The Stink Bug Project

The Stink Bug Project We pair well-trained, loving companion dogs to families in the Rocky Mountain region who have a child diagnosed with a serious medical condition.

Meet one of our newest Stink Bug matches Reece and Nicco! One of the best things about this program is how deeply the im...
06/21/2022

Meet one of our newest Stink Bug matches Reece and Nicco! One of the best things about this program is how deeply the impact is felt by the whole family. Nicco is not only bonding with Reece but also his little brother Myles! Learn more about the Stink Bug Project! http://ow.ly/rRrw50JBINS

"A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow" - Unknown We see a lot of incredible fathers here at th...
06/19/2022

"A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow" - Unknown
We see a lot of incredible fathers here at the Foundation, from those coming in to pick up milk for their newborn babies to those providing unwavering love and support to their children while they battle childhood health challenges. It is an honor to witness the power of a father's love in so many ways and today, we are celebrating that power. Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there!
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Meet Kitcia! Kitcia is a Donor Relations Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Children's Health Foundation's  Mothers' Milk Ba...
06/17/2022

Meet Kitcia! Kitcia is a Donor Relations Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Children's Health Foundation's Mothers' Milk Bank program. She is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Learn more about Kitcia and why she does what she does.

❓ Why Rocky Mountain Children's Health Foundation?
"RMCHF because I love being able to help families who would otherwise not have access to support."

❓ Favorite Moment of Impact?
I was fortunate enough to meet two of the Hope for the Holidays families last year during the holidays. Both families were full of love, warmth, and hope. They don’t know this, but they taught me so much about life in such little time together.

❓ One goal for the year?
To become more socially aware and become a better listener.

❓ Guiding Quote or Mantra?
“Nothing changes if nothing changes” and “How you do one thing, is how you do all things”

❓ Name a podcast you can't stop listening to or a book you can't stop reading.
Huge podcaster and audibooker here. I listen to a variety of topics and don’t have a favorite but here are some of the ones I listen to regularly.

- We Can do Hard Things
- Unbiased Science
- Sigma Nutrition
- You are Not so Smart

In the past year, I read/listened to two books that left a big mark “The Body is not an Apology” and “Unworthy Republic”

06/16/2022

We are so incredibly grateful for the support we've received from Next with Kyle Clark's Word of Thanks campaign! Rocky Mountain Children's Health Foundation's Mothers' Milk Bank program was the featured nonprofit last week and we've raised nearly $40,000 as a result! If you would still like to give you can here: http://ow.ly/xq1a50JyzHP

A huge heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed already. You are making a huge difference for babies and families in Colorado! 💙 Again, thanks to Kyle and the team at 9News for spreading the word!

In honor of National Children's Day, we want to celebrate and say THANK YOU for all the ways you have helped families an...
06/12/2022

In honor of National Children's Day, we want to celebrate and say THANK YOU for all the ways you have helped families and children in need. Whether you have donated your precious milk to the Mothers' Milk Bank, contributed to matching a child with a canine companion through the Stink Bug Project, or supplied toys or other necessities to our Patient and Family Assistance Program, YOU make a difference in the health of the children we serve. http://ow.ly/rVMs50Jt1Jg

Happy National Pet Month! 🐾 Do you know a family whose child is facing medical challenges and could use the loving compa...
05/10/2022

Happy National Pet Month! 🐾

Do you know a family whose child is facing medical challenges and could use the loving companionship of a dog? Does that sound like your family? Apply today to adopt a dog through The Stink Bug Project! Head to http://ow.ly/GQIq50J3vwf for more information and to get started.

"To the world, you are a mother. But to your family, you are the world." 💙Happy Mothers' Day, from our team and our mama...
05/08/2022

"To the world, you are a mother. But to your family, you are the world." 💙

Happy Mothers' Day, from our team and our mamas!

"Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn't know you had and dealing with fears you didn't know existed." - L...
05/06/2022

"Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn't know you had and dealing with fears you didn't know existed." - Linda Wooten

Cheers to all the fearless moms out there! No matter what stage of motherhood you're in or what challenges you're facing, we're celebrating you this week!

💐 5 Days til Mothers' Day! 💐We are honored to see and hear stories of inspiring moms every single day. Moms who fight ti...
05/03/2022

💐 5 Days til Mothers' Day! 💐

We are honored to see and hear stories of inspiring moms every single day. Moms who fight tirelessly to support their baby in the NICU. Moms who spend hours upon hours pumping milk for not only their own baby, but for other babies who need it. Moms who miraculously find a way to take care of the people around them, even as they are battling their own health issues. Incredible, inspiring, courageous moms.

This year, help us make Mothers' Day extra special with a tribute gift in honor of the moms in your life! Your gift will help us continue providing critical support like:
💙 making donor human milk available to all babies with a medical need, regardless of financial circumstances
💙 providing gas cards, grocery cards, mortgage/rent payments, and more for families who are facing life with a sick or injured child
💙 bringing joy to a family amidst ongoing medical challenges with the adoption of a Stink Bug Project dog
💙 and so much more!

Make your tribute gift at rmchildren.org/give and be a part of making magic happen for families throughout our community!

Happy Grand Reopening, Cosmos Dog Bakery & Pet Supplies! So fun getting to see the shop's new look this week. Pop by bef...
04/23/2022

Happy Grand Reopening, Cosmos Dog Bakery & Pet Supplies! So fun getting to see the shop's new look this week. Pop by before 5pm today to celebrate their Grand Reopening with them! And keep an eye out for The Stink Bug Project biscuits. A portion of each bag goes to support our dog adoptions! 💙 🐾

Meet Molly! In this week's  , we're thrilled to introduce our newest team member: Molly Bankston. Molly works with our S...
04/22/2022

Meet Molly! In this week's , we're thrilled to introduce our newest team member: Molly Bankston. Molly works with our Stink Bug Project and Patient & Family Assistance programs and it has been a joy having her on the team!

❔ Why Rocky Mountain Children's Health Foundation?
The impact that this organization makes on families in the region is enormous. The mission spoke to me on many levels, and I just wanted to be part of this team and use my skills to help kids and families going through some really hard stuff. Though I have only been here a short time, I can say it’s the most meaningful job I have ever had.

❔ What's one of your goals for the year?
One of my goals is to connect with more area non-profits, businesses, and community groups to help us serve our families even more.

❔ When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be an actress and work in theater/film. It always has made me happy to entertain people. I have said for many years that if I couldn’t entertain people, I wanted to help them, and I finally get to do that at RMCHF.

❔ What has been your favorite moment of impact here?
In the short time I have been here, I have seen the impact we have on the community every day. But my favorite, so far, was with The Stink Bug Project, seeing a young girl meet her companion dog match. In the hour or so we were there, I witnessed her trepidation and fear melt away. It was such an uplifting experience.

❔ What's one thing you just can't stop listening to? (podcast or music)
I haven’t found any new podcasts lately, but I have been listening to Billy String’s album “Renewal” on repeat since last fall. Very excited to see them at Red Rocks in May!

Happy Friday, everyone! ☀️

Meet Rothie! For this week's  , we connected with our shipping and receiving guru, Rothie Uch. Rothie has been with the ...
04/01/2022

Meet Rothie! For this week's , we connected with our shipping and receiving guru, Rothie Uch. Rothie has been with the Foundation for over five years, working on our Mothers' Milk Bank team to make sure our precious donor human milk gets where it needs to go, safe and sound.

❔ Tell us about a moment where you really felt the impact of your work.
One of my favorite moments here at the organization that I felt like I was making an impact was when, I got a call from a mom looking for milk for her baby. When I answered the phone she sounded frantic and sad. We were the third Milk Bank that she had reached out to for milk. Throughout the 15 minute call, I reassuring her that we were here for her and we were going to get her taken care of. I could hear the sound of relief and joy in her tone of voice. To me that was magical and made me feel like I was doing my job.

❔ What's one of your goals for the year?
One of my goals for 2022 is to keep up a healthy lifestyle. I'd also like to travel outside the U.S and see the world. Also, to continue to learn and grow each day to be the best version of myself.

❔ What's the best advice you've ever received?
Some of the best advice that I have been given is: “It doesn’t matter what you did in the past or yesterday, what you do today and the days that follow are what counts."

❔ What's your guiding mantra?
My guiding mantras are. “It is what it is” and “ I choose peace over drama and distance over disrespect.”

❔ When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up, but I knew I wanted to have be successful and have resources, while still being a kind, humble, and genuine person—someone my younger siblings could look up to. Family is important, and I'm hopeful to have kids of my own someday. The right woman will come along—and when she does I’ll know A LOT about breastfeeding!

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5394 Marshall Street, Ste 400
Arvada, CO
80002

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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