A Beauty Holiday for Heart Mamas at Boston Children’s Hospital
In a world dominated by heavy headlines, moments of kindness and genuine human connection deserve to shine even brighter. That’s exactly what unfolded during the Beauty Holiday Heart Mamas Event in New York City, where a vibrant community came together to send care and comfort across city lines to Boston, Massachusetts. This heart-filled initiative was designed to support children battling congenital heart defects and their incredible mothers, affectionately known as heart warriors and heart mamas, at Boston Children’s Hospital. The true beauty of these events is not in the products, but in seeing the community come together to uplift, encourage and inspire those facing their hardest days.
It was a heartwarming morning dedicated to supporting these heart families. Participants curated self-care packages that delivered a well-deserved dose of pampering to the moms at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Beauty Holiday beauty and wellness bar for the Heart Mamas.
Powered by Women with Heart
This initiative to support the Heart Families at Boston Children’s Hospital was made possible by an army of incredible women from all over the country who showed up with open hearts and helping hands. From the powerhouse teams at female-led agencies, @alisonbrodmc and @bollare, who helped curate over 1,800 beauty and wellness products, to more than 30 brands who sent generous product donations to stock our beauty and wellness bar. One event day, the room was full of editors, publicists, influencers, and brand reps who lent their time, hands, and hearts to the cause, helping to pack over 157 self-care gifts, each with a handwritten note of love and support to a heart mama. It was a true community effort, and was beauty-filled on every level.
This was more than volunteering. It was a movement of women showing up for other women in the most intentional way imaginable. From organizing and unpacking over 1,800 products, to writing handwritten notes of love and support; each gift was thoughtfully assembled for these heart mamas and their heart warriors and the love that filled the air was truly palpable.
The event was made all the more meaningful by the loving presence of @nic_farrington, a heart mama herself, her heart warrior son, Walker, and superstar daughter, Kennedy. Together, this beautiful family infused the room with hope - and extreme cuteness— reminding everyone how truly impactful these gifts were in uplifting fellow heart families navigating the delicate journey with grace and resilience.
Heart Mama, Nicole, and her heart warrior son, Walker, surrounded by the Beauty Holiday and ABMC teams.
Heart Warrior, Walker, and the Beauty Holiday wellness bar, with over $50,000 worth of donated products.
Brands That Give Back
The support for this event flooded in from all over the country. With over $50,000 worth of donated products, incredible brands like @rarebeauty, @tartecosmetics, @neutrogena, @gorjana, and @functionofbeauty generously donated products to ensure these heart mamas felt seen, pampered, and supported. The lineup of brands included beloved favorites from @kerastase_official @essie @lorealparis @redken @sexyhair @cetaphil @innisfreeusa @maccosmetics @lauragellerbeauty @nailsinc @hollerandglow @lovewellness @belliwellihealth @aestura_us @youthtothepeople @pimsnewyork.
In a beautiful show of support for the caregivers on the frontlines, RYKA also generously donated 50 pairs of their most-loved walking shoes directly to Boston Children’s Hospital nurses. Designed for comfort, these buzzworthy shoes were shared to the heart center nursing staff as a thoughtful gift for nurses who spend long hours on their feet. These kicks were a heartfelt thank-you to the nurses who show up every day with strength, compassion, and tireless dedication to care for these heart families.
And because this was also all about the heart warriors themselves, @mattel delivered classic toy favorites from @barbie and @hotwheelsofficial, making sure each child felt special and celebrated too.
Empowering Through Self-Care
At Beauty Holiday, our mission is simple: transform product surplus across the beauty and wellness industries into empowering self-care gifts that comfort and uplift women and families facing hardship. This event to support the Heart Families of Boston Children’s Hospital exemplified this mission in the most extraordinary way. It was a day full of community, compassion, and collaboration and we are grateful to everyone who showed up in so many different ways to make it all possible.
Giving Back and Why It Matters
At its core, Beauty Holiday for the Heart Mamas was about showing up when it matters for the women who give every piece of their being to their children facing the ongoing challenges that come from congenital heart defects. These products were proof that something as simple as a new lipstick, lotion, or shampoo, can become a beacon of hope and a reminder of the love, strength, and community that surrounds women facing hardship.
At Beauty Holiday we’re building a future where kindness is sustainable, giving is purposeful, and beauty is shared with intention and care, turning excess into impact with all that we do.
Thank you for being part of our mission. If you’d like to support future events like this, please consider making a donation and sharing our story, to continue spreading the magic of Beauty Holiday.
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