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The Tiny Miracles Foundation Hosts Successful Fundraiser

Event honored community leaders advocating for the families of premature babies.  Some $300,000 were raised during The Tiny Miracles Foundation’s annual gala May 6 in support of the organization’s mission, […]

CT Non-Profit Leader Tina Tison Named Executive Director of The Tiny Miracles Foundation

DARIEN, CT  –  The Tiny Miracles Foundation, a Darien-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping local families with premature babies, is excited to welcome Tina Tison as its new executive director. […]

The Tiny Miracles Foundation Expands Services to Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital

The Tiny Miracles Foundation (TTMF) is proud to announce the expansion of their services to Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, main campus in New Haven, in May of 2021. TTMF […]

Intro to Infant Massage with Womb to World Family Massage Therapy

61 Sherman St, 1st Floor, Fairfield, CT 06824 ~ 203-219-2555   When is baby ready for massage? Quiet Alert The ideal time for massage with a baby is when they […]

Daily Voice: COVID-19: Stamford Teacher Cares For Student’s Newborn Brother As His Family Battles Virus

By Kathy Reakes     05/02/2020 Sometimes it really does take a village to make something good happen and that’s what occurred when a teacher in Fairfield County, on the […]

CT Post: Coronavirus crisis has ‘upped the ante’ for parents of NICU babies

By:Amanda Cuda      Article appeared in CT Insider on April 27, 2020   Katie Horan never thought she would deliver her second child early. After all, her first son, […]

The Tiny Miracles Foundation Welcomes 2 New Members to its Medical Advisory Board

The Tiny Miracles Foundation (TTMF) is proud to announce the addition of two new members to its Hospital/Medical Advisory Board: Dr. John F. Ciannella and Dr. Joseph A. Vitterito II. […]

News 12 OUR LIVES feature

TTMF Board member and parent of preemie twins, Liam Burke, was interviewed by NEWS12 Gwen Edwards for OUR LIVES.      

TTMF Opens New Family Resource Room

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melinda Kay Ronn                                          917-743-7836 / mronn@ttmf.org                           THE TINY MIRACLES FOUNDATION, IN CONJUNCTION WITH ST. VINCENT’S MEDICAL CENTER, OPENED A NEW FAMILY RESOURCE ROOM WITH […]

4th Annual Artwork Born Ahead of its Time Exhibit

POST EVENT PRESS RELEASE   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community News Contact: Melinda Kay Ronn                                          917-743-7836 / mronn@ttmf.org                           PEOPLE FROM THROUGHOUT FAIRFIELD COUNTY FILLED THE WESTON LIBRARY FOR […]

Journey Through A Miracle Gala Success

POST EVENT PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community News Contact: Melinda Kay Ronn                                          917-743-7836 / mronn@ttmf.org                         CELEBRATING THE LIVES OF PREEMIES AND HONORING A REMARKABLE DOCTOR HIGHLIGHTED THE […]

The strength that is required during pregnancy after loss

I had a baby. But the hospital atmosphere was anything but celebratory. My baby had been born 20 weeks too soon, and as expected, did not survive. Giving birth had […]

Tee Up FORE Preemies Inaugural Golf Event

The Tiny Miracles Foundation held its successful inaugural spring golf event, Tee Up FORE Preemies, on May 14, 2018 at Oak Hills Park Golf Course located in Norwalk, CT.  The […]

Tiny Miracles Under the Sea at The Maritime Aquarium

Over 100 preemies and their families enjoyed a special evening at The Maritime Aquarium, thanks to The Tiny Miracles Foundation (TTMF).  The gathering celebrated the many families affected by premature […]

Darien Nonprofit TTMF at Maker Faire

This past Saturday, Westport’s expanded Maker Faire featured the work of local nonprofits, organizations that provide valuable services and support within Fairfield County, CT.   One organization, The Tiny Miracles […]

Prematurity Resources

Prematurity Support Services in Fairfield County The Tiny Miracles Foundation – Mentoring for Parents of Preemies www.ttmf.org info@ttmf.org 203-202-9714 Caring parent mentors who have had premature babies in the NICU, […]

TTMF Announces New Board Members

The Tiny Miracles Foundation (TTMF) is proud to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors: Alyssa Kent, Liam Burke and Carol Bauer. Alyssa Kent resides […]

Support for Perinatal Mood Disorder (PMAD) and Post-Partum Depression (PPD)

Perinatal Mood Disorder (PMAD) and Post Partum Depression (PPD) Support Services in Fairfield County The Center for Post Partum Support Pamela Allon – Psychotherapist 250 Post Road East, Westport CT […]

“America’s Got Preemies” 12th Annual Gala

The Tiny Miracles Foundation Hosts “America’s Got Preemies” Gala in Westport, CT

Perinatal Loss and Bereavement Training

Training for Therapists, Nurses, Midwives, and other Allied Health Professionals

Tiny Treasures Packing Event – A Big Success!

TINY MIRACLES FOUNDATION’S “TINY TREASURES” PACKING EVENT – A BIG SUCCESS!

2016 “Club Miracles” Gala

The Tiny Miracles Foundation (TTMF) held their 11th Anniversary Gala at the Inn at Longshore in Westport on Friday, May 6th. The event was led by two Co-chairs, both mothers of twins, Valerie Saltzman (raised in Westport, now residing in Monroe) and Carrie Cromwell-Hunt (Westport).

Blankets for Preemies 2016

The Tiny Miracles Foundation in partnership with the Middlesex Middle School was thrilled to successfully roll out the 10th annual “Blankets for Preemies” event last week. The “Blankets for Preemies“ event was founded 10 years ago by Darien’s Middlesex Middle School science teacher, Kelley Depiano.

TTMF Featured on WABC-TV

On Mother’s Day (May 8th), TTMF Board Member Karen Green appeared on the WABC-TV show Here And Now. Karen shared with host Sandra Bookman the many activities of TTMF and our on-going commitment to premature babies and parents.

New Canaan Newcomer’s Club highlights TTMF on 2015 Holiday House Tour

Thank you to the Newcomers for your support of TTMF.

The Danbury News – Times Recognizes TTMF Mentors

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TTMF Celebrates “Artwork Born Ahead of its Time”

The Tiny Miracles Foundation, Inc. (TTMF) hosts “Artwork Born Ahead of Its Time” in Honor of World Prematurity Day on November 17, 2015

TTMF’s 10th Anniversary “Celebration of Miracles” Gala

The Tiny Miracles Foundation (TTMF) held their 10th Anniversary Gala at the Wee Burn Country Club in Darien on Friday, April 24, 2015.  The event was led by Co-chairs Ashley Dineen (Darien), Marisela Esposito (Weston), PJ Marcella (New Canaan) and Ariane Triay (Stamford).

Middle Schoolers Donate to TTMF’s Blankets for Preemies

Kids Bring Bagels To Your Door

World Prematurity Day

The first international awareness day for preterm birth on 17 November was created by European parent organizations in 2008. It has been celebrated as World Prematurity Day since 2011.

TTMF’s 2nd Annual “A Wild Family Event”

The Tiny Miracles Foundation, Inc. (TTMF) hosted their 2nd Annual Family Gathering “A Wild Family Event” on September 28, 2014 at The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, CT. This event supports programs and services for premature babies and their families within Fairfield County. The successful event was attended by over 450 families throughout Fairfield County!

TTMF Receives Sponsorship Support from Webster Bank

The Tiny Miracles Foundation (TTMF) receives $2,500 in sponsorship support for their annual gala from Webster Bank N.A.

A Night of Miracles: A recap of the Tiny Miracles Foundation’s “A Night of Miracles”

More than 300 friends and supporters attended the recent gala for The Tiny Miracles Foundation (TTMF)

Gala Raises More Than $200,000 for The Tiny Miracles Foundation

WESTPORT, CONN., May 12, 2014 … More than 300 friends and supporters attended the recent gala for The Tiny Miracles Foundation (TTMF)

Tiny Miracles Foundation holds 9th annual ‘Night of Miracles’ in Westport

The Tiny Miracles Foundation held its 9th annual gala “Night of Miracles” Friday at the Inn at Longshore in Westport.

The Tiny Miracles Foundation’s growth continues!

The Tiny Miracles Foundation’s (TTMF) growth continues! They currently provide support programs and services to over 1200 local families of premature babies every year, serving Bridgeport, Danbury, Norwalk and Stamford Hospitals and more expansion may be in their future. This week they announce two exciting changes within their organization.

Darien Girl Scouts Participate in TTMF Blank-a-Thon

On Friday, March 28th, several Girl Scout Troops, including troops 50476, 50768, and 50630 attended The Darien Girl Scouts Blank-a-Thon, making forty blankets for premature babies to be distributed by The Tiny Miracles foundation.

Guest Authors Share Journeys as Mothers of Premature Babies at An Evening of Reflection & Discussion

WESTPORT, CONN., March 10, 2014 — More than 40 guests, most the mothers of premature babies and other supporters of The Tiny Miracles Foundation, shared an intimate evening last week with authors Jennifer Degl and Kasey Mathews.

The Tiny Miracles Foundation Raises Money For NICU Families

The Westport Arts Center in Westport, CT was gracious enough to allow The Tiny Miracles Foundation to use their beautiful gallery to host a fundraising event on Thursday March 6, 2014

13-year-old Stamford Girl Sews for a Good Cause

Natalia Kotoska is a 13 year old girl from Stamford and she just spent two weeks sewing for our good cause!

TTMF’s “Wild Family Event” at the Beardsley Zoo

The Tiny Miracles Foundation, Inc. (TTMF) hosted another family friendly gathering “A Wild Family Event” at The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, CT on September 29, 2013

TTMF Appears on “For the People”

TTMF’s Co-Founder and Executive Director, Gwen Noto, recently appeared on “For the People”

“Tiny Treasures” Packing Event a Big Success!

Several dozen local parents, girls scouts and community volunteers gathered together for 3 days in May, in space donated by Westys Storage in Norwalk, to pack over 1600 welcome bags and home care starter kits for parents of infants born prematurely in Fairfield County.

Many came to Sip and Shop and help benefit The Tiny Miracles Foundation

Gail Ward of J. McLaughlin in Southport graciously hosts an Over 40 Females Sip and Shop Networking event with special guest speaker Dr. Jeffrey Rosenthal.

“A Star is Born”: a Successful Night!

The Tiny Miracles Foundation (TTMF) held their 8th annual Spring Gala at the Wee Burn Country Club in Darien on Saturday, April 27, 2013

2013 Blankets for Preemies

The Tiny Miracles Foundation in partnership with the Middlesex Middle School was thrilled to successfully roll out their 7th annual Blankets for Preemies Program. The effort was launched at the […]

Preemie Parents Pay It Forward

The Tiny Miracles Foundation host a reunion at the Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk, Connecticut

The Tiny Miracles Foundation Expands Services

The Tiny Miracles Foundation is expanding its services to Danbury Hospital

Three Former Premature Babies Honored for Their Volunteer Work

The 18-year-old Rutter of Westport was born at Norwalk Hospital at 24 weeks gestation and weighed a startling 1 pound, 8 ounces at birth…

Tiny Miracles Foundation hosts “Night of Sparkling Miracles”

The Tiny Miracles Foundation held its seventh annual spring gala at the Wee Burn Beach Club in Nowalk

Tiny Miracles Foundation and MMS Make Blankets for Preemies

The Tiny Miracles Foundation successfully rolls out its sixth annual Blankets for Preemies project

Middlesex Students Make Blankets for Preemies

For the sixth consecutive year, Middlesex Middle School 6th graders on the Red and Orange teams make preemie blankets

First County Bank Foundation Donates $32,500 to Darien Non-Profits

The Tiny Miracles Foundation, the Town of Darien Firefighters’ Foundation, Person-to-Person Inc., Community Fund of Darien and the Darien YMCA awarded grants

Tiny Miracles Foundation’s Spring Gala Raises $150K

The Tiny Miracles Foundation held its fifth annual spring gala May 7 at the Wee Burn Beach Club in Rowayton

The Tiny Miracles Foundation prepares for “Where the Miracles Are”

The Tiny Miracles Foundation will hold its annual spring gala at the Wee Burn Beach Club in Rowayton

Middlesex Students Make Blankets for Preemies

Middlesex Middle School sixth grade Red Team Students exemplify true teamwork and heartfelt compassion

Voila! Quick Center hosts “Cirque Viola!”

Quick Center hosts a circus!