Edmonton’s Grey Nuns Hospital is proposing a music therapy program for its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to support families with premature infants. Music therapist Rebecca Lappa, who was born prematurely herself, has been instrumental in developing this initiative, which aims to enhance bonding between parents and their babies. The program, which has been running for four months, has garnered positive feedback from families, including Gypsy Bendoy, whose son Timothy has benefited from the soothing effects of music. Bendoy noted that music helped reduce her son's heart rate and provided emotional relief during a challenging time. Mark Lansing, program manager at the hospital, emphasized the universal appeal of music in fostering connections, regardless of cultural or linguistic backgrounds. To make this beneficial program permanent, the hospital is seeking community support to fund the estimated $70,000 needed for the two-year initiative. Karlee Conway from the Covenant Foundation highlighted the program’s potential to transform lives from birth onward.