I was born on September 9, 2006. I weighed only 3 pounds, 6.4 ounces and was 17 inches long at birth. (My baby bracelet was the same size as my Dad's wedding band!) Although I exercised my lungs when I was delivered, I was immediately whisked away to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Good Samaritan Hospital because of my prematurity. I spent 20 long days and nights there. I am so very thankful for the NICU's wonderful doctors and nurses, as well as the March of Dimes, for helping me survive and for providing comfort to my Mom and Dad during a time of need. I am fortunate that I'm now healthy sophmore! As you know, I'm persistent and have a big personality!
Therefore, we are once again joining the front lines with many other families to help fight prematurity. We are participating in March for Babies because we believe in the March of Dimes mission to save babies. By walking with us and/or raising money, not only do you support health care and medical research, you will also help to support community services and parent education. Money raised in March for Babies provides information and comfort to families of babies in neonatal intensive care units, just like it did for my Mom and Dad. Please lend a helping hand as Mom, Dad, Paxton, Auggie, Avery and I support this cause that is so close to our hearts.
Love, Rylie Adysen
March of Dimes is dedicated to bringing people together to tackle America's maternal and infant health crisis—one person, one community, and one step at a time. More than a series of walks, March for Babies is an annual tradition that supports moms and babies every day, every step of the way.
March for Babies connects friends, families, and coworkers to improve the health of families nationwide. Together with March of Dimes, each step forward brings us closer to a healthy future for all.
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