The Mission of 16 Days is to give the gift of time to parents with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unity (NICU) because every moment matters.
Mission: Give the Gift of Time
Your support makes an extraordinary difference.
We saw firsthand how vital a parent's presence is for these fragile babies. Sadly, many parents face the heartbreaking choice between being with their baby and working to pay bills.
By donating to 16 Days, you are making a profound impact on the future of critically ill babies and their parents.
How 16 Days Makes a Difference
On December 12, 2023, our sweet Benjamin Akiro Laws II (Benny) was born and our lives were forever changed. Benny was born with previously undetected genetic disorders and a large ventricular septal defect (VSD). We were fortunate to be by his side in the NICU during his life of 16 days. It was during this time that we witnessed many babies without the comforting presence of their parents. We later learned that their absence was due to financial constraints.
To honor our time with Benny, we want to change the landscape of NICU wards to allow parents the financial freedom so they can spend time with their newborns in critical condition. We strive to ensure that the recipients of 16 Day Grants can be fully present, free from the financial burdens that often force them to choose between work and being at their child's side.
Thank you for helping us achieve our goal of assisting other families create their own beautiful memories with their newborn babies. We are forever grateful for the 16 days we spent with our beloved Benny.
A Note from Ben & Jenna Laws, Benny’s Parents
Research shows that time spent bonding between parents and their newborns strengthens development, improves health outcomes, and helps babies come home sooner. But for many families, the costs of transportation, meals, and the need to save medical leave create barriers to this precious time.
16 Days will provide grants to remove the financial barriers and give every parent more opportunities to hold, love, and advocate for their baby during their most vulnerable moments.
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“Our goal is to provide the same gift of time that we had with Benny to other families, so they can create their own beautiful memories.”
-Ben & Jenna Laws
Ways to Donate
Your support helps NICU families spend precious time with their newborns, bringing hope and time to families in need.
Donor Advised Funds (DAF) - Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to support NICU families. Make out to 16 Days, Inc. and mail to 16 Days, C/O Evexia Accounting, 1265 Main Street, Suite 104, Stevens Point, WI 54481.
Year-End Giving - Maximize your tax benefits while making an impact before December 31.
Check by Mail - Prefer to send a check? Please make your check out to 16 Days, Inc and mail it to 16 Days, C/O Evexia Accounting, 1265 Main Street, Suite 104, Stevens Point, WI 54481.
Workplace Giving & Matching Grants - Many employers match donations which will double your impact! Check with your HR department on how to have 16 Days become an option at your workplace.
Legacy Giving - Include 16 Days in your estate planning to create a lasting impact.
Corporate Sponsorships & Partnerships - Businesses can support NICU families through sponsorships, grants, and co-branded campaigns.
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Your NICU experience is important.
Did you, or someone you know, have a child in the NICU? With your permission, we will share your story together to help others learn about the impacts of having a newborn in the NICU. We want to raise awareness of how important skin-to-skin contact is in the early days/weeks/months and there is no better way than to hear directly from someone else that has been there.