Dear Friends, Christmas 2010, our good friend and fellow teacher Leila Manning gave birth to twin boys - a joyful moment tempered by their premature arrival at only 24 weeks (16 weeks early). The two boys, Liam and Ewan, weighed under two pounds each, and have had a series of health problems related to their premature birth. Liam . Ewan struggled with a series of infections, surgeries and blood transfusions and survived only 75 days. Liam went home in April and is celebrating many new milestones and adventures. In order to show our support for Leila, her husband Scott, and Liam, we will be joining a group of friends, family, and co-workers in walking the March of Dimes March for Babies on April 28 in memory of Ewan Rendleman. Every day, thousands of babies are born too soon, too small and often very sick. Our team is walking in March for Babies because we want to do something about this. I know you care, too. That's why I'm asking you to join us. It's easy: just click the join this team button. If you can't walk with us, please help by donating to our team. You can do so right on this page. Thank you for helping us give all babies a healthy start! The mission of March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Your support is greatly appreciated, Diane The mission of March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.
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!
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