March of Dimes Fight For Preemies

Posted by kim on November 5, 2009

The March of Dimes, in conjunction with Bloggers Unite is asking bloggers to put a badge on your blog this month for Prematurity Awareness Month…

Do you know a baby that was born too soon, too small, unable to suck, unable to breathe on his own? Premature birth is a health crisis that jeopardizes the lives and health of nearly half-million babies each year. It is the #1 killer of newborns and can lead to lifelong disabilities. Worse: the number has increased 31 percent since 1981. It can happen without warning and for no known reason. Until we have more answers, anyone’s baby, could be born too soon.

Medical advances give even the tiniest babies a chance of survival, yet for many babies premature birth is still a life or death condition. It’s the #1 cause of death during the first month of life. And babies who survive face serious health challenges and risk lifelong disabilities.

The rate of premature birth has never been higher. In half the cases, we simply don’t understand what went wrong. We need to fight for answers. And, ultimately, preventions.

November 17 is dedicated to raising awareness of the crisis of premature birth. The March of Dimes invites bloggers to get involved.

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Maddie’s Monster helps March of Dimes

Posted by kim on April 30, 2009

When CurlyQ Cuties heard about Maddie Spohr, they were profoundly touched. They reached out to her family to see if they could help raise money for the March of Dimes. Maddie’s parents, Heather and Mike, designed Maddie’s Monster in Maddie’s memory. Profits from the sale of Maddie’s Monster will donated to the March of Dimes in Maddie’s memory. Order yours today!

Remembering Maddie Spohr

Posted by kim on April 14, 2009

Madeline Alice Spohr was born 11 weeks premature on November 11th, 2009 to Heather and Mike Spohr of The Spohrs Are Multiplying and The Newborn Identity respectively.  Although Maddie had health issues associated with prematurity, she was doing quite well until an infection took her life on April 7th, 2009. The funeral for 17-month old Maddie Spohr was held today in California, where guests were encouraged to wear purple. Online bloggers have been mourning Maddie’s loss worldwide. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you contribute to the March of Dimes in memory of Madeline. You can read more about Maddie at RememberMaddie.com. Rest in Peace Little Girl.