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Cheyenne Faulkner

Premmie Marathon Challenge 2025

This November I’m taking on the Premmie Marathon Challenge

Our Story – George Alexander ?

On the 21st of April 2025 at 11:47am, we welcomed our precious boy, George Alexander, into this world at just 27 weeks. He weighed 1.3kg, measured 37cm long, with a head of 25cm – so tiny, yet so mighty.

George’s arrival was nothing short of a rollercoaster. After being turned away from our first hospital and told it wasn’t labour, I laboured at home for 12 hours before making it to a hospital in Perth. For another five days, I was told nothing was wrong because my cervix wasn’t opening – even though my body knew otherwise. I was maxed out on every drug possible to stop the labour, and during this time Nic was desperately trying to get an emergency flight home from Japan. He made it back just in time, and only days later my placenta began to rupture. George’s cord was presenting first, and his little life was at risk.

An emergency C-section was performed – I was put to sleep, lost 2.7 litres of blood, and spent the night in ASCU. Since then, I’ve had two blood transfusions, and while I’m still healing, the hardest part has been watching our tiny boy fight for his life in NICU.

George wasn’t able to breathe on his own, his heart rate struggled to stabilise, and every day brought new challenges. From CPAP and high-flow oxygen, feeding tubes, incubators and cots, x-rays, blood tests, swallow tests, and brain scans – George has already been through more in his short life than many face in a lifetime. He was also diagnosed with ROP in his right eye and has battled setbacks that tested us all.

After three long months in NICU, we finally brought him home – only to face another heartbreaking hurdle. His stomach was too immature and too small to cope with breast milk, something we only discovered after he lost nearly 600g at home. He was rushed back to Perth Children’s Hospital, where we spent another two weeks before being sent home again – this time with an NG feeding tube.

Throughout all of this, we’ve spent Easter, Mother’s Day, and even my birthday in hospital. It’s been one of the hardest seasons of our lives – balancing the heartbreak of leaving our baby boy in hospital each night while trying to be present for our toddler, who has already stepped so beautifully into her role as big sister.

George is now 4.5 months old (1.5 months corrected), and though the journey has been anything but easy, he is growing stronger each day. He is our little miracle – our proof that even the tiniest fighters can have the biggest strength.

We are so grateful to the NICU team, Ronald McDonald House, and every single person who has helped us, supported us, or held us up during this time. Please be kind and patient with us as we continue to settle into life as a NICU family – our days are long, our emotions heavy, but our hearts are full of love and hope.

?? Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Because of George’s fight, this November I’ll be taking on a challenge that means so much to me.

I have committed to covering 200km by foot to raise money for premature babies and their families. This is something I never imagined I could do – especially only six months after having an emergency classical C-section where I nearly lost my own life.

Every step I take will be for George, for his NICU friends, and for the families who need hope. This is my way of honouring his fight, giving back to the incredible teams who care for babies like him, and helping other families walking this road.

If you are able, please consider donating to my cause. No matter how big or small, your support will make such a difference for premature babies and their families.

? From the bottom of my heart – thank you

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Raised

$1,700

My Goal

$3,000

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$42
$42 - Could provide a jaundiced baby with access to a phototherapy light for 3.5 weeks. Jaundice is very common in premature babies and if left untreated can cause brain damage
$60
$60 - Could provide a technologically advanced humidicrib for a sick or premature baby for 5 days. These humidicribs have been described as ‘the next best thing to the womb’
$187
$187 - Could provide a life-saving resuscitation cot for 23 babies born in distress and needing assistance to breathe.
$526
$526 - Could provide a state-of-the-art neonatal ventilator for 8 weeks with for a baby with underdeveloped lungs, weighing as little as 500g

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My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

$200

Mum N Dad Faulkner

$197.29

Jeannie G

What an honor to meet u a Har Bar, Dunsborough. Sending you love and light

$106.12

Candy Jones

So so proud of you ❤️

$104.92

Katie Franco

Your amazing darl!

$103.72

Waroona Playgroup

All the support from your Waroona playgroup family! 💙

$64.67

Glennyse Gilbert

Go girl. Give it your best shot. If you need a babysitter while you do it I will be around.

$64.67

Chris Coyle

$64.67

Margaret Russell

You & your little boy George have been through so much trauma, I admire your courage & strength you both have. Wishing you the best in better days ahead ❤️

$64.67

Er Faulkner

You go cheys xxx

$64.67

Pamela Jovanovich

$63.23

Caleb Brittain

Being prem born myself your story hit home. It is a miracle that both of you made it through. Thankyou for sharing your story and bringing awareness!

$54.12

Michelle Moloney

You are amazing!

$54.12

Chris Beel

$50

Cath

$50

Hayley Pollard

$50

Cyrstal Maybourne

$45.65

Jennifer Szczecinski

$45.65

Blake Johnson

$45.65

Parn

Thanks for doing this, Chey! ❤️ You're legend!💫

$33.15

Jasmine

So incredibly proud lovely! Baby George is so lucky to have you as his mum Sending all the love & motivation from the Olivers 🩵

$33.15

Sara Carna

$27.81

Michelle & Wayne Lockley

You go girl, love you Cheyz 💜

$22.58

Jessie Mclean

❤️

$22.58

Sam

So proud of you huni you’re an absolute superstar! Sending so much love to you and your beautiful family 💕

$22.58

Anonymous

$22.58

Rahni Ferris

$12

Kyal Mason

Best of luck completing your challenge for such a great cause!

$10

Brianna & James Aird

You got this girl! Love Bree & James