A Toast to Tiny Tummies
Tyler and Janelle host their annual event, “A Toast to Tiny Tummies,” in honor of their son, Cole, who survived NEC after he was born prematurely.
Cole
A Toast to Tiny Tummies
Cole was born prematurely in 2019 at 33 weeks gestation. He initially thrived in the NICU until Tyler and Janelle noticed him getting very sick, very fast. Cole was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Thankfully, after three very scary weeks of antibiotics, Cole recovered and is thriving today.
Tyler and Janelle support the NEC Society and host their annual event so that one day all babies can thrive like Cole and no family experiences the devastation of NEC.
"After five long and terrifying weeks in the NICU, Cole came home. Today he is healthy and thriving with no long-term complications from NEC. With your support, we can build a world where all babies are given the chance to thrive like Cole. "
Tyler, Cole's dad, NEC Society Board Treasurer
About the NEC Society
The NEC Society is the world’s leading nonprofit dedicated to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). NEC is a devastating intestinal disease that primarily affects premature and medically fragile infants. Tragically, NEC is a leading cause of death in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
The NEC Society is led by a global community of patient-families, clinicians, and scientists. Together, we are accelerating NEC research, education, and advocacy, and transforming what is possible for infants and families.
The NEC Society was launched in January of 2014 by Jennifer Canvasser after her son, Micah, died from complications of NEC just before his first birthday.
Inspired to start your own fundraising page?
Help us transform what is possible for babies and families. Fundraising is an opportunity to share your story, raise awareness, and provide the NEC Society with the necessary resources to fuel our work.
Your efforts help bring our vision—a world without NEC—closer to reality.
