Join us in celebrating World Prematurity Day on the 17th of November!
29 October 2024
This World Prematurity Day, vCreate will join thousands of parent organisations, hospitals, non-profit organisations, healthcare professionals, societies, companies, politicians, media, and individuals from more than 100 forces to commit to action to help address preterm birth and improve the situation of preterm babes and their families.
World Prematurity Day on 17th of November is one of the most important days in the year to raise awareness of the challenges and burdens of preterm birth globally. The day was initiated by the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI) and partnering European parent organisations in 2008.
vCreate is proud to be supporting World Prematurity Day by raising awareness of premature birth among the wider community.
For NICUs considering raising awareness on the 17th November, here are some suggested activities to help you get started:
1. Host a purple party in your unit
Purple is the official colour of World Prematurity Day, so why not embrace the mauve, the grape and the lilac and host a purple-themed party? You could make purple cakes and encourage staff and parents to wear something purple. You might also consider decorating the unit with purple lights, providing you have a suitable space, and the ward manager is happy for you to do so.
2. Show your support by hanging your own 'World Prematurity Day socks line'
The hanging of a socks line (as seen in the above image) from a window as well as public places is synonymous with World Prematurity Day, as baby socks are a symbol for human growth from infancy to adulthood. Don't forget to ask permission from the building owner/s before hanging a socks line.
3. Bliss Little Lights Walk
Help light up the night for premature and sick babies by joining a Bliss Little Lights Walk or consider hosting your own Little Lights Walk closer to home. Bliss needs as many amazing supporters as possible to host walks or gatherings in their local areas.
4. Add Prematurity Awareness Month themed stickers to your vCreate updates to parents!
Why not add an extra special touch to the updates you send parents of premature babies this November? Before sending sweet updates to parents, you can add one of our prematurity themed stickers to the photo to mark this special month.