Kevin and LaRyssa Cole

Next month, we are walking for something deeply personal—our daughter, Parker.

Parker came into the world at just 26 weeks gestation, far earlier than we ever expected, and our lives quickly became centered around the NICU. What should have been the first days of cuddles and quiet moments turned into weeks and then months of monitors, medical teams, and learning how strong such a tiny human could be.

My pregnancy was also not what we imagined. Complications, including preeclampsia, changed everything in an instant and led to Parker’s early arrival. It was overwhelming, scary, and completely out of our control.

But through it all, Parker showed us what resilience truly looks like.

Today, we are beyond grateful for how far she has come—but we know our story is not unique. So many families experience premature birth, complicated pregnancies, and long NICU stays. And no family should have to walk that journey alone.

That’s why we’re proud to be walking with March of Dimes as part of “Parker’s Pals.”

We are walking to:
💜 Support research that helps prevent premature birth
💜 Advocate for healthy pregnancies 
💜 Help give every baby the strongest possible start

If you feel called to support, we would be so grateful for a donation of any size—or even just sharing our page. Every dollar truly makes a difference.

Thank you for supporting Parker, our family, and so many others like us.

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