Bryce's Giving Tree

Bryce's Giving Tree BGT collects infant and children books, along with developmental stim items to deliver to NICU and PICUs across chicagoland Simple. Impactful. And the best part?

The seeds of Bryce's Giving Tree were planted in the uncertain days of December 2020, amidst the first waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. But its roots reach back further, to the five months our family spent in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Our son, Bryce, arrived in 2018 at just 24 weeks, weighing 1 pound, 5 ounces. It was here, in that overwhelming space, that a remarkable doctor reveale

d a simple truth: reading to premature babies significantly aids their brain development. Something WE CAN DO! For us, it was more than just a medical fact—it was a lifeline. Reading to our tiny son offered us a quiet, comforting way to connect with him, creating a cherished memory we will always hold dear. The NICU can be a (very) scary and isolating place, and we knew we wanted to give back and help other families find that same comfort. We started a modest book collection drive, which quickly blossomed into an incredible community effort. Donations had flooded in, and our first delivery of 206 books went to the hospital that cared for Bryce at that time. When our story was shared on NBC 5, our mission touched hearts nationwide, from California to Florida. Over the last few years, we have maintained local focus and continue to support the tiniest of fighters with the gift of reading. Bryce's Giving Tree is a holiday mission fueled by the generosity of so many. What began as a small gesture is now a movement creating a legacy of reading and bonding. Bryce, now seven, is a testament to the power of stories. Every night, he excitedly grabs a book, reminding us why we started it all. This initiative was started by our family to provide heartfelt support to other families with babies in the NICU. Although we are not yet a non-profit, we are working toward that goal.

Book donations! ❤️📕❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️
12/20/2024

Book donations! ❤️📕❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️

Book Donation drop off to our home away from home! ❤️📕❤️🎄📕❤️🎄📕❤️
12/20/2024

Book Donation drop off to our home away from home! ❤️📕❤️🎄📕❤️🎄📕❤️

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12/14/2024

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12/12/2024

Hi Everyone!!!

It’s an exciting weekend as we begin to drop off at our Chicagoland NICUs!

This weekend is Comer, Advocate Oak Lawn and Park Ridge, Trinity, Silver Cross!

Next week is Rush Medical, Northwestern, Loyola, Luries, Edwards Naperville and Elmhurst, CDH!

A few Other hospitals are still in process of coordination for drop off logistics—- we have a total of 17 hospitals projected this holiday season!!! Woah!!!!

As I am on the family advisory board for Rush, I will also be attending and assisting with their holiday party in the NICU, a tradition that is near and dear to my heart. ❤️

Going to be busy busy!

We truly appreciate all your love and support for these little fighters and their families!

Xoxoxo 📕 🎄📕

Have you shared this with your friends!?! One share can help tremendously! We still need your help! We have 17 hospitals...
12/04/2024

Have you shared this with your friends!?!
One share can help tremendously! We still need your help!

We have 17 hospitals and counting to deliver to this holiday season! ❤️📚❤️

We can’t thank everyone enough for all the support and donations coming in!!!!

We are still in desperate need of your support!

Please like our page, share this with your friends- the click of a button can help tremendously!!!!

We have some larger (65+ beds!) NICUS needing our support and donations!

***Please help us by keeping them rolling in so we can get to 1000 books to support our NICUS!!! ***

Donation information:

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Just one book makes the biggest difference!

We are collecting through 12/20!

Please help us through purchasing a book or two from our Amazon wishlist, you can also add your own favorites!! You can visit our Amazon list here:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ETQ4D87U6MKV?ref_=wl_share

Or if you’d like, we will purchase for you, you can donate to our cause here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-create-special-moments-for-nicu-families?attribution_id=sl:8782782d-e30a-4d21-ad81-92f19391c139&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_ft&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook

Hi everyone! My name is Bryce Harshfield, with me are my parents Dan… Dana Harshfield needs your support for Help Create Special Moments for NICU Families

We can’t thank everyone enough for all the support and donations coming in!!!! We are still in desperate need of your su...
11/28/2024

We can’t thank everyone enough for all the support and donations coming in!!!!

We are still in desperate need of your support!

Please like our page, share this with your friends- the click of a button can help tremendously!!!!

We have some larger (65+ beds!) NICUS needing our support and donations!

***Please help us by keeping them rolling in so we can get to 1000 books to support our NICUS!!! ***

Donation information:

🎄📚🎄📚🎄📚🎄📚❤️🎄📚❤️🎄📚❤️🎄📚

Just one book makes the biggest difference!

We are collecting through 12/20!

Please help us through purchasing a book or two from our Amazon wishlist, you can also add your own favorites!! You can visit our Amazon list here:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ETQ4D87U6MKV?ref_=wl_share

Or if you’d like, we will purchase for you, you can donate to our cause here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-create-special-moments-for-nicu-families?attribution_id=sl:8782782d-e30a-4d21-ad81-92f19391c139&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_ft&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook

Hi everyone! My name is Bryce Harshfield, with me are my parents Dan… Dana Harshfield needs your support for Help Create Special Moments for NICU Families

Good Morning everyone!!!! We can’t thank everyone enough for all the support and donations coming in!!!! We have some la...
11/24/2024

Good Morning everyone!!!!

We can’t thank everyone enough for all the support and donations coming in!!!!

We have some larger (65+ beds!) NICUS needing our support and donations!

***Please help us by keeping them rolling in so we can get to 1000 books to support our NICUS!!! ***

Donation information:

🎄📚🎄📚🎄📚🎄📚❤️🎄📚❤️🎄📚❤️🎄📚

Just one book makes the biggest difference!

We are collecting through 12/20!

Please help us through purchasing a book or two from our Amazon wishlist, you can also add your own favorites!! You can visit our Amazon list here:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ETQ4D87U6MKV?ref_=wl_share

Or if you’d like, we will purchase for you, you can donate to our cause here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-create-special-moments-for-nicu-families?attribution_id=sl:8782782d-e30a-4d21-ad81-92f19391c139&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_ft&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook

Hi everyone! My name is Bryce Harshfield, with me are my parents Dan… Dana Harshfield needs your support for Help Create Special Moments for NICU Families

HUGE Thank you all for the books and donations received thus far!!! We have some larger (65+ beds!) NICUS needing our su...
11/22/2024

HUGE Thank you all for the books and donations received thus far!!! We have some larger (65+ beds!) NICUS needing our support and donations!

***Please help us by keeping them rolling in so we can get to 1000 books to support our NICUS!!! ***

Donation information:

We need your help to spread some holiday cheer through the gift of reading to the NICUS across the Chicagoland and NW Indiana area this holiday season!

🎄📚🎄📚🎄📚🎄📚❤️🎄📚❤️🎄📚❤️🎄📚

Just one book makes the biggest difference!

We are collecting through 12/20!

Please help us through purchasing a book or two from our Amazon wishlist, you can also add your own favorites!! You can visit our Amazon list here:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ETQ4D87U6MKV?ref_=wl_share

Or if you’d like, we will purchase for you, you can donate to our cause here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-create-special-moments-for-nicu-families?attribution_id=sl:8782782d-e30a-4d21-ad81-92f19391c139&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_ft&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook

Hi everyone! My name is Bryce Harshfield, with me are my parents Dan… Dana Harshfield needs your support for Help Create Special Moments for NICU Families

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