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Help us give premature babies a better chance of survival
In November 2021, our beautiful boy was born at 32 weeks,
due to a sudden and unexpected placental abruption. Our pregnancy was uneventful and healthy to this point, so this turn of events came as a big shock to us. Our local hospital at Port
Macquarie can only care for babies born at 34 weeks or later, so, after an emergency c- section, we were
airlifted to the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney. There, we spent many
precious days with Marley and were hoping to bring our boy home in no time. We spent every possible moment with our precious son- cuddling, reading to him, caring for him, and just being with him. The NICU is not an easy place, though the nurses and doctors at The Royal North Shore Hospital were very kind and caring and looked after Marley with great professionalism.
Marley was doing really well. He had the deepest blue eyes, a calm personality,
and he was pretty damn cute. We were prepared for a transition back to Port
Macquarie Base Hospital, when one night we received the phone call every parent
in NICU fears: Marley had suddenly deteriorated and needed a blood transfusion.
We rushed to his bedside and witnessed that he was already half gone. Heartbreakingly, Marley
had suffered a massive brain hemorrhage which was very unusual for his age.
There was nothing that could have saved his life. We were told that he would only have another few hours to live. But Marley's heart was so strong- he did not want to go.
He peacefully passed away in our arms
the next day, at 12 days old, only knowing love.
This is the first time we share his story publicly as it is still difficult for us to find any words. But we also want to break the silence about baby loss and want to honour and share his meaningful life. With Marley's birthday anniversary and his passing date coming up this November, we thought it would be a good way to celebrate him as he has taught us so much. Marley, our firstborn son, will be loved forever.
To make Marley's life matter, not just for us, we want to give back in his honour and his memory. Therefore, throughout the month of November, we are walking/ running at least 200km for our little boy and raising money for the organization "Running for Premature Babies". Their founder, Sophie, has been such a pillar of strength for us throughout this very dark time. Her organization, based on the loss of her triplet sons and her husband, is providing life-saving equipment for critically ill and premature babies all over Australia.
We would truly appreciate your support by donating and sharing this email with whoever you feel would like to contribute. Together we can make a positive difference for another baby and family- in Marley's name.
Thank you so, so much. Your help means more than we can ever express.
By supporting us, you'll be raising funds to buy life-saving equipment that will give critically ill and premature babies, like Marley, a better chance of survival. Please donate in honour and in memory of Marley, if you can.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$500
Scott And Sarah
$500
Anonymous
💙💙💙💙💙💙 so beautiful Dani and Jack. You three are special beyond words xoxox
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Anonymous
$400
Grandma Alison
$300
Phil & Ana
Marley will forever be in our hearts and minds 💕 so happy to support you both for such an important cause.
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Angie
So much love to you both xx
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Penny Black
You are both so inspirational
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Harry And Erin
We love you both so much and carry our beautiful nephew in our hearts always ♥️
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G
Love and memories of marley
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Barbara Trottmann
Thinking of you and your lovely boy!
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Glenys Dore
Thank you for setting up such a beautiful gift to support vulnerable children and their families.
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Alfie
Sending my love out to Marley and his loving parents. Miss you heaps brother xoxo
$158.25
Amy Grodzicki
My dearest Dani and Jack, what amazing strong loving parents you are, and what an important celebration of love for Marley this is. Sending you all our love and support. Thank you for sharing this story so we can also know your beautiful Marley too. Alway in our hearts! xxx 💗
$155.40
Natalie Haider's Students: Jane, Ellen, Julie, Lindsey, Catherine
From Nat's yoga students, in memory of Marley, with love. Thanks to these students for attending my yoga offerings with all funds donated to this important cause: * Jane * Ellen * Julie * Lindsey *Catherine
$113.94
Deva And Miten
This comes with all our love and support for you both. Deva & Miten
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Sandra
We love this beautiful boy, too. He will always be part of our family. For you, Marley. I can't do anything else for you but this. Believe me that you will always be my little nephew. Love Auntie
$105.50
Mona
To the strongest woman I know and her baby💙
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Mariha And Wade
Remembering and loving Marley always
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Kieran
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Kim Annesley
Dani and Jack, My heart broke for you both when I saw this. Sending you both so much love and strength. Kim x
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Lindsey
Thinking of you all
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Shannon Kelly
Thanks for sharing your story with me ❤️
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Oma Inge
For Marley with all our love ❤️ forever in our hearts 💕
$105.50
Kate Molony
Dearest Dani & Jack There are no words. I think of the pain that you are both still going through continuously not having that beautiful little face with you. You are in my thoughts regularly. Sending so much love ❤️ This is such a worthy cause. xx
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Juanita Keir
💙💙💙💙 Forever in our hearts 💙💙💙💙
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Angelina And Briana Chamat
Xxx
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Dorothee
xxx
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Diane And Bruce Hindmarsh
Dani thank you for sharing your story with us - complete strangers - who happened to meet you while on the sea wall at North Haven. It is so important to get equipment into rural hospitals for such an occasion.
$105.50
Barb (got2luvdogs) Monument
So truly sorry for the loss of your precious boy, Marley. Stay strong & congratulations on a wonderful tribute to him.
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Melanie Sinton
With love & admiration for your strength in sharing Marley’s story 💙
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Arne Laucht
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Janet Lowndes
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Apurva, Raj And Riaan
Dear Dani & Jack There is not a single day that goes by without me remembering little Marley. This is such a beautiful way to honour his memory. Thinking of you and Jack and sending you lots of love and strength ❤️
$105.50
Dani And Jack Henshaw- Hill
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Lucy And Ramesh
I’m sure Marley is proud of you for doing this ❤️🙏✨💕
$105.50
Amy Sadgrove
Big love to you and Jack and Marley and may your story spread far and wide ✨
$105.50
Carolyn Dennett
$105.50
A. Jane ?
very much love to you all 💙
$105.50
Ulla Und Horst Laucht
$105.50
Catherine
For Marley, who flew too soon ❤️
$105.50
Mandy
I’ve only known you for a short time Dani, but your story has touched my heart and your courage is truly inspiring.
$105.50
Liz White
I'm sorry for your loss, Dani and Jack. What an incredible way to honour your beautiful Marley and to raise awareness through sharing your story. With love and heartfelt support.
$105.50
Tarryn Ellison
Honouring Marley, and thanking you Dani and Jack for your courage in sharing your story with the world. Sending so much love 💚💚
$105.50
Anonymous
With love to you all xxx
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Hanna Days
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Anonymous
Thank you for sharing your story Dani and Jack. For little Marley. You will be missed sweetpea.
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Kaveh Kabir
Excellent cause, Dani! My thoughts are with you, and I wish you lots of strength.
$100
Teresa
❤️
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Phil Dykes Automtive
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Arly Mehan
You are beautiful parents, so much love your way in your runs and in your hearts xx
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Jessica
So sorry for your loss, Marley looks so very beautiful . You are very brave to share your story, thank you for having the courage. Together we can all make an impact.
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Jennifer Yeh
Dear Dani and Jack, I am so sorry for your loss. I know no words can heal your pain but little Marley will always be your son and in our hearts. The number nine means “long lasting and forever”. Remember to be kind to yourself, wishing you comfort, courage, and lots of love.
$52.75
Kiah
Such a cutie!! Love and light to your little family.
$52.75
Giulia Scu
I’m terrible sorry to hear this Dani and Jack. My heart just sunk. Thank you for sharing your story and doing something amazing for future families. All of the love. Tom and Giulia
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Linda Braun
Marley is unforgottable for us as family with love.
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Audrey
Dear Dani, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family big hugs.
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Tori
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Tatiana Hemberger
Liebe Dani, es tut mir so unendlich Leid, deine Geschichte zu lesen und ich schicke dir alles Liebe und eine kleine Spende.
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Lloyd
Thank you for having the courage to share your story with us Dani and Jack. Marley is such a beautiful name, and what a gorgeous little boy. Love and hugs, Lloyd
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Anonymous
Sending love to you all xxx
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Mary-jane Squires
I'm so sorry that your precious little boy died. Well done on doing something positive in Marley's name. Despite the short time Marley was in your arms he will forever be in your hearts.💞
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Stephan Schneider
Ganz Liebe Grüße an meine Ostspanische Freundin!
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The Board Of Running For Premature Babies
We've matched your donation! Thank you for giving premature babies a better chance of survival.
$52.75
Ana Martin
$52.75
Anonymous
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Emily Panagakis
No one should ever have to experience what you went through . Incomprehensible . Words don’t do justice. Such strength and courage to carry on . Good luck with this great cause Dani and Jack . In loving memory of beautiful baby Marley…..always in your hearts xx
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Emily S
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. What an incredible way to honour your beautiful boy. Much love to you xxx
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Shane Ullman
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Vanessa Navarro
Thank you for sharing ❤️ So sorry Marley was taken by the angels so soon ❤️❤️❤️
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Familie Kumschier
With love xxx
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Verena Gerdes
💙💙💙 Denke so oft an euch.
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Julia & Marc
Thinking of you and little Marley. Sending lots of love. 💕
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Anonymous
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Rebecca Kucler
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Tara, Jez And Archie
In memory of beautiful Marley, one of Archie’s first roomies 🤍 Our hearts broke with you Jack and Dani. We are so sorry you couldn’t bring your little boy home. Sending love and strength.
$52.75
Annaliese + Dean
Always in our thoughts 🧡🧡🧡
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Louise Kiddell
Dani, there are no words. You and your baby are in my thoughts and heart. So much love and strength to you ❤️
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Cecile Owen
Thinking of you , Dani, on this very special day xx
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Kaan
Heartbroken for you both. Best wishes. Will always remember Marley.
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Susan And David Croston
We never got to meet little Marley but heard from Alison what a beautiful little boy he was. Thank you for sharing and by doing this raising awareness and money for such a good cause.
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Annette Robertson
Bless you both 🙏
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Chay Walker
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Anthony
All the best for the future guys.
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Julia Glass
Sending you both lots of love and light and honouring your beautiful baby boy Marley xxx
$52.75
Maedhbh Toibin
Thinking of Marley and how beautiful he was. Sending lots of love x
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Daniela Blazquez
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Len Martin
Lots of Love, Len & Swa
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Gretta
So happy to support your cause and glad it is doubled thus weekend!well done on exceeding your goal. Sending love ❤️
$52.75
Marion Lawrence
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Elspeth & Simon
Thinking of you and gorgeous little Marley xx
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Raquel & Guillaume
Dear Dani and Jack, we are so sorry for your loss. What you're doing in memory of Marley is amazing. Thinking of you and sending you lots of love!
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Smith Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Thank you for finding the courage and bravery to speak about your angel boy. Sending so much love.
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Andi
Sent with much love... so sorry for the immense loss of your darling baby boy. ❤
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Anonymous
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Roy Fleissgarten
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Natalie Haider
Sending love ❤️
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Ute Koehler
Dear Dani and Jack, I am so sorry for your loss! There are no words to describe the pain that you must have gone through. My thoughts are with you! Warm regards Ute
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Caroline
With love
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Kym Mcgee
Big hugs for you both at this time. Be held also by time spent in Nature as you continue your journey forward honouring Marley, and providing much needed support to other and yourselves.
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Paula
Sending lots of love to you both
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Lauren Skora
Sending love and strength to you. What you’re doing is incredible
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Jenny Mcgregor
Our absolute pleasure, our thoughts are with you. Happy to support you wherever we can. Love Jenny and Steve xx
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Hayley Sim
You are amazing! Sending lots of love xx
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Ana Paris
Big love and hug Dani 💚💚🙏🏻
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Luna Alwadie
I am so sorry for your lose❤️ Thinking of you and missing you❤️You are so brave and beautiful
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Elaine
With love from us all 💕🥰🥰🥰
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Meridith E
Thank you for sharing your story. I hope this fund raiser helps other unwell babies.
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Jessica P
You are doing something amazing for your darling boy. Sending love to you both xxxx
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Sophie Manolas
All my love to you both and to precious little Marley
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Squeaky Gate Farm Shop
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Megan Baker
Such a beautiful way to honour such a beautiful boy. In your memory and in loving care for your amazing mum and dad 💗
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Jemma Wilkins
Thank you both for bravely sharing your story and supporting other parents on this challenging journey. Bless you Marley. Xox
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Alex Hallen
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M&t Neve-volz
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Jane Levitzke
Thinking of you and sending my love, Dani, Jack and Marley xx
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Anonymous
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Kristy
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Rosemary
Dear Dani, I always remember the peace you brought to my day in lunchtime yoga sessions and now I wish you and Jack some peace and happiness beyond the sadness, Rosemary xx
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Bridget Kennedy
$26.38
Katherine Hornby
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Opel Southward
May love and peace be with you and your angel.
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Sharon Wilkinson
Hope this help a little Dani x
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Karina Raubinger
So very sad to hear this Dani and Jack. Marley lives on through love and celebrations 💜 Sweet baby boy 💜
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Jess Foulkes
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Lorelle Donohoe
So sorry your beautiful baby couldn’t stay . Thank you for your brave tribute to Marley & the love in your hearts
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Joanna Stewart
Thank you for sharing your story, sending 💕
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Katwin Gibson
Thank you for sharing your story xxx
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Viktoria Verhoeven
For Marley. Rest in peace beautiful boy ❤️
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Heather Hirst
$10.55
Nikki Cochrane
Sending lots of love ❤️
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Michelle Santucci
Lots of ❤️.
Sending our love❤️❤️❤️