I am going to start off with a quote I heard recently. “Life isn’t a matter of milestones, but of moments” by Rose Kennedy. This quote is important to me right now because I have just started my last semester of college. This means that I have to move on to the big world soon. However, this quote reminds me to not focus or worry about what is going to happen but to focus on the moments right now. A random fun fact is that I’m also going to be learning guitar this semester! This quote is also relevant to babies who are born too early. Although they are trying to reach milestones and become healthier every moment counts and is crucial for them. By supporting the March of Dimes we are all helping these moments count even more and giving them a better chance at life.
During this Valentine’s Day don’t forget to think of the families who are dealing with a child being in the NICU. You can take small travel size bottles of lotion, shampoo, conditioner, soap and other items to your local March of Dimes chapter this items will be given to families in the NICU who need basic supplies like this. These are easy items to collect when you stay in hotels or going through the dollar section at Target.
This year I hope more Circle K members and others are encouraged and inspired to volunteer and walk with in the March for Babies walks. Spread the word any way you can Facebook, Twitter, emails, texts, posters, and flyers anything. Get the word out about the March of Dimes and premature birth. We can all help more babies have a better chance at life and not be more prematurely.
To find a March for babies walk near you go to this website and just type your zip code in: http://www.marchforbabies.org (If you raise 100 dollars online by February 28 you get a free March of Dimes water bottle!)
If you, your home club, division, or district are volunteering and doing projects for the March of Dimes I want to hear from you. Please feel free to email me at [email protected] or connect with me on Facebook. I want to show others what we are doing to help fight for babies in the fight against prematurity.
Did you know Hilary Duff supports the March of Dimes? Check out her video here.
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with Ambassador Kelsey Gower