Cynthia Duvall

I am a proud member of the NICU fight club since 1981. I am the baby pictured above; most mothers are able to hold and see their babies, my mom was just given this polaroid picture because I was so premature. In 1981 on Nov. 3rd I was born 13 weeks too soon. I weighted 2lbs 8oz and spent a very long time in John Hopkins NICU. I was extreamly lucky to survive and thrive which is why my goal is $333. Sadly not every NICU baby will survive. My pregnancies were monitored very closely in the advanced fetal devolpment center. I have experienced premature labor and a pregnancy loss. I know how horrible it feels to be told moments before your c-section that your baby is premature probally will not be able to breathe, dont have my heart set on holding my son. This is why I walk. I walk because I was the premature baby fighting for my life who survived and thrived to become a Mommy who knows how scary a high risk pregnancy is and I am so greatful for the March of Dimes Today in the U.S., 1 in every 8 babies will be born prematurely. Some of them won't survive, and others will have health problems that could last a lifetime. The funds we raise in WalkAmerica support research that saves babies' lives.