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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T005742Z
CREATED:20260724T005742Z
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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
CREATED:20260724T010335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T010335Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T193234Z
CREATED:20260825T193234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T193234Z
UID:22307-1789070400-1789074000@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Loss Families Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Thursday\, September 10\, 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.\n\n➡️ In this closed Zoom meeting experience\, families will be engaged in a space of healing and hope\, talking with others to build connections and support as they navigate life after the loss of a child to HIE.\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/HIELossSupport2026
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/loss-families-support-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260914T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T194024Z
CREATED:20260825T193948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T194024Z
UID:22311-1789416000-1789419600@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Navigating HIE with Children 10+ Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Monday\, September 14\, at 8:00 PM ET for our video support group designated for parents and legal guardians of children diagnosed with HIE who are 10 years of age or older.\n\n➡️ This closed Zoom meeting provides a supportive space for parents of older children to connect\, share experiences\, and discuss ways to continue navigating the HIE journey as their children grow and their needs change.\n\nTogether\, we’ll create space to talk about:\n\n 	Navigating the HIE journey through adolescence and beyond\n 	Changing needs\, expectations\, and developmental milestones\n 	Supporting growing independence and self-advocacy\n\n 	The emotional challenges that can come with parenting an older child with HIE\n 	Finding connection with other parents who understand the long-term HIE journey\n\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/HIE10AndUpSep26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/navigating-hie-with-children-10-support-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T194249Z
CREATED:20260825T194249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T194249Z
UID:22314-1789560000-1789563600@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Acquired HIE Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Wednesday\, September 16\, 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 provide a supportive space for families to connect with others who have navigated an acquired HIE diagnosis and understand the unique experiences that can come with an HIE event outside of the birth period.\n\nTogether\, we’ll create space to share experiences\, questions\, adjustments\, and support needs related to:\n\n\n 	Processing an acquired HIE diagnosis\n 	Adjusting to changes in your child and family\n 	Navigating medical\, developmental\, and emotional changes\n 	Finding support while adjusting to a new and unexpected journey\n 	Connecting with other families who understand\n\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/AcquiredHIESep26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/acquired-hie-support-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260921T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T194514Z
CREATED:20260825T194514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T194514Z
UID:22317-1790020800-1790024400@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Single Parenting Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Monday\, September 21\, at 8:00 PM ET for a virtual support group focused on the experiences of single parents caring for a child affected by HIE.\n\n➡️ This closed Zoom session will offer a supportive space to connect with other parents who understand the unique challenges of navigating HIE while carrying the responsibilities of parenting on your own.\n\nTogether\, we’ll create space to share\, connect\, and explore:\n\n\n 	Managing the day-to-day demands of parenting a child with HIE\n 	Building a support system and finding people you can rely on\n 	Balancing caregiving\, work\, finances\, appointments\, and family responsibilities\n 	Making space for your own needs while caring for your child\n 	Navigating the emotional weight of feeling like you have to do it all\n 	Sharing what has helped—and what you wish others understood\n\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/SingleParentingSep26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/single-parenting-support/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260915T165047Z
CREATED:20260915T165047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T165047Z
UID:22457-1790078400-1790082000@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Neonatal Research in Cortical Visual Impairment: Q&A with Dr. Mohamed El-Dib
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Tuesday\, September 22\, at 12:00 PM ET for a Q&A with Dr. Mohamed El-Dib\, Director of Neonatal Neurocritical Care at Mass General Brigham for Children. Dr. El-Dib also serves on Hope for HIE’s Medical Advisory Board. \nIn this session\, he will:📌 Share his background and connection to the HIE and CVI communities\n📌 Explain what cortical visual impairment (CVI) is\, how it differs from vision problems caused by the eyes themselves\, and why it's especially relevant for babies who've experienced HIE\n📌 Discuss his ongoing research on identifying babies at higher risk for CVI earlier in their care\n📌 Offer guidance on early signs to watch for\, which specialists may be involved\, and questions to bring to appointments\n📌 Share resources for families wanting to learn more about CVI \nWatch the stream on our Facebook or YouTube channels:🔗 Facebook.com/HopeforHIE🔗 YouTube.com/HopeforHIE \n\nRSVP on the Facebook event page for an event reminder!\nhttps://tinyurl.com/NeonatalCVIResearchQA
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/neonatal-research-in-cortical-visual-impairment-qa-with-dr-mohamed-el-dib/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260831T125254Z
CREATED:20260831T125254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T125254Z
UID:22336-1790193600-1790197200@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Dads & Non-Birthing Partners Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Wednesday\, September 23\, at 8:00 PM ET for a virtual support group created specifically for dads and non-birthing parents of children affected by HIE.\n\n➡️ This peer-focused Zoom meeting will provide a space for dads and non-birthing parents to connect with others who understand the HIE journey from their perspective. Whether you are newly navigating an HIE diagnosis or have been on this journey for years\, this is an opportunity to talk openly\, share experiences\, and connect with other parents who understand.\n\nTogether\, we’ll create space to talk about:\n\n\n 	The experience of witnessing an HIE event and navigating what comes next\n 	Supporting your partner while processing your own emotions and experiences\n 	Finding your role as a dad or non-birthing parent throughout the HIE journey\n 	The challenges of balancing work\, family\, caregiving\, and everything in between\n 	Feeling connected—or sometimes disconnected—from the HIE community\n 	Finding people who understand the experience of being a dad or non-birthing parent to a child with HIE\n 	Making space for your own needs and finding support when you need it\n\nThis is a peer-led space intended for conversation\, connection\, and support. You don't have to have the right words or know exactly what you need before joining.\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/DadsAndPartnersSep26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/dads-non-birthing-partners-support-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T194750Z
CREATED:20260825T194750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T194750Z
UID:22320-1790251200-1790254800@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Parent-to-Parent Pop-In Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Thursday\, September 24\, at 12:00 PM ET for our Parent-to-Parent Pop-In\, where you can connect 1:1 with our Peer Support Mentor\, Lynn Garrison and Allison Moise\, for immediate support in a safe and supportive setting.\n\nThis is a great opportunity to receive real-time guidance\, ask questions\, build connections\, and see if a formal connection with a Peer Support Mentor is a good fit for you.\n\nImportant Details:\n📌 Log on anytime during the session\, but please join at least 10 minutes before the end time at 1:00 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/PopInHourSep26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/parent-to-parent-pop-in-hour-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260910T220953Z
CREATED:20260910T215621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T220953Z
UID:22386-1790521200-1790528400@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Area In-Person Event: Picnic in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Milwaukee area families — meet up for a Picnic in the Park at Malone Park!\n\nKacie Miller\, HIE mom and Hospital Ambassador at Children's Wisconsin\, is hosting a meet-up for local HIE families. Families will meet right outside the playground. Bring a blanket and a snack and Kacie will provide apple cider\, coffee\, and apple juice for kids.\n\n\n 	Sunday\, September 27th\n 	2:00PM CT\n 	Malone Park\, 16400 W Al Stigler Pkwy\, New Berlin\, WI 53151\n\nRegister: Tinyurl.com/MilwaukeeSept2026
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/milwaukee-area-in-person-event-picnic-in-the-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260928T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T195021Z
CREATED:20260825T195021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T195021Z
UID:22323-1790625600-1790629200@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:HIE & Mild Outcomes Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Monday\, September 28\, at 8:00 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 offer a supportive space to connect\, share experiences\, and explore the emotional complexities that can come with a mild HIE outcome.\n\nTogether\, we’ll create space to talk about:\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\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/MildOutcomesSep26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/hie-mild-outcomes-support-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261001T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T145517Z
CREATED:20260922T170319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T145517Z
UID:22503-1790884800-1790888400@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Newly Diagnosed Families Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Thursday\, October 1\, 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 two of Hope's Peer Support Mentors\, Allison and Stephanie\, 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-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260928T182540Z
CREATED:20260928T182540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T182540Z
UID:22608-1791108000-1791111600@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:KRC Annual Fun Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:🌟 Community event open to HIE families in the Pittsburgh\, PA area! 🌟\n\nThe Kool Run Club (KRC) is hosting its second annual Charity Fun Run/Walk in support of Autism Connection of Pennsylvania and Hope for HIE!\n\n📅 Date: Sunday\, October 4\n🕙 Time: 10:00 AM ET\n📍 Location: Groove Coffee Company\, 4453 William Penn Hwy\, Murrysville\, PA 15668\n\nWe’d love to see our #HIE community come together to walk\, run\, and make a difference!\n\n👉 Learn more and get involved: Tinyurl.com/KRCAnnualCharityFunRun\n\n#HopeForHIE #HIECommunity #HIESupport #CharityRun #KoolRunClub #Pittsburgh #Pennsylvania
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/krc-annual-fun-run-walk-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261005T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260922T170615Z
CREATED:20260922T170615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T170615Z
UID:22506-1791230400-1791234000@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Navigating HIE with Children 17+ Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Monday\, October 5\, at 8:00 PM ET for our video support group session for parents and legal guardians navigating HIE with children ages 17 and older.\n\n➡️ In this closed Zoom meeting\, led by our certified social worker\, Jen\, families will be engaged in a space of healing and hope to discuss:\n\n 	Preparing for the transition into adulthood and legal adult status\n 	Navigating changes in schooling\, therapies\, and support services\n 	Planning for long-term care\, guardianship\, and independence\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/HIE17AndUpOct26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/navigating-hie-with-children-17-support/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T145459Z
CREATED:20260922T170936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T145459Z
UID:22510-1791489600-1791493200@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Loss Families Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Thursday\, October 8\, 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 certified social worker\, Jen\, 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-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260922T171242Z
CREATED:20260922T171242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T171242Z
UID:22513-1791979200-1791982800@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Extended Family Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Wednesday\, October 14\, at 12:00 PM ET for our video support group designated for extended family members of children impacted by HIE.\n\n➡️ This closed Zoom meeting\, led by our certified social worker\, Jen\, provides a supportive space for grandparents\, aunts\, uncles\, and other family members to connect\, learn\, and discuss ways to best support their loved ones on the HIE journey.\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/ExtendedFamilyOct26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/extended-family-support-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260922T171605Z
CREATED:20260922T171605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T171605Z
UID:22516-1792094400-1792098000@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Navigating More Severe Outcomes Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Thursday\, October 15\, at 8:00 PM ET for our video support group session for parents and legal guardians navigating more severe HIE outcomes.\n\n➡️ This closed Zoom meeting\, facilitated by Peer Support Mentor\, Allison\, offers a supportive space to discuss:\n\n 	Coping with complex medical and care needs\n 	Finding support and community for more severe HIE outcomes\n 	Navigating grief around evolving expectations\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/MoreSevereOutcomesOct26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/navigating-more-severe-outcomes-support/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261019T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260922T171827Z
CREATED:20260922T171827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T171827Z
UID:22519-1792440000-1792443600@hopeforhie.org
SUMMARY:Work/Life Balance Support
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope for HIE on Monday\, October 19\, at 8:00 PM ET for our video support group session for parents and legal guardians working to balance caregiving with work and life responsibilities.\n\n➡️ This closed Zoom meeting\, led by our certified social worker\, Jen\, and facilitated by Peer Support Mentor\, Stephanie\, offers a safe space to discuss:\n\n 	Balancing caregiving responsibilities with work and career\n 	Setting boundaries and asking for support\n 	Managing burnout and prioritizing self-care\n\n🔗 Register: Tinyurl.com/WorkLifeBalanceOct26
URL:https://hopeforhie.org/event/work-life-balance-support/
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