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Dallas
April 21, 2012
N Buckner Blvd & E Northwest Hwy
Dallas, TX 75201

Walk Distance: 5 miles
Registration Time: 8:00 AM
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Chapter: Dallas Division
Phone: (972) 669-3463
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Lori Aron

Member of team name: Aron Family

Jake, Zac & Josh - 3 reasons to support MOD

Jake & Josh were born May 11, 2002 -- or 17 weeks before their due date. They were in only the 23rd week of what's supposed to be a 40-week term. That put them "on the brink of viability," meaning the low end of the survival chart. And if they did make it, they were in the high-risk group for all sorts of disabilities. The chances that even one of them would have a "normal" life were too slim to calculate.

Josh had a heart operation his third day and Jake had a very risky bowel surgery his sixth day.

Slowly but surely, the boys began overcoming their obstacles. Jake came home a few days before Thanksgiving and Josh joined him about a week later, albeit attached to an oxygen tank. Both also were taking all their meals through a feeding tube.

Now fast forward to 2012.

From their birth weight of 1 pound, 2 ounces (almost exactly the size of a Beanie Baby bear), the boys are both thriving young men. They are in 3rd grade and as healthy as anyone their age - nearly 10.

Their feeding tubes were removed March 30, 2007, clearing the final hurdle on their amazing journey!!!

Along with their proud big brother Zac, we celebrate their incredible development every day, realizing we've been twice blessed. Now we are joining others in hopes of raising money to help fund research that can lead to more happy stories like ours.

Through the generosity of our "Jake & Josh Fan Club" we've raised $40,362 over the last six years. We also were proud to have served as the Ambassador Family for the Dallas chapter in 2007 and to have been the co-chairs of the State Family Teams Committee in 2008 and '09.

As much as we'd appreciate your donation, we'd be just as happy having you join us on the Aron Family Team on April 16!

PS -- If you'd like to see more pictures or get more details about their incredible story, visit our Web site www.jakeandjosh.net

Here's a link to our annual e-mail: http://jakeandjosh.net/031611.aspx

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

Your gift will support March of Dimes research and programs that help moms have full-term pregnancies and babies begin healthy lives. And it will be used to bring comfort and information to families with a baby in newborn intensive care.