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Host an Event for the NEC Society

Every event, from family gatherings and walks to runs, golf outings, galas, dinner parties, barbecues, bake sales, and beyond, plays a vital role in advancing the NEC Society’s mission. 

Honor a loved one & support the NEC Society

Many families choose to organize local events to honor the children and families affected by NEC. It’s a meaningful way to recognize a birthday, milestone, or significant anniversary.

These events are an opportunity to share your story, raise awareness, and provide the NEC Society with the necessary resources to fuel our work.

Have questions or need support? Reach out to Justin@NECsociety.org 

Courageous Cash table
Shannon hosts an annual walk during NEC Awareness Month to honor her son, Cash, who tragically passed away from NEC.

How to Get Started

  1. Decide how you’d like to share how NEC has affected your life
  2. Set a fundraising goal and communicate why you support the NEC Society, a tax- exempt nonprofit organization (EIN#: 46-4426455).
  3. Sharing your story and fundraising may feel uncomfortable at first, but remember that your loved ones and community want to support you.
  4. Pick a date and send a save the date by email, text messaging, or social media.
  5. Create a plan for food, beverages, costs, and giveaways.
  6. Find a venue. Some great suggestions:
    • Your backyard, golf course, local restaurant, bowling alley
    • Local park and beach – please check with your local officials to confirm you can host
    • Any venue that will bring people out to support you!
  7. If you’re working with a local business or company, offer to highlight their support in your outreach as an incentive and an acknowledgment for their help.
  8. Be sure to tag the NEC Society (@nec.society) in your communications and use the hashtag #preventNEC
Michelle Grosso honors her son Maverick, who tragically passed away from NEC, at North Carolina's milk bank celebration of World Human Milk Donation Day.
Michelle hosted a NEC Society table to honor her son, Maverick, who tragically passed away from NEC, at North Carolina's human milk bank celebration of World Human Milk Donation Day.
Our board member, Stephanie, hosting a local event to honor her daughter, Luna, who tragically passed away from NEC.
Our board member, Stephanie, hosted a local event to honor her daughter, Luna, who tragically passed away from NEC.

Next Steps

  1. Create a fundraising page on the NEC Society’s website. Include a donation option for people who are unable to attend but want to contribute.
  2. Create a calendar (when to send invites, post on social media, follow up).
  3. Recruit volunteers.
  4. Collect RSVPs.
  5. Decide on any giveaways and materials for participants.
Create a fundraising page
Yoga event for NEC Society
Lyddia and Glenn hosted a yoga event in honor of their son, Rex, who tragically passed away from NEC.

How the NEC Society Can Help

  1. Assist with creating a fundraising page.
  2. Provide guidance regarding logistics.
  3. Provide materials for attendees, including NEC Society stickers, NEC information sheets, and personalized printable sheets that include a QR code linking attendees to your donation page.

Have questions or need support? Reach out to Justin@NECsociety.org 

Walk for a world without NEC for Gabriela Grace
Tabitha hosted a 5K in honor of her daughter, Gabriela, who tragically passed away from NEC.