slept , worked , wept , had date nights and celebrations . San Diego ’ s Ronald McDonald House provided us the ability to stay close to Owen when he needed us most . It helped us to stay strong , healthy and nourished ,” Darlene shared with GB Magazine .
Owen ’ s First Brithday
Owen spent his first two birthdays in the hospital , and each birthday since has been a special milestone . This little fighter has grown into a delightful , thriving six-year-old who loves trucks and being a new big brother . This year , Red Shoe Day celebrates Owen with a special challenge to help more children and families .
Celebrate Owen Challenge : Let ’ s Raise $ 6,000 on May 6th
You can celebrate this remarkable six-yearold on May 6th by supporting Red Shoe Day and give in honor of Owen . Every dollar raised in this challenge will be matched , dollar for dollar , up to $ 6,000 , by GEICO and the Witte Family Charitable Trust for double the impact .
Visit www . RedShoeDaySD . com to join a team , donate , participate in the Celebrate Owen Challenge , and learn more about San Diego ’ s Ronald McDonald House .
Celebrating Owen ’ s birhtday at the Ronald McDonald House
San Diego County McDonald ’ s restaurant . Simply let your McDonald ’ s cashier know you would like to add a $ 1 , $ 2 or $ 3 contribution to your bill , and it will directly benefit San Diego ’ s Ronald McDonald House .
Red Shoe Day Helps Little Fighters Like Owen
Darlene and Nick Abrams welcomed their son Owen to the world at just 24 weeks old . Though he weighed just 1 pound and 2 ounces , he was a fighter . Owen ’ s condition was especially challenging , and his parents had to be available within a moment ’ s notice should his condition change . Nick and Darlene found support at San Diego ’ s Ronald McDonald House for nearly two years while he grew strong enough to go home .
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