The holidays are a time of joy and togetherness, but for many families, that season is spent in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), surrounded by monitors instead of family and friends. Some parents spend the holiday at the bedside while siblings wait at home, splitting time between two worlds.

At Sparkle Strong Foundation, we know this reality firsthand. Our mission is to bring comfort and moments of joy to families navigating CICU life through programs like Sparkle Strong Survival Kits providing comfort and practical items for caregivers and siblings and Jewels’s Joyboxes, named for our precious Jewels, boxes of milestone markers and celebration kits.

This November, we’re hosting our first Holidays with Heart Silent Auction to raise funds in support of these programs. Every item auctioned helps us provide care and encouragement to families who will be spending their holidays and beyond in the hospital.

📅 Auction Dates: November 21–23, 2025
📍 Location: Online via Zeffy (link coming soon)

How you can help:

• Donate an item or experience (gift baskets, gift cards, services, products, or tickets).

• Bid in the auction when it opens and share it with friends.

• Spread the word, every voice helps us shine brighter.

• Join us on Facebook for updates: Holidays with Heart Event Page

Together, we can turn the holiday season into a time of hope and light for families who need it most.

For more information or to donate, please email [email protected].

✨ Sparkle Strong Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.