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Nathan, son of Philip and Kimberly Splant, was born 15 weeks prematurely (25 weeks gestation) on January 10, 2004 - weighing less than 2 lbs. and only 12 inches long. Nathan would spend 108 days in the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Community Hospital (now Powers Health), in Munster, Indiana. He would be discharged in April 23, 2004 along with an oxygen tank, heart monitor, and in-home nurses care.

Nathan's prognosis is excellent and he most likely will live a healthy and normal life.

Nathan's family could not have done it without the support, dedication, and compassion of all those involved with his recovery - including the doctors, nurses, therapists, special programs and funded research.

"We want to give back to the community" says Philip Splant, Chairperson, and father of Nathan. And in his honor, the family founded the Nathan C. Splant Foundation.

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News and Services

November is Prematurity Month, a time to raise awareness, support families, and advocate for better care for premature babies.

November is prematurity awareness month, a local and national effort to raise awareness towards the leading cause of death for newborns.

As part of our Prematurity Awareness month initiatives, the Nathan C. Splant Foundation will host the "Helping Hands for Preemies" Campaign throughout the month of November in honor of Prematurity Awareness Month.

Proceeds from the Helping Hands for Preemies program will enhance our Grant Giving program to local families of Northwest Indiana affected by a premature birth.

The Foundation is also accepting applications for its "Grant Giving" program to any person or family throughout Northwest Indiana (Lake and Porter County) facing a burden resulting from a premature birth (14 weeks gestation to 36 weeks gestation). Applications and eligibility information is available on-line @ Grant Giving Program. Click for more information

Sanctified Souls Impact for Good

On Sunday, September 13, the Foundation received a very generous donation from the Sanctified Souls.

We are truly blessed and grateful for their continued support! Your donation will help support families affected by a premature birth and enrich the community we serve.

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Scholarship Opportunity

Scholarship applications are now being accepted for a graduating senior at Hanover Central High School Senior in Cedar Lake, Indiana with the following criteria:

A student born a preemie (born prematurely, weighing less than 5 pounds at birth) enrolling in a qualifying program at an accredited college or universtiy.

OR a student pursuing a career in nursing, medicine or health sciences field of study including speech, occupational and physical therapy at an accredited college or university.

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Little Things that Make a Big Impact

The Foundation has received a very generous donation from The Bruning Foundation.

We are truly grateful for your continued support and believing in our mission. Your donation will help us continue our work in empowering and enriching the communities we serve.

5th Annual

Swing it Forward Golf Outing

A Tee-rific Day and Hole-in-One on Saturday, July 11th at our 5th Annual Swing it Forward Golf Fundraiser!

Thanks to Lincoln Oaks Golf Course, individuals, businesses and our Title Sponsor - Powers Health, Silver Sponsor - Franciscan Health, Beverage Cart Sponsor - Platinum Steel, Driving Range Sponsor - Schepel, Golf Cart Sponsor, Swag Bag Sponsor - Easy Clean Car Wash, Lunch Sponsor - Welch's Stop and Shop and Hole Sponsors!

Thank you to all who attended! Also a shout out to our wonderful volunteers! We couldn't do it without the continuous support of the local community, family and friends.

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Make a Donation Today!

Since 2007, we have continued to enhance the lives of those affected by prematurity with our Grant Giving Program, Swing It Forward Golf Outing, Hanover Central High School Senior Scholarship Award, Helping Hands for Preemies Campaign, NICU Programs, Caps to Benches and Special Event Fundraisers.

Join us and make a difference with a charitable gift/donation today that will provide financial support to local families and children born premature. #preemiestrong

Below is QR Code to donate securely and help give premature babies and their families the support they need.

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Thank you for your generosity and support!

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