For those of you unfamiliar with March of Dimes it is an organization that champions the needs of moms and babies across the nation. The money we raise (in Ava's name) for March for Babies will support lifesaving research, services, education and advocacy that help babies get a healthy start.

At 28 weeks pregnant I went in to pre-term labor. After 4 days in the hospital and the help of great medical staff and a laundry list of medication, I was sent home on strict bed rest and some continued medications...Miracle #1

At 32 weeks pregnant I went back in to labor and was hospitalized again. After several hours of attempted intervention, my contractions were only getting stronger and labor was continuing to progress. It was then that my doctor broke the news that we had exhausted all options and that we would be having our baby 8 weeks early. On May 26, 2007 at 4:12pm our little Ava Bryn came into the world weighing 4lbs 5 oz, 16 1/2 inches long and CRYING...Miracle #2

Ava has spent more than 8 weeks in hospitals as well as countless clinic, lab and outpatient procedure appointments. Included in her hospital stays were surgeries to repair a heart defect at the age of seven weeks and a spinal cord defect when she was ten months old. Despite all that her tiny body and mind have endured, Ava is an energetic and fun-loving little girl who always has a smile on her face and laughter in her heart...Miracle #3

These events have changed our lives forever. We decided that March of Dimes was going to play a big role in our lives and in our hearts...please help us help all of the other mommies and babies grow strong and stay strong. Thank you in advance for all of your support and donations for TEAM AVA....

Amy, Rick & Ava Bryn

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The mission of March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.