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Triple Heart Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit charity that provides new children's books to parents embarking on the Nicu journey.

Ryan and Stacey created Triplet Heart Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit, in honor of their premature triplets. Peyton, Parker and Abby were born in 2013, at 22 weeks 6 days gestation. Abby passed away shortly after birth; Parker passed away in the Nicu at nearly two months old. Peyton is their lone survivor, a healthy and happy 3-year-old girl. When Peyton and Parker were first whisked away to the Nicu, Ryan and Stacey felt helpless. Their one-pound babies were too fragile to hold. After a few days of staring through the isolette windows, a nurse made the suggestion of reading books to their babies. Stacey and Ryan began bringing books to the hospital, creating a bedside library by the time their survivor, Peyton, came home at 4 months old. The books provided comfort and a created a special bond during a trying time. After settling at home with their surviving triplet, Ryan and Stacey wanted to do something to honor and remember their two angels. Thanks to friends and family, the couple collected hundreds of books to donate to their local Nicu in memory of their two angels. Each book was picked out with love and given to a new family, experiencing the roller coaster of the Nicu. In 2016, Triplet Heart Foundation was born. While currently serving the Springfield, Illinois area, Ryan and Stacey hope their foundation continues to grow, with plans to reach other hospitals in Illinois. Triple Heart Foundation takes requests from families across the country.

10/14/2026

We are so proud to see our surviving triplet giving back to the community that helped her so much! Last month, Peyton delivered more than 260 stuffed animals to HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital. She was overjoyed as she went room to room on the pediatric floor, meeting patients and letting them pick out stuffed animals. Thank you to so many of you who sprang into action, donating stuffed animals this summer after we shared our daughter's Bat Mitzvah project. Peyton has the biggest heart and that all started because of the kindness of stranger during her four month stay in the NICU.

09/30/2026

Special delivery! We added some color and humor to the NICU this month as we delivered dozens of darling hats and books to HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital. Special thanks to Anne, our resident volunteer, who keeps the babies warm and stylish with her talented skills. And thanks to her daughter, Claire, and friend, Carol, for donated the yarn for September.

We put a lot of thought into each book we recommend and donate to babies. One of our favorite authors is Sandra Boynton. She kept us chuckling during our four months in the NICU, even during the darkest days. We hope NICU families enjoy these books and hats....all made possible because of your generous donations! ❤❤❤

09/22/2026

We had an absolute blast taking part in the “Triple B Bash” at the Anchor Boat Club! They reached out to our non-profit earlier this year as they looked at local charities to help out. We are so honored that they chose Triple Heart Foundation and we loved seeing the amazing support and fun to be had with members of the boat club. From bocce ball, to bags, to SO many baskets up for auction, we were blown away to see the huge effort to put on this bash. They even made an adorable “book tree”, filled with books for kids in the hospital!

We had the chance to share the story behind our foundation and how thousands of local families have benefited from the children’s book they’ve received during their NICU stays. Thank you to the Anchor Boat Club—we are so honored to be this year’s recipient!

09/11/2026

We love when students help our cause!!! Meet Logan, he’s a student at UIS and part of the UIS Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center. As students returned to campus for the fall term, many stopped by to help put stickers and bookmarks inside new children’s books. These books will be delivered to NICU families at HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital. Thanks to everyone who helped! ❤️❤️❤️

09/02/2026

We are so honored to be part of the "Triple B Bash" at Springfield's Anchor Boat Club. When they reached out to us, our hearts swelled---what a fun day for a great cause. We hope to see you there!!!

08/16/2026

We’re thinking of this sweet boy today on this 13th anniversary of Parker’s passing, or as we call it, his "Angelversary". The days and years pass by, but the memories never fade. This year, he would have been a teenager (and we have to think he wouldn't be as dramatic as his sister, Peyton!)

Parker lived for just 55 days, but his life isn't defined by the short time he spent here on earth.

To our sweet son in Heaven, thank you for teaching us compassion, strength and how to embrace life, knowing that tomorrow is never promised. We’ll never forget your sweet smile and disposition and your wild blonde "Parker Hair". There isn't a day that goes by when we don't think of you and Abby.

This weekend, thanks to your continuous donations, babies at the same hospital where Parker spent his entire life are receiving special care packages in his honor. We love sharing our children with the world, and spreading kindness in their memory ❤❤❤

08/14/2026

Special thanks to Impressions Design for these adorable onesies for NICU babies. We always love working with Illinois companies that are doing amazing things in their community. This weekend, families in the NICU will receive these special care packages as we pay tribute to our two children who will always be in our heart. ❤❤❤

08/12/2026

Many of the books we choose have sentimental value, and we thought this was the perfect fit as we get ready to honor Parker and Abby on the anniversary of our son’s passing. Our favorite crafter, Anne, put together these adorable summer themed “beach ball” hats for babies and the he NICU, and we knew instantly which book to pick. Much of our time spent in the NICU was reading books to our fragile children. Sandra Boynton brought us the much needed laughs and smiles when life seemed so difficult. So these precious hats and books will be part of our special delivery later this week as we honor our sweet boy, Parker ❤️❤️❤️.

08/07/2026

August is always a difficult month for our family, as it marks the anniversary of when our son passed away. But it also marks a beautiful month of tribute, a month when we get to deliver special gifts in honor of Parker and Abby. And this year, it’s extra special.

Our surviving triplet, Peyton, is preparing for her Bat Mitzvah in a few weeks. She’s doing a “mitzvah” project, which is Hebrew for “good deed”, and she chose to give back to a place that means the world to us. Peyton is collecting new stuffed animals for children at our local hospital, the same place where Abby, Parker and Peyton were born. We are so proud of all she has overcome and her big heart to help others. ❤️❤️❤️

07/16/2026

Triple Heart Foundation has always been a family affair. Our children love helping deliver books and putting together care packages. Kindness comes in many different forms and our girls have learned the importance of giving back to others and spreading joy, thanks to our non-profit. We put so much thought into every book we choose to gift NICU families, knowing that a simple gift as small as a children’s book can lift the spirits during a difficult day in the hospital. ❤️❤️❤️

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Springfield, IL
62791

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http://www.tripleheartfoundation.com/

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