Newborn Hope, Inc.P.O. Box 2515Colorado Springs, CO 80901

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M I S S I O N

Newborn Hope, Inc., a Colorado 501(c)(3)

non-profit organization, raises funds and supports

programs for the advancement of maternal, fetal and

neonatal healthcare and well being. In 35 years,

Newborn Hope has raised more than 4 million

dollars for programs concerned with the prevention of

premature birth and for the treatment of critically ill

newborns.

All of the net proceeds contribute to Colorado

projects that support this mission. These include

prematurity prevention programs, education and

support programs for the underserved population,

education and training of healthcare professionals,

medical research, and the purchase of medical

equipment. The outreach of our programs provides

vital assistance to rural as well as urban areas.

Newborn Hope, Inc. does not maintain an office or

paid staff. To date, volunteers have committed time

valued at over 3.5 million dollars. For more information

about Newborn Hope, visit www.newbornhope.org.

L E T T E R F R O M T H E

E X E C U T I V E C O M M I T T E E

“HOPE is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, And sings the

tune without the words, And never stops at all.”

-Emily Dickinson

Zoya Dickins MillerFounder and Chairman of the Board

Thirty-seven years ago Zoya Dickens Miller had a dream that has been realized through the help of thousands of volunteers and much com-munity support. The dream was to help prevent prema-ture births in Colorado as well as improve the lives of babies who were born prematurely. We have watched Newborn

Hope go through many changes over the years, but the most significant is that our founder has moved to Mexico. In the best interest of Newborn Hope, Zoya formed an executive commit-tee made up of the 3 of us. We are to act on behalf of her to provide leadership, encouragement and vision for the organiza-tion she loves.

We see many committed volunteers working hard to raise mon-ey and tell the story of Newborn Hope. Because of our many volunteers we have a statewide presence and are supporting programs all over Colorado. Zoya called each volunteer the lifeblood of Newborn Hope. We have a choice. We can be-moan the loss of Zoya’s presence or we can continue to work hard to raise money to distribute to our statewide programs and make Zoya proud.

Zoya worked tirelessly to address issues of prematurity and make a difference in the lives of babies in Colorado. We ap-preciate the volunteers and members of the community who continue to work toward her goals and keep her dream alive. We want to thank each of you for giving of yourself! We thank each of you for your wonderful commitment because you do make a difference.

With hope,Cindy Fowler, Kappy Stewart, and Brenda Whitlock

B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S

Founder and Chairman of the BoardPresident

President Elect

OFFICERSSecretaryTreasurer

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Zoya D. MillerCarla KennyMichelle Reich

Mary MinchowJudy Kaltenbacher

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Melody Antles

Pat Cole

Jenny Craddock

Judy Fonda

Mary Lester

Suzy Marple

Marianne Mason

Karen Meeuwsen

Kim Mehalko

Candy Palazzo

Nancy Seavall

Kris Sprehe

Susan Zamora

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Cindy Fowler

Kappy Stewart

Brenda Whitlock

E V E N T SPuebloPueblo’s Newborn Hope event in 2010 was a special “baby shower” featuring Ashley and Jorydon, twin daughters of Beth and Matt Whitley. Ashley and Jorydon were high risk because they were sharing the same sac in the uterus. They were born at 32 weeks at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs and returned home to Parkview Hospital in Pueblo at 36 weeks. Birth announcements of these special girls were mailed by the Pueblo Committee asking for monies to help other babies like Ashley and Jorydon. Over $3300 was raised to help support maternal, fetal and neonatal care for agen-cies throughout Colorado. Pueblo also received funds from the Cozzetta Golf Tournament. The tournament generously donated $4000 to Newborn Hope.

DenverOn Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Newborn Hope held a fundraising event at Canvas & Cocktails in Denver. Guests discovered their inner-Picasso at this fun night of wine, hors d’oeuvres, and artistic expression while raising money for Newborn Hope. No artistic experience was necessary and was an instructor-guided, low pressure recreational evening of painting. Attend-ees went home with their own unique painting. Light hors d’oeuvres and dessert were provided by the Denver Newborn Hope committee.

Colorado Springs - December 10, 2010Chaired by Sarah Ross and Chris Schneider, the 2010 Newborn Hope Luncheon and Fashion Show was held at The Broadmoor Hall. More than 700 guests attended the 38th annual event titled “The Gift of Hope”. Guests were introduced to a new venue as they entered the Broadmoor Hall and perused the Penrose St. Francis Medical Center’s Silent Auction tables, participated in the Ornament Traditions, and had the opportunity to purchase special Mark Roberts Fairies. The luncheon highlights included the introduction of the 2010 feature family, the Kraft’s. Followed by the heartfelt story present-ed by Memorial Health System’s, Doctor Stephanie Martin, who delivered Cameron Kraft. She also spoke regarding the important contributions Newborn Hope makes every year to the welfare of premature babies in our state. Then Newborn Hope honored some of our local “gifts” as previous premature babies walked down the runway as the audience appreci-ated their life journey. After a delicious lunch provided by the Broadmoor, an exciting Fashion show wowed the crowd. Exquisite fashions were provided by local retailers: Kirk & Hill, Macy’s, Regina’s Boutique, The Shops at the Broadmoor, Ellie K Boutique, David’s Bridal, Gap, Men’s Warehouse, Mountain Moppets, White House Black Market, and William Kurtz, Ltd.. With the help of our presenting sponsors, The Broadmoor, KKTV 11 News, The Gazette, and Memorial Health System, more than $55,000 was granted to worthy recipients throughout the state of Colorado to help support maternal, fetal and neonatal care programs. Newborn Hope, once again, helped give the gift of hope to many families in the state of Colorado.

L E T T E R F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T

On behalf of the Newborn Hope Board of Directors, I want to take the oppor-tunity to reflect on our past year, and to appreciate our supporters, volunteers and grant recipients. Each of you truly plays an important role in the success of NBH each and every day. Side-by-side we are filling critical needs in our community. Thank you for your constant enthusiasm and dedication to our mission. You have helped NBH realize its position as an organization in the state of Colorado to help prevent prematurity. We are making a difference in the lives of babies and giving them the gift of a healthier start to life. I have no doubt the success of our organization is the result of our many dedicated volunteers working together

toward the daily fulfillment of the NBH mission. The 2010 Fashion Show and Luncheon was a great success, as was the “Virtual Baby Shower” held in Pueb-lo.

As we look to 2011, the Newborn Hope Board of Directors is looking forward to; working with our new grant writer, a new website launch, developing a five year strategic plan and supporting our fund-raising events. We have an outstanding group of women serving on our Ex-ecutive Council, Board of Directors and Event Committees.

Thank you to all of those who care so much about Newborn Hope, Inc. and the babies of Colorado!

Carla Kenny, President

Carla Kenny

“What matters today is not the difference between those who

believe and those who do not believe, but the

difference between those who care and those who don’t. “

-Abbe Pire 3

Ashley & JordynPhotograph by Mascarenas

B E D R E S T T A S K F O R C E

The Bedrest Task Force, an in-house Newborn Hope project, is in its eighth year of providing

support to at-risk pregnant mothers and their families. Founders and co-chairs Dana Hollen-

bach and Amy Tracy, both bedrest survivors, deliver “Bags of Hope” to Memorial Hospital and

Penrose-St. Francis Hospital each month. These gift bags contain educational materials on high-

risk pregnancy topics, entertainment items, and toiletries. Activity carts and closets are also kept

well-stocked with craft items, movies, puzzles, and items for visiting siblings. This year the New-

born Hope Bedrest Task Force purchased portable blood pressure monitors to loan to moms on

bedrest at home. We also supplied taxi vouchers for pregnant women who did not have trans-

portation to and from their doctors’ appointments. For those families from rural communities and

whose husbands are deployed, telephone cards were distributed. Thanks to a generous grant

from The Nutrition Camp School, the lending library grew with purchases of books and videos, in

Spanish and English, on nutritional topics.

The Bedrest Task Force 2010

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Will Hollenbach packing bags for the Bedrest Task Force Program, 10 years after his mother spent 6 months on bedrest with him.

C O L O R A D O S P R I N G S ’ F E A T U R E F A M I L YThe Kraft Family

Erica and Justin Kraft and their 8 month old son, Cameron, Newborn Hope’s 2010 feature family, have a dramatic story of hope to tell….

After having no issues with their first preg-nancy and with their daughter, Larissa, turning 3 at the time of their second preg-nancy with Cameron, the Krafts had no in-dication or warning of what was to come with their second pregnancy.

At just 7 weeks, their doctor thought heavy bleeding was a sign of miscarriage, but after several tests and an ultra-sound it looked like the pregnancy would remain viable, but Erica would be labeled “high risk”.

Over the next few weeks things seemed to be moving right along, but at 15 weeks, Erica started bleeding again. However, once again, after all the standard tests and an ultrasound, the cause of the bleeding was still a mystery. It appeared the baby was still healthy; but Erica was soon diagnosed with pre-term labor. The dreaded words “bed rest” turned her life inactive until she was 19 weeks, when the doctor felt she could come off bed rest as contractions and bleeding had subsided for 4 weeks.

However just one week later, it was discov-ered that Erica was having con-tractions again and her cervix had shortened so she was checked into the long term wom-en’s floor of the hospital. After 2 weeks in the hospital, Erica was erroneously diagnosed with an infection in the placenta and given the op-

tion to terminate the pregnancy. Luckily, she refused because after retests, 5 days later, no infection was found. At the 24 week milestone of a 50/50 chance of survival for Cameron and hav-ing no more preterm labor symptoms, Erica was sent home to continue bed rest. The very next week, Erica’s water broke and she was put back in the hospital where Cameron was deliv-

ered a few days later on September 30th at 25 weeks and 3 days gestation. He was born 1lb 13 oz, and was imme-diately rushed to the Memorial Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. He would stay there for the next 11 weeks!

After a natural delivery the doctor tried to deliver the pla-centa and Erica started hemorrhaging. After 2 emergency surgeries to save Erica’s life, and 3 resuscitations, the doc-tors discovered the pregnancy issues were caused by a condition called Placenta Accretia, where the placenta at-taches itself too deep in the uterine wall making it difficult to separate after delivery.

Cameron had a long road to recovery as his lungs were severely underdeveloped even with steroids prior to birth and surfactant after delivery he still had to be on a breath-ing tube. Cam-eron never had a need for surgery and amazed the doctors and nurs-es when at 36 weeks he was eat-ing from a bottle, weighing 4lbs and doing well enough to come home just in time for Christ-mas. They said he was a miracle as babies born at his size and gestation almost never go home with healthy eyes, ears and no long term issues.

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F I N A N C I A L R E P O R T

NEWBORN HOPE, INC.STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETSFor the Year Ended December 31, 2010

SUPPORT AND REVENUE

Event Revenue Donations Interest Income Other Revenue Satisfied Program Restrictions Total Support and Revenue

EXPENSES

Program Services Grants Event Expenses Publications

Total Program Services Supporting Services General & Administrative Board of Directors Fundraising

Total Supporting Services

TOTAL EXPENSES

CHANGES IN NET ASSETS Provisions for Income Tax* NET ASSETS, Beginning of Year NET ASSETS, End of Year

$97,200 39,101 398

8818,997

155,784

48,39778,78245,478

172,657

13,4721,834

775

16,081

188,738

(32,954)

100,867

67,913

*Newborn Hope, Inc., is a not-for-profit organization exempt from tax under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c)(3) as other than a private foundation. However, income from certain unrelated business sources is subject to tax. No tax provision was established for unrelated business sources in 2010.

G i v e A G i f t O f H O p eNewborn Hope would like to invite you to give a GIFT OF HOPE donation in honor of, in memory of, or just a thank you to someone special. Each donation will be used in the prevention of premature births and for the care of critically ill newborns. Donations can be sent to:

P. O. Box 2515 P. O. Box 24553 P. O. Box 8324Colorado Springs, CO 80901 Denver, CO 80224 Pueblo, CO 81008

www.newbornhope.org800-466-8575

Clinica Tepeyac, Inc. $2,500.00LafayetteProject: Funding to continue to improve the health of uninsured, low income Latino moth-ers and babies by delivering quality, culturally appropirate prenatal health care to women who otherwise would not have access to it.

Family Visitors Program$2,500.00Glenwood SpringsProject: Funding for home-based prenatal education and support for high-risk pregnant women in rural areas.

First Steps - North Colorado Medical Cen-ter Foundation$1,000.00GreeleyProject: Funding for prenatal case manage-ment, education, nursing consultation, social work, nutritional services and mental health. The prenatal case management program seeks to encourage healthy behavior for mothers in order to deliver healthy babies.

High Plains Community Health Center$2,500.00LamarProject: Funding for educational radio mes-sages regarding dental health in relation to pre-term birth outcomes, dental care for pregnant

women, a free pregnancy testing program, and a dedicated outreach worker to assist patients with positive pregnancy tests in obtaining an initial OB appointment, pre-natal vitamins and enrollment in Medicaid, CICP or other avail-able programs that pay for prenatal care.

Hilltop Community Resources, Inc.$2,000.00Grand JuncrtionProject: Funding will improve birth outcomes for at-risk mothers in Mesa County by provid-ing access to health care coverage and timely prenatal care, providing in-home parenting and health curriculum, education groups and case management to reduce risk factors.

Inner City Health Center$2,500.00DenverProject: Funding for prenatal program includ-ing prenatal, maternal and obstetric medical care to uninsured and low-income high risk patients. Includes office visits, laboratory tests and abnormal ultrasounds.

Memorial Health System Foundation$1,162.00Colorado SpringsProject: Funding to purchase 4 “CPR Cathy Infant Manikins”. These manikins are crucial for training RN’s, RT’s, NNP’s and physicians in the proper skills of Neonatal Resuscitation.

Memorial Hospital -Equipment$4,966.00Colorado SpringsProject: Funding for two sets of GE BiliSoft LED Phototheraphy system on rolling stands for the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia for infants less than 35 weeks gestation.

Peak Vista Community Health Centers$2,500.00Colorado SpringsProject: Funding to improve the oral health status of prenatal patients by providing critical dental care and treatment. Funds will also be used to provide free pregnancy tests to patients to increase the likelihood of entering into early prenatal care.

Penrose-St. Francis Health Foundation$10,000.00Colorado SpringsProject: NICU at SFMC to purchase 3-4 GE Giraffe OmniBeds, the current four are in con-tinual use

Pueblo Community Health Center, Inc.$2,500.00PuebloProject: Funding to broadcast educational cable network television messages.

The Children’s Hospital Foundation$2,000.00DenverProject: Funding to cover partial registration and travel costs for participants and cover printing/mailing of brochure and other associ-ated conference related expenses.

University of Colorado Denver - STUDY$5,000.00DenverProject: There is currently not a reliable mark-er to identify those fetuses at risk for preterm birth. This application proposes to investigate an early marker of an increased risk of pre-term birth, fetal adrenal size as measured by ultrasound. Such a marker is critically needed as it may provide new information to aid in early prenatal interventions to prevent and/or address the adverse consequences of preterm birth and can be easily implemented in prena-tal clinics in Colorado.

University of Colorado Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology$4,500.00DenverProject: Funding to run serum assays and for statistical support to perform a study to deter-mine if low vitamin D levels are a risk factor for and potentially treatable contributor to preterm birth.

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THANK YOU TO THOSE BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO DONATED TO THE BALLOON RAFFLES! Donations of properties, securities and bequests are appreciated. All donations are tax-deductable to the extent provided by law.

N E W B O R N H O P E S P O N S O R S / P A T R O N S We are deeply grateful to those who have contributed to Newborn Hope, Inc., and proudly acknowledge their generosity.

PRESENTING SPONSORS

The Broadmoor HotelKKTV News Channel 11The Gazette

SPONSORS

HOPE RUBYMr. & Mrs. Allen OliphantMemorial Health System

HOPE SAPPHIREPenrose St. Francis Health Services

PATRONS

BENEFACTORKohl’sGary and Jane Loo*Kaiser Permanente*Dr. and Mrs. Ken PippusThe Nutrition Camp School Foundation, Inc.Pikes Peak Community Foundation

PLATINUMWill W. BrownDonald E. SawyerCynthia Young ScottRoger and Kelly Sung*Mr. and Mrs. Gary Whitlock

GOLD Dr. Harry AndersonPhillip and Carolyn ErdleJohn and Heather FitzgeraldNancy FreebergRaymond James Charitable Endowment FundMr. and Mrs. Bruce KopperDavid C. MizeTim and Jan Vlach*Jack and Linda Wiepking*Matt and Julia Wills

SILVER John and Kristine AlconPat and Annette BeckerDr. and Mrs. Brock BordelonPati ChildsDeborah DowisPhillip and Carolyn Erdle*Lindsay and Joanna FischerChuck and Jean Gwyn*Barry and Lisa Helton*Steve and Lani Howell*Jacque IshleyJudy KaltenbacherMr. and Mrs. John KiberlinKaren JonesLyn Krause*

Dr. Charles LalondeVictor and Alison LauerDr. and Mrs. Steven Luebbert*Janene McCannRed and Bunny NolandMrs. Harlan OchsArthur and Kristen Porter*Dr. Janice Raley*Dr. Michelle Ridnour*Dr. and Mrs. Scott RossEric and Laurie RyanDonald E. Sawyer*Steve and Chris SchneiderBarry and Betsy SobralMary SpradlinDuncan and Kappy Stewart*Bill and Sue StohlmannAlice SturdivantCheryl TolleyMr. and Mrs. John WaymireMr. and Mrs. Chuck WielgusJack and Linda WiepkingLindsey WildmanMatt and Julia Wills*Wills and Adams, LLP

BRONZEBruce and Carol AlmyDonna Baldwin Talent, Inc.Diane BellPatricia ColeDr. and Mrs. Paul ConnaughtonJohn and Nellie Dawson*Dr. Steven H. Dewey and FamilyLarry and Jane GorabBruce and Kathleen Grieshaber*Doug and Mary LainH. U. LittrellHarlan and Alice Ochs*Melanie OliverChristopher PetersKaren RizzutiMiriam Smith*Barry and Betsy Sobral*Dr. William W. StormsGeorge and Amy TracyKathryn TrappDaniel and Patricia Winter*

COPPERSue AdamsRobert and Margaret Avery*Ann BlackmunKathi BradenJohn and Doris BuglewiczBernadette ChapmanRobert and Reenie Demott*Steve and Rose DurhamJoanne ErnsterElinore GjovigNanette GrafDr. and Mrs. Leonard Halling

William and Lara HerholtzMrs. James E. Hill, Jr.Rhea Hollar*Larry and Elaine HowardJacqueline KingPatsy LovelandTodd and Maryellen MitchellTom and Nicole PhillipsPat Salsman*Glenn and Joan Shoptaugh*Suzanne SindtJohn and Patricia Turner*

GRANTS/FOUNDATIONSGary and Tess LooGazette CharitiesRaymond James Charitable Endowment FundPikes Peak Community FoundationsNutrition Camp School Foundation

DONATIONS IN MEMORY OFIn Memory of Judene GrageJerry GrageDeanna Speer*Deanna Speer

In Memory of Hunter GwynKaren J. Tibbetts

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS & IN-KIND DONATIONSA Finishing TouchAba TinaAbbey Lane SalonAmerican Printing & Copying Inc.Anne DeVries, Creative Memories ConsultantBarnes & NobleBarracuda BazaarBath & Body WorksBlue Fox PhotographyBristol Brewing CompanyCalifornia Pizza KitchenCanyon CoffeeCarlos BistroCarlos MiguelCheyenne Mountain ResortChilisMacaroni GrillOn the BorderClaire’s BoutiqueClub at Flying HorseCold StoneColomex Inc. (Taco Bell)Colorado Springs Dermatology ClinicConcept RestaurantsCountry Club of ColoradoDavid’s BridalDr. and Mrs. Ron PeltonEllie K BoutiqueEtcetera

Eve’s RevolutionFratelli’s RestaurantGAPGenesis Med SpaGlossHelton Auto, Inc. Home DepotJ Gregory SalonJamba JuiceJeweltones JewelryJoseph’s Fine DiningKeva JuiceKirk and HillLC Nails & SpaLuigi’sMacy’sMargaret Foster DesignsMen’s WarehouseMountain MoppetsMozaic RestaurantMuse SpaNational Charity League – Colorado and Pikes Peak ChaptersNordstromOutback Steak HouseP.F. ChangsPanino’s RestaurantPanino’s Restaurant DowntownPenrose Room, BroadmoorPilates Pure by Steph MasonPottery BarnPressed 4 TimePride SoccerRegina’s Unique BoutiqueRestaurant Fifteen TwentyoneRich Home DesignsRocky Mountain Restaurant GroupSally Hancock Ruport JewelryShops at the BroadmoorSilpada Jewelry DesignsSonja’s Alley SalonSohpia’sSovereignty WinesSpeciality CakesSpencer’s Produce Lawn & GardenSquash Blossom StarbucksSubwayTargetTerra VerdeThe Inn at Palmer DivideThe Margarita at Pine CreekThe WarehouseTomo SushiWalmartWhite House/Black MarketWilliam Kurtz, Ltd.World ArenaYarid’s Shoe Store* - indicates a 2009 donation