I'm walking 71km to celebrate my baby, Dakota.
My Progress
I've raised
$50
I've Moved
0KM
My Target
71KM
Our miracle
Dakota Mary Ballantine was born 4 weeks early at 2.4kgs and graced us with her beautiful presence! There was a bit of a struggle with her being able to take milk and begain to loose weight. She spent 2 weeks in the nic u untill she was able to come home for the very first time! There have been ups and downs with her health from being born premi and lots of worries, but now she is sitting at a healthy 9.2kg at 8 months old and a very happy baby! Both her mother and myself love our little girl to bits and can't get enough of her! I know that we are very fortunate compared to others circumstances, which is why I have chosen to do the running for premature babies 2026! This isn't just for my daughter this is for all of the sons, daughters and parents going through the rough times when it comes to a baby being born premature, all of the long nights just hoping that everything is going to be okay, the longe hospital stays and the nights where you cant be there for your own child!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. 💜
