FORMING STUDENT CHAPTER
Canton Chapter
Supporting NICU babies and families through local service and awareness. A student chapter of March for Miracles.
Chapter lead: Shriya Bussa
Big hearts for the smallest miracles.
March for Miracles brings volunteers, students, and community partners together to support NICU babies and families through practical care, awareness, and service.
Co-founders Diya and Isha Goel were born at 25 weeks and spent their first 73 days in the NICU. Their family’s experience inspired a commitment to giving back and helping others feel less alone.
Care takes many forms.
- Clothing, supplies, and thoughtful donations coordinated with receiving hospitals.
- Awareness of prematurity and the NICU experience.
- Meaningful opportunities for young people to learn, lead, and serve.
A shared mission in action.
Part of a wider mission: here is a look at March for Miracles’ work beyond our new Canton chapter.
A Halloween moment of care.
March for Miracles partnered with Booz Allen Hamilton on a Halloween donation for Tampa General Hospital’s NICU. Volunteers helped turn creativity and community effort into handmade costumes for the project.
Young people learning through service.
Our virtual internship connected students across the United States to learn about nonprofits, NICU awareness, communication, social media, and fundraising.
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.
A wider circle of care.
These organization-wide results show the community this chapter is joining. Together, our supporters help bring comfort, awareness, and practical support to NICU babies and families.
1,000+
Babies impacted
50+
Volunteers recruited
30+
Regions reached
A local team, taking its first steps.
Shriya Bussa is bringing students and community supporters together as the Canton chapter forms.
Local opportunities, events, and chapter updates will be shared here as the team gets underway.
What students can help shape
- School and community awareness projects.
- Care-item and seasonal donation drives.
- Volunteer recruitment and thoughtful storytelling.
- Fundraising to support NICU babies and families.
Meet your chapter lead
Shriya Bussa
Canton, Michigan · Chapter lead
Shriya Bussa is bringing students and community supporters together as the Canton chapter forms. Connect with the team to share an idea, volunteer, or help build the chapter’s next project.
Connect with our chapterBring an idea. Find a way to contribute.
Students, families, schools, businesses, and community supporters are welcome to express interest. Tell us your location, the kind of contribution you have in mind, and your approximate timing.
Whether you want to lend a hand, share an idea, or connect your school or workplace, we would love to hear from you.
Not sure where to start?
You can ask about volunteering, introduce a school or workplace, suggest a project, or help more people understand the mission. You do not need a finished event plan to start a conversation.
Our chapter’s circle of care
Every gift helps us grow.
Support local energy for a shared mission: bringing care and encouragement to NICU babies and families.
Give to the Canton chapterA new chapter. A shared mission. Help us make our first gift count.
Completed gifts through this website, across this chapter’s donation forms. Before payment processing fees.Help our Canton community make a difference.
Support the Canton student chapter of March for Miracles and help our community turn compassion into care for NICU babies and families.
Your gift is made to March for Miracles. Thank you for being part of what comes next.
Be part of what comes next.
Your interest, time, and generosity can help a new community of service take shape.
A few helpful answers.
What is the Canton chapter?
The Canton student chapter brings local people together around the March for Miracles mission.
Will I receive a donation receipt?
Your donation is made to March for Miracles, with receipt information provided when you give. If you need help finding a receipt, please contact us.
Can I support this chapter?
Yes. Use the Canton chapter giving link on this page to support our shared mission. You can also contact us if you would like to discuss a gift.
How can I participate or ask a question?
Use the chapter contact link and mention Canton. Tell us whether you are interested as a student, parent, school, business, or community supporter.
Let’s make a difference, together
Bring your heart to Canton.
Have an idea, a question, or a little time to give? We’d love to hear from you.