My twin sister Ashlyn and I were born 15 weeks early. We both weighed less then 2 pounds. Ashlyn had alot of complications and passed away the day after we were born. I stayed in the hospital for 83 days. I even came home on oxygen, I went off of it on my due date. And have done wonderful ever since. I am full of attitude and spunk. I am a very healthy and happy kindergartener! I turn 6 in May and can't wait to go to 1st grade!!! I love playing soccer too!

Thank you March of Dimes for all your efforts to prevent preterm labor and birth defects!

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.

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