CHARITY RECIPIENT
2024 All Star Labor Classic
Our Story
The Superhero Project Inc., a 501C 3 tax-exempt organization, began in early 2015; six months after founder, Kelly Gallagher’s twin boys were discharged from the Holy Redeemer CHOP Care NICU. Born at 32 weeks, it was a daily struggle to juggle an already busy family of four while making trips 2x a day back and forth to the NICU. They decided to make baskets for the families at the holidays, complete with personalized crocheted hats and other items that are necessary when wading the waters of the NICU (sanitizer, tissues, protein bars, etc). This effort was rewarded with an overwhelming response from family and friends who were eager to help and donate.
Although it was amazing to watch how thankful the families were, they knew there was more work to do when making that vital connection between home, family and hospital in terms of the NICUs ability to allow families to have as personal of a experience as possible with their newborn babies.
After doing a lot of personal research, they met with the hospital and explained that there is technology available that places cameras into the isolates and allows parents and families to see the baby even when they are unable to be at their bedside. They knew that this would changed the lives of all NICU parents and change the experience of hundreds of other babies born into the NICU at this hospital each year.
In March of 2016, thanks to many amazing donations to The Superhero Project, Angel Eye Cameras were installed in the Holy Redeemer NICU. The Superhero Project strives to continue to aid and encourage families in the NICU and to provide assistance and resources to many hospitals in the greater Philadelphia area.
2024
In our 9th year of service, we can say we have 10 programs that are thriving. We are now in 21 hospitals across 8 states, that we have partnered with to support the installation of bedside technology to allow families to see their babies 24/7
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Celebrate
The Superhero Project believes every birth is a celebration. We look to help families celebrate their babies special day and acknowledge the birth in a special way.
Comfort
We understand that not every birth plan may go as anticipated. The Superhero Project looks to provide comfort to families who are uncertain and nervous about their Nicu stay.
Support
The Superhero Project knows that sometimes we all need a little help. Our mission to serve and support families who need financial or in kind items is possible thanks to our generous donors. Please contact us for support!
Honor
We actively looks to help families looking to honor their superbabies. We love running peer to peer fundraising campaigns! If you have experienced infant loss and are looking to honor your child, we would love to work with you! Please contact us for more information!
OUR PROGRAMS
We offer 10 programs to help each unique NICU experience. These programs can be requested via our website or email.
NICU Graduation
We provide graduation packages to celebrate the big day including graduation hats, onesies, and a certificate among other items.
Wrapped in Love
For all women who have had a superhero gain wings over a cape, we provide a warm, comfortable robe and handwritten cards by moms who have gone through the same experience.
PJ'S WITH A SMILE
This program gifts new mothers with a fresh pair of PJ’s and a note from a former NICU mom. PJ’s with a Smile has been significant in supporting new moms who have babies in the NICU as well as connecting moms who have babies who have graduated.
Lullabies of Love
Lullabies of Love is a program that provides books for a library in the NICU and a digital voice recorder at each bed for mom and dad to record themselves reading, singling lullabies or talking to their baby.
HERO FOR A DAY
Hero for a Day honors a former NICU family through a nomination process. This program is a memorial to our former friend and NICU dad Joe Nocero, who passed away at an Eagles game.
SUPERHERO SIBLINGS
Supports siblings of current NICU patients, will provide comfort and respite during a stressful time for the family. Superhero Siblings will receive a care package that will showcase their role in this amazing journey.
UNSUNG HEROES
The Unsung Hero is one who does great deeds but receives little recognition. The memory of these unsung heroes and others will be honored by providing educational scholarships to former NICU superheroes graduating 8th grade and entering a catholic or private high school, to further their growth and continually teach that little acts of kindness do not go unnoticed.
THE OHANA PROGRAM
The Ohana program was established in 2023 with a focus on helping families in the state of Hawaii who need assistance with transportation and lodging while their baby resides in the NICU.
BABY SHOWER
Partnering with Chicco USA, they share our vision that all babies should have a safe way to leave the NICU. Chicco continues to generously donate new infant car seats, strollers and travel systems to The Superhero Project. We then distribute them to NICU families facing financial difficulties.
KELLY'S KLOSET
An in-house support space that allows families to select some essentials to make their hospital stay easier.