How to Join:
Join the In-Person Walk
This would be for local NICU families, supporters, and community members who want to attend the walk.
Participate in the National Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser
This would be for anyone across the country who wants to walk, create a fundraising page, or support the campaign virtually.
FREE
About Walking Letter of Hope Day
Walking Letter of Hope Day is Dear NICU Mama’s annual community event and peer-to-peer fundraiser—a powerful day of hope and connection where families come together to honor NICU journeys and remind one another that no NICU family walks alone.
This year, we’re expanding the event’s impact by connecting local NICU families with one another and with developmental, mental health, medical, and community resources that can support them long after NICU discharge.
Event Schedule
4:00 PM | Welcome + Resource Booths Open
Check in, grab your Resource Booth Passport, and connect with local resources and NICU families.
5:00 PM | 1-Mile Walk
Walk together in honor of NICU babies, mothers, and families.
5:30 PM | Community + Connection
Continue connecting with resource partners and fellow NICU families.
Walking Letter of Hope Day is Made Possible By:
Connecting Local Families to Local Resources
This year, we’re expanding the impact of Celebrate Courage by bringing together local NICU families and the organizations and resources that support them! Through our 2026 Resource Booth Partners, families will have the opportunity to connect with developmental, mental health, medical, and community supports designed to help them feel informed, supported, and connected long after NICU discharge.
This year’s Resource Booth Partners include:
Prairieland Counseling Services LLC is based in Fargo, ND but serves individuals and couples in North Dakota and Minnesota. Prairieland Counseling specializes in reproductive mental health; Infertility, Pregnancy, Post-postpartum and perimenopause. Prairieland is home to 3 certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapists, the most in one center in North Dakota and is a Postpartum Support International Blue Dot Safe Spot. The Blue Dot Safe Spot designates facilities and organizations in which ALL staff have training in perinatal mental health.
Valley Christian Counseling Center's mission is to care for your emotional and spiritual well-being. Whether the struggle is depression, loss of a loved one, or family issues – our services can help guide you through the hard times.
It's A Part Of is committed to offering mental health therapy to individuals seeking change and a new perspective on life. With flexible scheduling options at your convenience their clinicians possess extensive training and diverse experiences to cater to the various needs of those who walk through their doors.
Every baby’s journey is unique—and every family deserves support along the way. Our team works with families in the places where everyday life happens—at home and in the community. Through coaching, education, and practical strategies that fit naturally into your family’s routines, we help you support your child’s development and celebrate progress along the way.
The mission of Avocado Doula is to educate, empower, and support growing families as they transition into parenthood, providing individualized, evidence-based care tailored to each client's unique choices and needs.
At Simply You Wellness, we believe that medicine is not just a science – it’s an art. Everyone is unique, which means each patient has distinct needs. Our commitment is to provide an individualized plan of care tailored to your specific needs.
Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness Center is a locally owned, physical therapist-owned practice providing personalized physical therapy, specialty care, massage, fitness, and wellness services across our North Dakota communities. We combine high-quality, evidence-based care with the personal touch you expect from a local healthcare team, helping our patients get back to doing the things they love.
Every step caries hope.
Every step taken and every dollar raised supports Dear NICU Mama’s mission and our Walking Letter of Hope Initiative, providing empowering merchandise and tangible reminders of hope to NICU families.
Whether you’re a NICU parent, family member, friend, healthcare provider, or simply someone who wants to show your support, this event is for you.