagnosis. \n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/AcquiredHIEJul26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/acquired-hie-support/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T181329Z
CREATED:20260623T181329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T181329Z
UID:21950-1785441600-1785445200@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Parent-to-Parent Pop-In Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Thursday\, July 30\, at 8:00 PM ET for our Parent-to-Parent Pop-In hour\, where you can connect 1:1 with our Peer Support Mentor - Megan C. - for immediate support in a safe and supportive setting. This is a great opportunity to receive real-time guidance\, ask questions\, build connections\, and see if a formal connection with a mentor is a good fit for you.  \n\nImportant Details: \n\n📌 Log on anytime during the session\, but please join at least 10 minutes before the end time at 9:00 PM ET.\n📌 You’ll be placed in a breakout room with a mentor based on your specific needs or HIE impact/ outcome.\n📌 This session is for parents and legal guardians of children with HIE.\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/PopInHourJul26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/parent-to-parent-pop-in-hour-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260803T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260803T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T005803Z
CREATED:20260724T004408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T005803Z
UID:22196-1785787200-1785790800@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Ways We Grieve\, Mourn\, and Remember (Loss Parents) Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Monday\, August 3\, at 8:00 PM ET for a virtual peer support group focused on Ways We Grieve\, Mourn\, and Remember. This group is open to parents and legal guardians who have experienced the loss of a child affected by HIE and are seeking connection and support from others who understand. \n\n➡️ During this closed Zoom session\, facilitated by our MSW student intern\, Kimberly\, participants will have space to share experiences and explore:\n\n 	Remembering and honoring our children through memories\, traditions\, rituals\, keepsakes\, and other meaningful practices\n 	Recognizing the many ways grief and mourning can look across individuals\, families\, cultures\, faiths\, and stages of grief\n 	Finding meaningful ways to maintain connection as remembrance changes and evolves over time\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/WaysWeGrieveAug26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/ways-we-grieve-mourn-and-remember-loss-parents-support/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260805T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T012955Z
CREATED:20260724T004825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T012955Z
UID:22199-1785960000-1785963600@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Pregnancy After HIE Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Wednesday\, August 5\, at 8:00 PM ET for our video support session designated for HIE birthing parents navigating a pregnancy after an HIE diagnosis. \n\n➡️ Led by our certified social worker\, Jen and facilitated by Hospital Ambassador\, Sarah S.\, this group will engage HIE birthing parents in a safe space to discuss: \n\n 	Managing the trauma of a previous HIE pregnancy\n 	The stress around deciding to become pregnant again\n 	Navigating the complex emotions that come with another pregnancy after an HIE diagnosis \n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/PregnancyAfterHIEAug26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/pregnancy-after-hie-support-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T003425Z
CREATED:20260724T003425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T003425Z
UID:22193-1786046400-1786050000@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Newly Diagnosed Families Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Thursday\, August 6\, at 8:00 PM ET for our monthly video support group session for parents and legal guardians new to HIE (within one year of diagnosis).\n\n➡️ In this closed Zoom meeting experience\, led by our certified social worker\, Jen\, and facilitated by HIE Peer Support Mentor\, Meagan G.\, parents and legal guardians will be engaged in a space of healing and hope\, no matter where their journey may take them\, talking with others to build connections and support.\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/NewtoHIE2026
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/newly-diagnosed-families-support-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T005522Z
CREATED:20260724T005522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T005522Z
UID:22202-1786046400-1786050000@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Pregnancy After HIE Loss Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Thursday\, August 6\, at 8:00 PM ET for a virtual support group focused on Pregnancy After HIE Loss — open to birthing parents who have experienced the loss of a child affected by HIE and are seeking connection\, support\, and guidance.\n\n➡️ In this closed Zoom meeting led by our MSW student intern\, Kimberly\, birthing parents will be engaged in a space of healing and hope\, talking with others to build connections and support.\n\n 	Navigating the mix of joy\, grief\, fear\, and pregnancy-specific stressors\n 	Caring for yourself while managing changing family dynamics and relationships\n 	Making space for hope while preparing for pregnancy\, birth\, and what comes next\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/PregnancyAfterLossAug26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/pregnancy-after-hie-loss-support-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T005929Z
CREATED:20260726T005929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T005929Z
UID:22222-1786204800-1786208400@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Washington State In-Person Event: Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Washington State families — meet up for an Ice Cream Social at The Scoop on Main!\n\nTina Santos\, HIE mom and Hospital Ambassador at Seattle Children's\, is hosting a meet-up for local HIE families. Enjoy some sweet treats and family connections before heading back to school. There's a grassy area for kids to play and a coffee shop across the street for parents too.\n\n\n 	Saturday\, August 8th\n 	1:00PM PT\n 	The Scoop on Main\, 880 Main Street\, Buckley\, WA 98321\n\nRegister: TinyURL.com/SeattleAugust2026
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/washington-state-in-person-event-ice-cream-social/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T005742Z
CREATED:20260724T005742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T005742Z
UID:22205-1786651200-1786654800@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Loss Families Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Thursday\, August 13\, at 8:00 PM ET for our video support group session designated for parents and legal guardians who have lost their children due to HIE\, either at birth or in childhood\, are invited to participate in this support group.\n\n➡️ In this closed Zoom meeting experience\, led by our certified social worker\, Jen\, parents and legal guardians will be engaged in a space of healing and hope\, talking with others to build connections and support.\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/HIELossSupport2026
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/loss-families-support-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260724T010335Z
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UID:22209-1787054400-1787058000@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Parenting Beyond the First Year: Managing HIE through Age 9 Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Tuesday\, August 18\, at 12:00 PM ET for a virtual support group focused on Parenting Beyond the First Year: Managing HIE Through Age 9— open to parents and legal guardians whose child is affected by HIE and is between the ages of 1-9 and are seeking additional support and guidance.\n\n➡️ This closed Zoom session will be led by our certified social worker\, Jen\, and facilitated by Peer Support Mentors\, Megan C. & Amanda H. Together\, they’ll create a supportive space to share\, connect\, and explore:\n\n 	Parenting After HIE\n 	Ongoing uncertainty and milestone anxiety\n 	Grief\, comparison\, and identity over time\n 	Caregiver burnout and sustainability\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/AfterFirstYearAug26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/parenting-beyond-the-first-year-managing-hie-through-age-9-support/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260812T010735Z
CREATED:20260812T010735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T010735Z
UID:22269-1787054400-1787058000@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Peer Perspective Series: Housing Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Tuesday\, August 18th at 12PM ET for our latest Peer Perspective Series\, where HIE parents Motti\, Quanteria\, and Sarah open up about the housing considerations that sometimes come with the HIE journey.\n\nTune in for an honest panel conversation where parents share what finding\, adapting\, and living in the right home really looked like for them after an HIE diagnosis.\n\nThey'll explore:\n📌 How they landed where they live now — moving\, renting\, adapting\, and finding housing assistance along the way\n📌 Navigating home modifications and waivers\, and what that approval process looked like\n📌 Making space for equipment and staying organized as their child grows\n📌 The support systems and advocacy that helped them get what their family needed\n\nThis is a peer-to-peer conversation sharing lived experiences that help families feel less alone\, not medical advice.\n\nTune in via our Facebook or YouTube channels on Tuesday\, August 18th!
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/peer-perspective-series-housing-considerations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T012853Z
CREATED:20260724T011006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T012853Z
UID:22212-1787256000-1787259600@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:HIE & Back-to-School Readiness Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Thursday\, August 20\, at 8:00 PM ET for a virtual support group session focused on HIE & Back-to-School Readiness — open to all parents and legal guardians preparing for the school year with children who have HIE and complex medical needs.\n\n➡️ This closed Zoom session will be led by our certified social worker\, Jen\, and facilitated by Peer Support Mentor and Program Coordinator\, Allison M. Together\, they’ll help create a supportive space for families to share\, learn\, and connect around:\n\n 	Preparing school staff & sharing your child’s needs\n 	Navigating back-to-school checklists & IEPs\n 	Supporting your child emotionally\n 	Sharing tips\, tools\, and wins from parents\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/BackToSchoolAug26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/hie-back-to-school-readiness-support/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260724T012118Z
CREATED:20260724T011626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T012118Z
UID:22215-1787659200-1787662800@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:HIE & Mild Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Tuesday\, August 25\, at 12:00 PM ET for a virtual support group focused on HIE and Mild Outcomes — open to parents and legal guardians seeking additional support and guidance.\n\n➡️ This closed Zoom session will be facilitated by Jen\, our certified social worker\, and will offer a supportive space to connect\, share experiences\, and explore:\n\n 	Survivor’s guilt & comparison\n 	Trauma despite a mild outcome\n 	Living with uncertainty\n 	Ambiguous grief\n 	Permission to struggle and take up space\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/MildOutcomesAug26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/hie-mild-outcomes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260818T234742Z
CREATED:20260818T234742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T234742Z
UID:22288-1787659200-1787662800@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Child Life Q&A: Preparing Your Child for Back-to-School
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Tuesday\, August 25\, at 12:00 PM ET for a Child Life Q&A with Annie Gunning\, CCLS\, as she offers guidance and quick tips for HIE families navigating back-to-school transitions. \nWe'll explore:\n✦ Easing the transition into the school setting and returning after a long break\n✦ Communicating your child's needs to school staff\n✦ Supporting emotional expression at home\n✦ Recommended resources \nTune in for the stream on our Facebook or YouTube channels: Facebook.com/HopeforHIE YouTube.com/HopeforHIE#ChildLifeSpecialist #ChildLife #FAQs#HypoxicIschemicEncephalopathy #HIE#HopeForHIE #HIEAwareness #HIESupport#Coping #ParentFAQs
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/child-life-qa-preparing-your-child-for-back-to-school/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T192621Z
CREATED:20260825T192621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T192621Z
UID:22304-1788465600-1788469200@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Newly Diagnosed Families Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Thursday\, September 3\, at 8:00 PM ET for our monthly video support group session for parents and legal guardians new to HIE (within one year of diagnosis).\n\n➡️ In this closed Zoom meeting experience\, led by our certified social worker\, Jen\, and facilitated by HIE Peer Support Mentors\, Jen Hartzel and Stephanie Linde\, families will be engaged in a space of healing and hope\, no matter where their journey may take them\, talking with others to build connections and support.\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/NewtoHIE2026
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/newly-diagnosed-families-support-7/
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