The document discusses LetsGiveBack.org, an organization that provides GiveBackPacks to families with children admitted to Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs). The GiveBackPacks contain essential non-medical items to assist families during their child's hospitalization. Over 3 million children are hospitalized each year in the US and the first 24 hours in the PICU are most stressful for parents. The organization's vision is to provide GiveBackPacks to every family with a child admitted to a PICU in the US to support caregivers as they care for their child.

1. Making a
Difference with
LetsGiveBack.org

2. Over 3 million children are hospitalized
each year in the United States.

3. Parents are often caught unprepared
for their child’s hospitalization.

4. In the PICU
Parents don’t plan on being there… they are often caught
completely by surprise. All of the focus is on their child.
Their lives are turned upside down.
Research shows that the first 24 hours in the PICU
are the most stressful for parents.

5. GiveBackPacks supply parents with
critical non-medical supplies.
It was a beautiful gift — there was a lovely
note letting us know that someone was
going to be there for us on this journey and
items to help make our stay in the hospital
easier. After receiving this gift, I felt like I
had another person in our corner…Thank
you very much!”
-Marlene Andrada

6. Molly was a
typical
2 year old girl
with a bright
smile.
Her smile faded in late 2008. Her
body was hiding a terrible secret.

7. Her smile faded in late 2008. Her
body was hiding a terrible secret.

8. Her Worst Day

9. Reaching out a
hand… a simple
idea comes to
life.
The
GiveBackPack.

10. Unpacking the GiveBackPack ™
Critical non-medical items that: • Notebook and Pen
• Money for Vending Machines
­ provide comfort, • Tissues
• Lip Balm
­ give help, and • Hand Sanitizer
• Lotion
­ let parents know they aren’t
• Mints
alone.
• Disinfectant Spray
• Antibacterial Wipes
Parent to Parent Brochure
(Coming Soon!)

11. Molly’s worst day
has been
followed by some
of her best days.
Her smile is bright and shining again!

12. Our Vision
To put a GiveBackPack in the hands of every family when
their child is admitted to a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
(PICU) anywhere in the United States, starting with Virginia.

13. Who needs our help in Virginia?
There are 5 Pediatric Intensive Care Units
(PICUs) in Virginia.
Each PICU admits approximately 1000
children per year in Virginia.
That’s over 5,000 children per year
admitted to intensive care in our state.

14. Who needs our help in the U.S.?
There are approximately 337 Pediatric
Intensive Care Units (PICUs) in America.
Each PICU admits approximately 1000
children per year in America.
That’s over 300,000 children per year
admitted to intensive care in our country.

15. Supporting the caregivers…

16. …so they can take care of their child.

17. What can you do?
— Youcan help us reach our goal by making a
tax deductible donation to
LetsGiveBack.org.
— Forevery $100 you donate, you support at
least 6 families with a child in a Pediatric
Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
— In
2012, 1000 children will be admitted to
the Inova Fairfax PICU. To support these
families, we need to raise over $15,000.00
this year.

18. What can you do?
— Youcan help us reach our goal by making a
tax deductible donation to
LetsGiveBack.org.
— Forevery $100 you donate, you support at
least 6 families with a child in a Pediatric
Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
— In
2012, 1000 children will be admitted to
the Inova Fairfax PICU. To support these
families, we need to raise over $15,000.00
this year.