Danielle & Jesse

Premmie Marathon Challenge 2025

My activity tracking

231
kms

My target 200 kms

This November we are taking on the Premmie Marathon Challenge and running 200km over the month of November

In November 2024, our lives changed when we welcomed our beautiful baby boy, Nate, into the world, almost 7 weeks earlier than expected. Born at just 33.4 weeks, Nate spent the first three weeks of his life in the Special Care Nursery at Wagga Base Hospital.

Those weeks were filled with uncertainty, hope, and deep gratitude. Watching our tiny son connected to feeding tubes, monitors, and nestled in a humidity crib was one of the hardest things we've ever experienced. Each day, we had to leave our newborn behind, trusting in the incredible care of the nurses and midwives who became our lifeline.

We witnessed firsthand the tireless dedication of these healthcare heroes and the life-saving technology that helps premature babies not just survive, but thrive. Their compassion, skill, and strength carried us through the most vulnerable moments of our lives.

This November, we’re running for Nate, and for every premmie baby who needs a fighting chance. We’re running to honour the nurses, the midwives, and the miracle of modern medicine. 

Every step we take is for the tiniest fighters with the biggest hearts.

You can help either by joining the Premmie Marathon Challenge too (www.premmiemarathonchallenge.com), or making a tax-deductible donation here.

Your donation will help keep us motivated as we complete the ‘marathon’ through November, knowing that each km we complete is helping save the lives of sick and premature babies.

All funds raised go towards equipment and research needs of Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) and Special Care Nurseries (SCNs) Australia-wide to help give premature babies a better chance of survival and quality of life.

My achievements

Thank you to my donors

$217.33

Hahn Building

So proud of you both and the amazing effort you’ve put in this month to raise awareness and money. It’s truly special seeing you give back to a cause so close to your heart. Here’s a little contribution to put towards this. Love the Hahn’s xo

$197.29

Kitson Property

$106.12

Janice Dawson

For my beautiful grandson Nate. A bundle of joy xx

$106.12

Sean Kanaley

$106.12

Vikki & Richard Menz

Awesome effort

$106.12

Vikki & Richard Menz

Congratulations to you both. It was an awesome effort. Nate will be very proud of his Mum & Dad xx

$106.12

Brad Crawford

$106.12

Emily Hodges

$100

Janice Dawson

Congratulations guys. Well done. As promised another $100 now you’ve completed the challenge.

$54.12

Alicia & Jason Sutton

$54.12

Ashleigh Robertson

So proud of you both!! Xx

$54.12

Robbie Thompson

You guys are doing a great thing. Good luck with it all 🥰🥰🥰🥰

$54.12

Alyssa Fox

$54.12

Jason Mckinnon

$50

Rachel Mckinnon

Well done! Keep ticking over the KMs.

$50

Danielle & Jesse

$45.65

Alex Smart

$27.81

Amy Dobson

Proud of you guys ❤️

$22.58

Blake & Georgia

$22.58

Madi

$22.58

Ree And Jax

Love you guys xx

$22.58

Jen & Dave Menz

Making a difference to the lives of bubbies and their families.. Love your work. Enjoy the run!

$22.10

Alex, Leigh, Henry & Grace

Great work guys! ❤️

$20

Cass Sutton

$11.65

Lilly Lovekin

$6.13

Ebonee Stewart

Well done 👏🏼