As many of you know, our dear sweet son, DJ was born at 36 weeks and he weighed 5 pounds at birth. We were truly blessed that he was able to come home with us and didn't require any special extended hospital stay or treatments. While we were very blessed to have a successful premature birth, many families are not as blessed. When I found out about this amazing event, I had to be a part of it.
Did you know that premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death in the first month of life? It affects half a million babies a year in the United States. Those who survive may have lifelong health problems. And premature births are on the rise -- up to 30% since 1981.
That is why I am asking you to support me in March of Dimes WalkAmerica. Because premature birth can happen to any pregnant woman. It happened to me!!!
In nearly half the cases, the causes are unknown. The March of Dimes is leading the way to find answers by supporting research into the causes of premature birth. I am joining the fight, and so can you.
Your support helps fund:
-Research into stress and other factors that may trigger preterm labor.
-Programs to educate pregnant women to recognize the warning signs of preterm labor.
-Tools to help health care providers find better ways to detect women who may be at risk for preterm labor.
Please join in and help fight prematurity. Please!!! take a moment to view my webpage and sponsor me in the Walk that saves babies! My goal is to raise $250.00 on or before April 29, 2006. I pray that you will be able to support this amazing event.
Please take a moment to visit my page and donate. It's for a good cause. Everytime you see DJ's cute face
just know that you're doing this for him and for all the babies who were born prematurely!!!!!
Please!!!!!! click HERE to donate.
Thank You!
The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.
Please!!! email or comment if you're interested in sponsoring our family for this worthwhile cause!!!
2 comments:
Hi there
We give locally; otherwise I'd be glad to. All the girls were preemies; Rebecca the smallest at 2 lbs 5 oz and Elcie has cerebral palsy.
We manage to do a little for them every year along with UCP and a couple of others.
Our daughter was premature as well weighing in at 4 lbs 11oz!! Too cool you are supporting the cause!
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