Today is a Good Day

06/06/2026

This week's 🌟SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT🌟 is Amir!

Amir was born on May 17, 2024 via emergency C-section at 33 weeks. He was 5Lbs & 12oz.

Amir fought for 28 days in the Temple Hospital NICU against Acute Respiratory Distress (ARDS) & pulmonary hypertension, IVs, tube feedings, TPN, lipids, and umbilical arterial lines.

Today Amir is 2! He loves to play with his sister, sing 'Wheels on the Bus', & watch Cocomelon. Amir has been cleared by Cardiology & Pulmonary.

Mom Cindy writes, "From NICU days to toddler adventures, every step of your journey has inspired us. Happy 2nd birthday to my brave little miracle—I am forever grateful for the strength you showed from the very beginning.
Every day with you is a good day & we love you! ❤️❤️"

Happy Birthday, Amir!!🎈

06/06/2026

🎾 One year ago today, we hosted our very first Serving Up Hope: Tennis & Pickleball for a Purpose — and what an incredible event it was!

We're excited to do it again on September 17 (rain date: September 24), and we'd love for you to join us.

Enjoy an evening of friendly competition, cocktails, light fare, and live music by Lincoln Drive, all while supporting families with newborns in the NICU. Whether you're a seasoned tennis or pickleball player or simply want to attend and support the cause, there's a place for you at this special event.

Every dollar raised helps advance the mission of Today is a Good Day and provides critical support to NICU families when they need it most.

🎟️ Space is limited — reserve your spot today: https://loom.ly/bHE1TSw

A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, NFP, an Aon Company, for helping make this event possible.

06/03/2026

Team sign-ups for the 2026 Miracle Mile are open! A perfect way to honor your NICU miracles and have all your friends and family join in on the fun. 💚

Simply create a team to begin fundraising. Then, lace up your sneakers and join us on July 12th at the newly-renovated Elmwood Park Zoo where we will walk The Miracle Mile together. 🦒

This year's incentives include:
👕race t-shirts designed by a NICU Miracle
🦒giraffe feeding tix for the whole fam
🚸a sign with your team name to show off on walk day
👨‍👩‍👦a large banner with your team name and photos to show off on walk day
🍌a dedicated refreshment area for your team to relax after the walk

👉Visit this link to create your team, or to donate to an existing one:
🔗https://secure.qgiv.com/event/miraclemile2026/

We’re excited to come together for Miracle Mile 2026 in support of Today Is A Good Day. Help us to bring comfort, resources, and hope to families with babies in the NICU during some of their most challenging moments. But we need your help to make a real difference. Every donation—big or small—...

06/01/2026

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06/01/2026

🎉 The Annual Miracle Mile T-Shirt Design Contest is officially LIVE! 🎉

This year, we have 12 amazing designs created by former NICU miracles and the people who love them. Now it's your turn to help us choose the winner!

🗳️ HOW TO VOTE:
✨ Comment with the number that matches your favorite design.
✨ You can vote on both Facebook and Instagram (one vote per person will be counted)
✨ Share this ORIGINAL post to help your favorite design earn extra votes!
Be sure to share the original post so we can track all votes - shares of reposts won't count because we can't always see them!

💚 To keep things fair, please keep all entries anonymous and avoid revealing the designers.

📅 Voting ends Sunday, June 7.

🏆 The Grand Prize Winner—who will also become our first-ever Mayor of the Miracle Mile—along with our runners-up, will be announced on Monday, June 8!

GOOD LUCK!!!!

👟 Haven't registered for the Miracle Mile yet? Sign up today:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/miraclemile2026/

Disclaimer: This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta, Facebook, or Instagram.

05/27/2026

ATTENTION! We have extended our tee shirt contest through the end of the week - 5/29!!

In July, Today is a Good Day is hosting the 6th Annual Miracle Mile - and we want YOU to design this year’s race-day t-shirt!

The Miracle Mile is all about getting active with family and friends while supporting families navigating the NICU through hope, community, and financial support. 💚

🏆 GRAND PRIZE:
Be crowned “Mayor of the Miracle Mile” and receive:
✨ Your design featured on all race-day t-shirts
✨ Special event signage highlighting YOU + your design
✨ $50 Amazon gift card
✨ Official “Mayor” sash to wear on race day
✨ Opportunity to kick off the event with a special announcement
✨ Chance to lead the Miracle Mile through the zoo

🥈🥉 Runners-up:
Two winners will receive $25 Amazon gift cards

🎉 HOW TO ENTER:
📩 Send your design to [email protected]

📅 Deadline: Friday, May 29th

🌟 Up to 10 entries will be featured on our social media for community voting
🌟 Top 3 designs win prizes
🌟 Designs will be printed in black & white only—think bold, simple, and creative!

👧👦 Open to all kids 16 and under

Good luck—and most importantly… HAVE FUN!! 🎉

05/23/2026

Yesterday marked the beginning of NICU Mental Health Awareness Week. In honor of this week, we want to kick it off by highlighting the work of our NICU Family Advocates (NFAs) who do so much to support families in the NICU & their mental wellbeing. Here is an inside look into what a day in their work lives look like. To learn more about the resources our NFAs use to support families, please refer to our website. https://todayisagoodday.org/

05/15/2026

Happy Kangaroo Care Day 💚🦘

05/15/2026

On Kangaroo Care Awareness Day, we want to highlight a NICU children’s book that emphasizes the importance of Kangaroo Care. Thank you Jen & Jeremy Moore for sending us a copy of your wonderful book🤍