I walk in honor of all of the premature babies and babies with life threatening defects and illnesses. As a NICU nurse, I have had the opportunity to watch these little fighters, first hand, overcome obstacles and beat the odds. I have celebrated with families getting to take their sweet babies home, and I have mourned with parents having to say goodbye.
I walk in hopes that medicine will continue to advance and lives will be saved, and that families will recieve the best care resulting in healthier mamas and babies.
There are many reasons I walk, but the one most precious to my heart is in honor of my sweet daughter, Lilly Grace Peacock. Lilly was born at 32 weeks and weighed 2lbs. 11 ounces. She was diagnosed with Trisomy 13, a rare chromosomal defect that is fatal. I walk in memory of Lilly, our beautiful baby girl who forever changed our lives, and taught us just how deeply we could love and how deeply we are loved by God.
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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