Schramm's Mead Giving Back To Hospital That Saved Baby Daughter

FERNDALE, MI — Schramm’s Mead in Ferndale is hosting a heartwarming benefit to support Beaumont Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nov. 17-20. Beaumont isn't just any hospital to Schramm's Mead co-owner, Alyson Schramm Naeger, and her husband, James. It's the hospital that saved their daughter's life.

Madeline Schramm Naeger was born nearly four months early on March 8, 2015. At 1 lb., 9 oz, Madeline was considered a “micro-preemie” and faced an extremely challenging and largely uncertain future. However, in just three and a half months, the Beaumont NICU team helped Madeline transform into a healthy baby, and she was cleared to go home. Today, Madeline is a thriving toddler.

Now Madeline's parents, who are at the helm of the number one meadery in the world (according to beer and mead rating website Ratebeer.com) are giving back to Beaumont NICU and hope you do, too, by partaking in their four-day benefit, Wine, Dine and Donate. The event will be held Nov. 17 from 4-10 p.m., Nov. 18-19 from 4 p.m. to midnight and Nov. 20 from 1-6 p.m. at Schramm's tasting room (327 W. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale).

If you can't make it to the event but still want to support micro-preemie babies just like Madeline, below is a list of items Schramm's Mead is collecting to help parents and staff at Beaumont NICO: breastfeeding cloaks that open in front, insulated bags for breast milk, infant clothing that snaps or zips, and Keurig Coffee, hot chocolate and tea pods. For more information, call 248-439-5000 or visit www.schrammsmead.com.

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