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Fundraising Event!
⛳️ 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬 ⛳️
On May 19, 2022 at 11:02 PM, a true warrior was born. Brave entered the world defying the odds—not only was he expected to be a stillborn, but at just 22 weeks old and one pound, he had only a 𝟏% 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥.
A remarkable truth about the 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞. Not only did Brave arrive four months early as a micro-preemie, but his little sister Faith also entered the world prematurely—born at just 23 weeks and weighing only 14 ounces. Together, their story is a living testament to resilience, hope, and the strength of family.
Today, Brave continues to face challenges, and his scars tell the story of life-threatening battles. Yet his spirit refuses to let pain define him. Instead, Brave and his loving parents Nicholas and Shacreya Lee has turned that pain into purpose, inspiring the creation of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.
At the heart of our mission is 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐱 Project—a thoughtfully curated gift box filled with essentials and resources designed to comfort and empower families navigating the NICU.
We are thrilled to partner with Majestic Oaks Golf Course to launch the first annual Birdies for Brave Babies Golf Tournament. Every swing helps change the narrative for medically complex and premature babies.
💙 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞:
🏌️♂️ A full round of golf at Majestic Oaks
🕊️ A silent auction with exciting items up for bid
🌟 Opportunities to 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 on the course, 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Join us for a day of strong drives, advocacy, and bravery. Together, we can bring hope and healing to families who need it most.
📅 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲—and learn more details about this event!
𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 - 612.421.1610
𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐭, 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐌 (Tournament Lead)- 612.421.1617
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Spread Holiday Hope!
Hello! We’re the Lees — two-time NICU survivors and proud Co-Founders and CEOs of The Brave Foundation, home of our outreach project: The Brave Box.
As a registered nonprofit, our mission is to encourage bravery—especially in the lives of families navigating the NICU journey.
The Brave Box is more than a care package. It’s a symbol of hope. Each box is thoughtfully filled with handpicked essentials designed to nurture strength, resilience, and comfort for parents during one of the most challenging seasons of their lives.
This vision was born out of our own heartbreak—sitting beside our son Brave’s NICU bed, unsure if he would survive, but deeply committed to turning our pain into purpose and preserving his legacy through meaningful outreach.
Now, we’re preparing for our biggest donation of the year: The Brave Box Holiday Edition, and we need your help to make it unforgettable.
Our Goal: Deliver 100 Brave Boxes to families across three major Minnesota NICUs—each one filled with meaningful items wrapped in care and hope.
We are currently accepting:
- High-quality items for NICU families
- Local business products
- Handmade goods or art
- Services or gift cards that offer comfort and support
If you would like to contribute directly, please visit our Amazon Wish List:
The Brave Foundation Christmas 2025 NICU List
All contributions are tax-deductible, and documentation can be provided upon request.
To partner with us or ask questions, contact us at:
Together, we can show NICU families that they are not alone. Your support can bring comfort, courage, and a reminder that even in the hardest moments—bravery lives here.
