In addition to HAMOM being a support organization for MOMs (Mothers of Multiples), HAMOM also provides charitable donations through our main fund-raising event, MOMsMart. MOMsMart is HAMOM's semi-annual consignment sale that takes place in the spring and in the fall. Proceeds of our raffle and bake sale benefit the Patrick family's COTA fund (Children's Organ Transplant Association) and Huntsville Hospital's Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund.

HAMOM would like for all of our surrounding communities to know how much HAMOM as an organization has been able to give to worthy causes and individuals in 2009. In keeping with our mission, all of our 2009 charitable donations have provided support, in one way or another, to mothers of multiples in our community. Our members' contributions of precious time, energy, and gently used items are greatly appreciated and have been put to very good use!

In addition to our raffles and bake sales during MOMsMart, which once again benefit the Patrick family's COTA fund (Children's Organ Transplant Association) and Huntsville Hospital's Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund, HAMOM was able to purchase many un-sold preemie clothing from our Fall MOMsMart for donation to the Huntsville Hospital NICU. The NICU gives the clothing to parents or caretakers who otherwise may not be able to provide them for their preemies.

HAMOM members participated in Swim for Melissa, a fund-raising effort by the Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund, which raises money that benefits Huntsville Hospital's NICU. Many of our MOMs have seen their preemies benefit from the extraordinary donations made to the NICU through this charity, and many of them are more than happy to work to raise money to benefit future preemies.

HAMOM members also participated in the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run. This annual event not only raises awareness of Breast Cancer, but the proceeds of the event directly benefit the Breast Center at Huntsville Hospital.

In addition to all the wonderful events HAMOM was proud to be a part of, 2009 was wrapped up by a huge donation to the Salvation Army's Christmas Tree Angels. HAMOM adopted two sets of twins from the Angel Tree and purchased much needed clothing and very much wished for toys. Our MOMs came together to shop, wrap and deliver the gifts back to the Salvation Army with plenty of time to spare. It was a great way to end a wonderful year for HAMOM.

In all, HAMOM was able to donate more than $1400 of our proceeds from MOMsMart towards these charities, and we look forward to being able to do it again in 2010. HAMOM members work very hard to increase the success of MOMsMart each year so we are able to not only meet the same donations from previous years, but to go above and beyond those numbers.

Please take a moment to visit our MOMsMart page to learn more about the event. We hope to see you there!