There are several reasons why I walk. My niece, Avery, was born at 32 weeks. She spent the first several weeks of her life in NICU. She had her good days and not so good days, but through it all she was a fighter. She is now 18 and a Great student and amazing athlete. My Family was once again faced with a premature delivery, when I delivered my first child. Addison was born at 34 weeks, and she spent 9 days in NICU. She too was a fighter and is now 14 years old and loves to play volleyball and spend time with her family and friends. I am so thankful every day for her and for the team of doctors and nurses that took care of her. My niece, Chloe, and my other 2 daughters, Abigail and Ainsley were all born at 36 weeks, but luckily none of them had to stay in NICU. Chloe is 14 and loves track, volleyball and spending time with her family and friends. Abigail is 13 and loves softball, volleyball, and spending time with her family and friends. Ainsley is 12 and loves to sing, dance, tumble, volleyball, and spend time with her family and friends. We were once again faced with a premature delivery when my nephew, Brian, was born. He also spent his first could of weeks in the NICU. He is now 11 and loves school and playing baseball. We were faced again with a lengthy NICU stay when my niece, Brooke, was born. She was born with a cardiac heart defect and PKU. She has been through so much to include open heart surgery. She is a fighter and just the cutest little thing. She loves school and playing with her friends and cousins. She still has a long road ahead of her, but with God's love and healing touch we know she will be well taken care of. These are my reasons for walking.
Everyday, thousands of babies are born too soon, too small and often very sick. I'm walking in March for Babies, because I want to do something about this.
Please visit my fundraising page to make a donation. Together we’ll be part of a movement to make America a more equitable place and ensure that every mom and baby is healthy.
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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