Bros on the Go

Hi! We're the Lorino family- JT, Nikki, Lukin, Cogan, and Dean- and we are proud to be this year's ambassador family. 

Cogan and Dean were born at 29 weeks and 1 day weighing 2#14.4 oz and 3#1.5 oz respectively. 

Our story has the happiest of endings when, after 46 days and very few setbacks, we left the hospital with our healthy boys and a lifetime of memories connected to our stay. To this day, Cogan and Dean include the NICU in our prayer song and we talk about what life was like when our hearts lived in two places.

What motivated us to get involved with the March for Babies and become this year’s ambassador family is the incredible way that March of Dimes advocates, champions, and connects for all moms and all babies. We had a tremendous amount of education and support before, during, and after our experience. What we love about March of Dimes is the way that they actively engage in the direct support of NICU families that may not have the same opportunities as our family has had. 

While prematurity can affect any baby, we know that there are increased risks and health disparities in our communities. March of Dimes’ commitment to decrease the health equity gap gives us hope that all babies born at Ascension-St. Joseph have the same chances to a best start that our boys had through quality prenatal care and education.  And when things don’t go according to plan despite our best efforts, March of Dimes is committed to supporting families experiencing challenging beginnings and devastating losses. 

We are so grateful to each and every one of you for your participation and support of the March for Babies. Whether your personal motivation comes from a place of gratitude or grief, we are proud to be coming together to support such an amazing organization.