I support the March for Babies because our tiny baby would not have survived without the March of Dimes grantees' Surfactant Therapy, developed in 1985; Kala's undeveloped lungs were collapsed as many babies born 15 weeks early experience and she was unable to breathe. Surprise! I am a mommy of a micro preemie born at 25 weeks, just 13" long, weighing 1# 10oz! Several medical professionals warned me that I would never be a mom; the March of Dimes granted me the greatest miracle of all: babies breath.
I support my great neice, angel baby Serenity, born at 28 weeks, her short life reiterates how fragile the tiny lungs are and how vital propper training and equipment is for the medical team trusted to advocate for life.
I support my great nephew Isaiah, born at 24 weeks and celebrating his first birthday soon.
I support Papa Dan who is finally able to walk without braces; fortunately, his afliction is seldomn heard of with the eradication of Polio.
I support the friends I have made through the March for Babies network and all of you whose lives have been impacted.
Thank you for helping me give all babies a healthy start, mother's a healthy pregnancy, and doctors the research and technology to save precious lives so that another woman can hear that little voice proclaim, "I love you, mommy"!
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!
