I am extremely proud and grateful to announce that I will be running the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon for the organization March of Dimes for their Run For Babies NYC team! The March of Dimes is a non-profit organization that strives to raise awareness about premature birth and improve the health of mothers and babies. With preterm birth and maternal death rates continuing to rise, I’m committed to raising funds so that every family gets the best possible start.
As many of you know, Owen and Olivia, my now 12 year old twins, were born premature at 30 weeks on November 2, 2011. Their arrival came suddenly and unexpectedly. They were immediately placed on a ventilator, in an incubator, and on a NG tube for feeding. We were scared and didn't know what their outlook looked like. They spent 73 days in the NICU growing & getting stronger but progress was never linear. They had to overcome so much in order to come home. After many ups and downs, thankfully, they were able to come home in early January.
From fighting to take their first breath, learning how to eat, working hard in PT, OT, and ST to meet their goals, and gaining weight - many "firsts" that come naturally for babies were delayed and harder for them. Without an amazing medical care team, the NICU journey would have been even more challenging.
Owen and Olivia have given me strength to run marathons. I like to think that running a marathon is easier than navigating the challenges of premature twins! I am honored to run the NYC Marathon for March for Babies. The NYC Marathon is on November 3, 2024, one day after Owen and Olivia's 13th birthday.
As a member of this incredible team, I have pledged to raise funds in support of The March of Dimes. I am asking you to please support me and help me in my fundraising efforts. Your gift supports March of Dimes research and programs that help moms have full-term pregnancies and babies begin healthy lives. And it’s used to bring comfort and information to families with a baby in the NICU. Thank you!
With preterm birth rates continuing to rise, the U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially for women and babies of color.
At March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement™ you're lifting up communities, creating connections and taking action to make America a more equitable place and ensure that every mom and baby is healthy.
Together, we’re marching to raise funds and awareness to transform the health of all families!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
