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Bec Bear

Premmie Marathon Challenge 2026

I'm walking 142km to celebrate Bear-dowling Premmies.

My Progress

I've raised

$374

I've Moved

88KM

My Target

142KM

Circling back

It's been a hot minute since I was involved in premmie fundraising, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to circle back to a cause that is so close to my heart.

I am the mama of premmies, and I'm now the grandmother of a premmie, having experienced the depths of a marathon journey that I wish none of us had to take.  

My introduction to NICU-mama life was back in 2002, when my 816g bundle of baby-boy-joy arrived 14 weeks early on American Independence day. Just 14 months later, his critically ill sister sped to join him 13 weeks early, and our family endured the marathon of almost 8 months in hospital during 2002/03.

We know about marathons. NICU families know about marathons. And on some level, NICU babies know about marathons. Their precious lives began as a marathon. My position is unwavering in supporting families who spend time in the NICU: if they have no choice but to sign up for that marathon, then I will happily choose to do it with them. 

Please support us if you can!

Every day in Australia, 71 babies are born prematurely.

This November, I'm taking on the Premmie Marathon Challenge to give these babies the best chance at life.

The funds I raise will help Running for Premature Babies provide life-saving neonatal equipment for hospitals around Australia, giving premature and critically ill babies the chance to grow stronger and go home with their families.

If you're able to support me, I'd be incredibly grateful. Every donation helps fund the equipment and research that gives premature babies a better chance of survival and quality of life.

Thank you for supporting my challenge and helping Australia's tiniest babies. 💜

Please help me
reach my goal

Raised

$375

My goal

$500

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$33
$33 - Helps monitor a baby’s vitals for 3 critical days, tracking heart rate, oxygen, and breathing.
$61
$61 - Helps provide 1 full day of specialised respiratory support in a humidicrib.
$112
$112 - Helps provide 7 days of temperature-controlled care in a humidicrib, giving a baby a safe place to grow.
$286
$286 - Helps provide 14 days of life-saving ventilator support to help a premature baby breathe.
$526
$526 - Helps provide 10 days of comprehensive NICU care, combining ventilation, monitoring, and incubator support.

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My achievements

Thank you to my donors

$78.42

Bec Bear

$67.80

John Mendoza

Mama Bear … go you good thing!

$67.80

Karen Gardner

$67.80

Nic 🐝

❤️

$55.95

Tanya Moore

Go mama Bear! 💛

$36.93

Bella Dowling

To the strongest and most radient Mumma, I see the beauty you have crafted through your strife and unexpected obstacles. Love you to the moon and back x

Every day, 71 babies are born prematurely in Australia