NICU Ninjas

Premmie Marathon Challenge 2024

NICU Ninja's

Hello team!!!! many of you know our little NICU Ninja's Oliver and the beautiful sisters, Mahlia and Lilah. Oliver (25 weeks and 535g) and Mahlia (24+2 weeks and 420g) were NICU buddies and shared a room for much of their neonatal stay and in that time their parents, Dani and Roger and Rhiannon and Andrew forged a friendship during this intense time!! Since then our families have had lots of fun times together which has cemented our bond that started when our children were sick and tiny premature babies in Flinders Neonatal Unit. Dani and Roger were second time NICU parents as they had already ridden this crazy rollercoaster of highs and lows with their firstborn daughter Lilah who was born at 27 weeks in 2015. In 2020 Dani and Rhiannon completed the Premmie Marathon Challenge, during this time Mahlia was still very unwell in hospital! In 2021  they both worked with a neonatal parent team and Running for Premature Babies and The Flinders Foundation to raise funds to purchase a NAVA Ventilator, which the unit did not have when Mahlia and Ollie were in the unit and access to one of these would have helped them both immensely with their very undeveloped lungs. This event was held in memory of the beautiful Willow Bone who was in NICU with Ollie and Mahlia and sadly passed away the day before her first birthday. Throughout their stay in the neonatal unit both families realised how much of the equipment these babies need for survival is so often donated because the hospital doesn't have enough of it. Both families are incredibly grateful for the treatment and beautiful care, from the incredible nurses and doctors, our children received in their neonatal journey we believe it is important and want to  give back to those who are on or yet to commence their neonatal journey. 
So please join our Premmie Marathon Team this year to help us raise funds to help other babies just like Ollie, Mahlia and Lilah have a better chance of survival. 

Much love,
Dani and Rhiannon xxx

Thank you to our Sponsors

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The Caps

Well done guys on another incredible effort of fundraising for premmies. Sending our love and hoping you have a tail wind the whole way!! ❤️ The Caps xxxx

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Danielle Walker

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Helen Ross

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Roger Bennie

you girls are doing a fantastic job as usual xx

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Tania & David White

You go girl! Wish you a cruisey run and sending ❤️ to you all xxx

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Donna Stewart

Go strong Em 💕

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Mccully Family

You’re doing a great job!! 😘

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Tanya Pawley - Agp

I’ve followed your beautiful family since coming across your fb page when Mahlia was born. What an absolute inspiration you all are! Keep smashing those goals! Xx

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Rhiannon

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Kaye Robinson

Love you my favourite child 🤍

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Lyn Morgan

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Linda Van Dyk

Go Ollie you are such an inspiration

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Gini, Laura And Ella

You go girls! What an inspiration you are! Maybe you can take Laura for one of your runs one day? Keep up the good work!! Xxx

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Sally Walker

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Kelly Mittal

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Liz King

Amazing job Dani, Lilah and Mahlia

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Facebook Donation

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Rach Healy

❤️

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Claire Miller

Great work Shelley!

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S,n,h And C Bray

Go girl, you are awesome as always....a cause close to our hearts xx

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Jakeb Solley

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Anne May

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She Digital

Good luck, Shell!

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Jo Reed

Keep knitting Lyn, your amazing 👏

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Di Westhorpe

Fabulous job girls xx

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Anonymous

Best of luck, beautiful cause 😍

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Tim Walker

Good on you girls!

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Trish & Mark Yeomans

❤️❤️❤️

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Rene Green

Go you miracle Ninjas

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Amber Addicott

Killing it ladies-you are all an absolute inspiration!

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Anonymous

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Auntie Tree

Three amazing girls! Well done! xxx

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Lane Family

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Allison Wilson

Wonderful cause to support ❤️

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Michael Paul

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Generous Supporters

Your donation has been matched by our Generous Supporters DOUBLING the positive IMPACT on the lives of premature babies

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Jen Joy

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Rachel Southwell

Great work Hudson and Emily. Sorry I didn’t join you this year! I will next year! Keep running you legends !! Love Aunty Rach

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Lilah Bennie

I hope other babies like me and Mahlia get a chance to live a wonderful life

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Sonia & Cameron

So proud of you & Hudson, keep running for those precious premiers. Lots of love ❤️

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Livingston Nicole

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Pa

Love you

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Helen

Good on you Nicole. xo

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Colleen Baker

🥰🏃‍♀️

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Sharyn Gifford

You and your family are such troopers. Love ya lots xx

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Joan

Keep knitting Lyn.

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Keith And Glenys Livingston

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Heather @ Olly

You go girl Are you pounding the streets of Pirie

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Laura Davies

You & your girls continue to amaze me 💜

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Cathryn Hayes

Always so proud you crazy cat xxx

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Shelley Dunning

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Sarah Hole

Absolutely amazing! Girl Power! 👊💗

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Carole Woodmore

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Neil Edwards

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Kirralee & Luke

Smashing it guys!! 💜💜

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Carol And John White

Amazing effort xx

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Mel, Dean & Laura

You girls are amazing! Love watching your inspiring journey xxx

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Generous Supporters

Your donation has been matched by our Generous Supporters DOUBLING the positive IMPACT on the lives of premature babies

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Susan Schefermann

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Craig And Linda Oliphant

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Kate Millard

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Emily Farquhar

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Rory

You can do it! Love Rory x

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Robyn Dunning

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Jeanette & Trevor Farquhar

so very proud :)

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Facebook Donation

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Facebook Donation

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Alexandra Simmons

$50

Kate Uduma

Fabulous effort 👏

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Facebook Donation

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Colleen Baker

Go Ollie and your friends 😍👏

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Betsa Trujillo

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Optiver Pty Ltd

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Optiver Pty Ltd

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Optiver Pty Ltd

You rock at this, for receiving a donation within 24 hours of registering :)

$40

Optiver Pty Ltd

You rock at this, for receiving a donation within 24 hours of registering :)

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Facebook Donation

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Optiver Pty Ltd

You rock at this, for receiving a donation within 24 hours of registering :)

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Anonymous

$40

Optiver Pty Ltd

You rock at this, for receiving a donation within 24 hours of registering :)

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Abby Noedorfer

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Sam

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Lauren Jones

Go Slades and friends! All the best for your Marathon Challenge. XO

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Generous Supporters

Your donation has been matched by our Generous Supporters DOUBLING the positive IMPACT on the lives of premature babies

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Ligita

Keep up the good work Rhiannon.

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Lynn Schmaal

Great work girls

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Sandra

Always have been and continue to be a huge inspiration 💞

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Belinda S

All the very best Emily & Hudson

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Rachael Gurner

What a team 🥇🏃‍♀️ Mahlia & Lilah you are certainly a mighty team & your super mum 🩷 keep kicking goals. We love you X

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Facebook Donation

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Kate Connole

Proud of you, looking forward to the sweaty red faced selfies!

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Gail Bruhn

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Benger Family

Cheering you girls on from the sidelines. Keep pounding the pavement (or sand in your case). Xx

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Janie

Great work Lyn...keep those fingers clicking away...🧶👶🧸

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Olivia Walford

Good luck beautiful lady xx

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Generous Supporters

Your donation has been matched by our Generous Supporters DOUBLING the positive IMPACT on the lives of premature babies

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Deb

You go girl…. So proud of you!!!!!!!

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Tahnee Gillies

You are never anything short of amazing. Love you lots xx

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Zoe

As a fellow premmie happy to support

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Marissa Bolton

Love you guys!! Absolutely amazing family 🥰🥰

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Lisa Lucas

Well done! Amazing work 👏

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Joan Bell

Go girls 💕💕

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Rose Monaghan

Well done Ollie. That’s why we have big brothers so we can hook a ride🥰

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The Andrzjczaks

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Julie ?

💜💜💜💜

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Hannah

You are amazing. The world needs more people like you. Love your work xxx

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Annette Yeoman

Lyn well done on achieving your goal of knitting 30 beanies.

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Brenda Doran

💕💕

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D&r

So proud of you all. Go Ollie xxx

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Jack Drever

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Alicia

Go Ollie!!

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Emma Childs

🌻

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Celeste

Love your work

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Katie Dunnicliff

Keep up the good work!

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David

What a great cause! Good luck Lyn.

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Amanda Marcel

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Darrell Graham

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Bonners

Onya Foxy x

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Jo Highcock

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Brooke

Great work Katie, such a wonderful cause x

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Vanessa Chambers

We love you so much Hudson 🧡🧡

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Sonia Gibson-white

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Merve Hosgelen

Well done Slade family for raising awareness and funds for other families.

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Jess

Beautiful cause Shell and a huge well done on the runs 👏🏼

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Facebook Donation

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Facebook Donation

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Facebook Donation

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Darren Richardson

Well done Rhiannon. We love what you are doing.

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Generous Supporters

Your donation has been matched by our Generous Supporters DOUBLING the positive IMPACT on the lives of premature babies

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Jennifer Stratford

Go Lyn 🙂

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Kathleen

Big love and support for me xx

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Gillian Gitsham

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Jo Dey

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Nicole H

Great effort for a very worthy cause, well done Katie 👏

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Gma June Albon

Go Emily, so proud of you all :)

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Gillian Gitsham

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Mel Heide

Ollie Man!!!! My little buddy, love you guys so much 🩵

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Amy Gill

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Generous Supporters

Your donation has been matched by our Generous Supporters DOUBLING the positive IMPACT on the lives of premature babies

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Rhianna Hedley

Well done to you all! 💜

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Rosaleen And Vic Caputo

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Claire

Go Rhiannon 💖 such a great cause!

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Generous Supporters

Your donation has been matched by our Generous Supporters DOUBLING the positive IMPACT on the lives of premature babies

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Silv Evely

Good luck!

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Generous Supporters

Your donation has been matched by our Generous Supporters DOUBLING the positive IMPACT on the lives of premature babies

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Ros Trenorden

Well done Lyn…keep that crochet hook going. Hope your little grandie is doing well

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Jennifer Painter

Good luck, great cause

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Anonymous

Great job

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Paula Healey

You’re a trooper Katie, well done for making a difference xx

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Rose Smith

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Lyn Orbons

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Leisa ??

Good on ya, Hun!

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Kusum Mor

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Facebook Donation

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Facebook Donation

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Facebook Donation

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Tracy Rogers

Good Luck!

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Tracy Rogers

Good Luck!

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Liz

Well done Katie. Great cause 🩵

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Jess

Love you girl!!

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Koma Bhave

$11

Carly

Well done Em and Huddy 👏

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Gurpreet Kaur

❤️

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Ulrika Deckart

We love it when Ollie visits us.

$11

Generous Supporters

Your donation has been matched by our Generous Supporters DOUBLING the positive IMPACT on the lives of premature babies

$11

Sophie Graham

$11

Anju Singh Dhankhar

Good job Kusum

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Amy Smith

Well done Katie!!! Xx

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Anonymous

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Facebook Donation

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Kusum Mor

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Kusum Mor