Jade Smith

Premmie Marathon Challenge 2026

I'm walking 152km to celebrate my baby, Noah Gracie.

💜🏃‍♀️ **I’m Running for Premature Babies** 🏃‍♀️💜 Prematurity is something that has touched my family not once, but twice\. In **2011**, my beautiful son **Noah** was born at just **28 weeks**\. He spent **83 days** in hospital — beginning his journey in the NICU at Westmead Children’s Hospital before being transferred to The Canberra Hospital closer to home\. Then, in **2023**, we found ourselves walking that journey all over again when my beautiful daughter **Gracie** was born at **29 weeks**\. Gracie spent **69 days** in the NICU at The Canberra Hospital\. Together, my babies spent an incredible **152 days** in hospital\. 💜 I know firsthand the fear, uncertainty and emotional exhaustion that comes with having a premature baby\. I also know how important support, research and specialised care are for these tiny babies and their families\. That’s why I’m taking part in **Running for Premature Babies**\. 🏃‍♀️💜 I’m running for **Noah**\. I’m running for **Gracie**\. I’m running for every tiny fighter who starts life in an incubator\. And I’m running for every parent sitting beside their baby, hoping and praying for that next milestone\. If you’re able to donate, **every dollar makes a difference** and helps support premature babies and their families\. If you can’t donate, sharing my fundraiser would mean just as much\. ❤️ **Help me run for the tiny babies who are born far too soon\.** 👣💜 Thank you for supporting something that is incredibly close to my heart\. 🏃‍♀️💜 **Running for Premature Babies** 💜🏃‍♀️ \#RunningForPrematureBabies \#PrematurityAwareness \#NICU \#PremmieBaby \#PrematureBaby \#TinyFighter \#NICUFamily \#Noah \#Gracie \#152Days \#RunForPrematureBabies

My Progress

I've raised

$91

I've Moved

0KM

My Target

152KM

My Legacy

In 2 years, supporters have helped me raise $157 for premature babies

  • $65

    2025

  • $92

    2026

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

$67.80

Brooke & Paul

Best of luck, you’ve got this.

$23.81

Anonymous

Every day, 71 babies are born prematurely in Australia