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Halloween · Small moments of joy

Small costumes.
Big moments.

Help bring comfort, care, and a little celebration to babies and families on the NICU journey.

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01 / Support NICU families

Thoughtful donations and seasonal moments of joy for babies and the families beside them.

02 / Inspire young leaders

A virtual summer internship and student-led service help young people put their ideas into action.

03 / Grow our community

Meet our first student chapters in Fremont, California, and Canton, Michigan.

Why NICU support matters

Every small beginning deserves care.

Premature birth affects families around the world. Behind every number is a baby, a family, and a journey that deserves comfort and community.

13.4 million

Babies born preterm worldwide

WHO estimate for 2020.

10.41%

U.S. babies born preterm

CDC final birth data for 2024—about 1 in 10 babies.

Before 37 weeks

What preterm birth means

A baby born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy.

Sources: World Health Organization: preterm birth · CDC: birthweight and gestation. Global and U.S. figures describe different populations and years.

Small acts. Lasting meaning.

Our latest work.

Halloween 2026

Small costumes. Big moments.

Our Tampa General Hospital NICU donation in partnership with Booz Allen Hamilton.

Youth leadership

A summer of purpose.

12 interns across 5+ states helped raise awareness, build skills, and serve NICU families.

1,000+

Premature babies helped

50+

Volunteers recruited

30+

Regions reached

2026 summer internship

Youth leadership in action.

Young people across the country turned learning into action. These results reflect our 2026 summer internship cohort.

Our first student chapters

Local leadership. One shared mission.

Our student chapters are forming in Fremont, California, led by Ahan Shah, and Canton, Michigan, led by Shriya Bussa. Each is part of March for Miracles and brings its own ideas, people, and energy to the mission.

Forming

Fremont, California

Chapter leader: Ahan Shah

Forming

Canton, Michigan

Chapter leader: Shriya Bussa

March for Miracles founders Diya and Isha Goel interviewed on Fox 13
How the work began

The experience behind our mission.

Co-founders Diya and Isha Goel’s NICU experience inspired March for Miracles. Today, volunteers, students, leaders, and community partners carry the mission forward through practical support and service.

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Your kindness can travel far.

Help bring comfort, care, and a little celebration to NICU babies and families. Choose a campaign and give through our existing secure donation forms.