Heather Reed

Premmie Marathon Challenge 2026

I'm running 142km to celebrate my baby, Caleb & Kevin.

My Progress

I've raised

$173

I've Moved

14KM

My Target

142KM

My Premmie Baby

2 of my three babies were born pre term. Caleb my eldest was born at 29 weeks after stopping growing at 27 weeks due to Preeclampsia. He was on cpap, ventilators and life support. Had surgery without his first hour of life and I wasn’t allowed to touch him for the first theee weeks of his life. My youngest was born at 33 weeks, he also required cpap but thankfully recovered quite fast. He was able to come home after just 3 weeks. I know first hand the importance of support and funding for all aspects of caring for a pre term baby. For their families, for the hospital and for the resources. This fundraiser is so incredibly close to my heart and I hope I can make my two premmie babies proud 💜

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. 💜

My achievements

Thank you to my donors

$61

Marie Perks

$50

Alisha Marshall

Proud of you girl!

$37.72

Heather Reed

$25

Suzannah

Every day, 71 babies are born prematurely in Australia