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Natalie Potts

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Help us give premature babies a better chance of survival

On 27 March 2013, as many of you already know, my world was changed forever when my first born, Jamie, was born at 24 weeks, weighing a tiny but perfect 610gms.

Thanks to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA), Jamie was born alive and fighting with a chance.

Heartbreakingly, Jamie passed away in my arms at 9 hours of age due to a grade 4 hemorrhage on his brain, a common cause of death for severely premature babies. 

The Neonatal ICU is such a special and incredible place. Without the care of the amazing drs and nurses, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to spend the time I had with Jamie, and for that I'll be forever grateful.

To help and support the NICU and the many families who require their services, I have decided to participate in the Blackmores Half Marathon on Sunday, 15 September and will be fundraising much needed funds for the Running for Premature Babies Foundation.

Running for Premature Babies Foundation is a charitable foundation dedicated to giving premature babies a better chance of survival. 

Their mission is to:

Fund research projects dedicated to advancing the care of Premature Babies;

Supply hospitals with life saving neonatal equipment; and

Raise awareness of Premature birth and celebrate all premature babies, both living and lost. 

Please support me and help them by giving whatever you can. The more people that know about Running for Premature Babies Foundation, the greater their impact in helping babies and their families in need. 


Please Help Me
Reach My Goal

Raised

$2,397

My Goal

$500

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$25
$25 - Could provide a jaundiced baby with access to a phototherapy light for 3 weeks. Jaundice is very common in premature babies and if left untreated can cause brain damage
$60
$60 - could provide a technologically advanced humidicrib for a sick or premature baby for 5 days. These humidicribs have been described as ‘the next best thing to the womb’
$200
$200 - could provide a life-saving resuscitation cot for 20 babies born in distress and needing assistance to breathe
$500
$500 - could provide a state-of-the-art neonatal ventilator for 7 weeks with for a baby with underdeveloped lungs, weighing as little as 500g

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Thank you to my Sponsors

$208

Paul Walsh

Hope you have a great Half Marathon !!

$104

David Payne

You're amazing. Best of luck :)

$104

Matthew Mears

Go for it Nat!! I hope you have a great day! All the best Matt

$104

Annabel Bone

You’ve got this Nat! 💚 x

$104

Paul R

$104

Bernadette Paton

What happened to that young lady who said “I do not run”!! Proud of you Nat!

$104

Coutenay Smith

Good luck Nat.

$104

Kevin Bates

Big hugs Nat

$104

Christian Campanella

Proud of you Nat! For someone who couldn’t run, I think you have not surpassed us all! I’m sure this cause will also give you the inspiration to finish :)

$52

Jo Masini

All the best for Sunday, Nat! x

$52

Amanda Rehorek

You’re an absolute inspiration Nat ❤️ Jamie would be so proud x

$52

Ruth Stringer

Better late than never! Great cause and amazing effort

$52

Elaine Purcell, Jan Hope & Maggie Paterson .

$52

Rebecca Tanner

Go Nat. Always remember Jamie❤️

$52

Sarah Walker

Having a premi myself, I know firsthand what an incredible cause this is, and how amazing the people are who support impacted families. Well done Nat.

$52

Michelle Cock

Such a beautiful cause Nat.

$52

Kerrie

Good Luck x

$52

Lisa Webb

$52

Ross Hardy

Good luck Nat, a worthy cause.

$52

Scott Taylor

$52

Natalie Potts

$50

Sarah Brown

Never forgotten xo

$50

Susan Cannings

Good luck Natalie i hope this helps you reach your goal.

$50

Kim Mcnaughton

Good luck Nat, Jamie lives on in your heart..xxx

$50

Michala Parrott

$50

Claire Fong

$40

Penny Bell

Happy to help a special cause

$36.40

Ladan Farajpour

Good luck Natalie

$31.20

Flynn, Leo & Elliot

Xxx

$31.20

Jemima, Chris And Kenzie

We will always remember Jamie ❤️

$30

Suzanne Telfer

Wishing you all the best with your half marathon. It's such an amazing feeling once you see and cross the finish line after 21kms.

$26

Julia And James Montgomery

❤🧡💛💚💙💜

$20.80

Simone Lund

Well Done Nat!! Hope you, Holly, Josh and Hubby are all well xxx

$20.80

Ben Dawes

Good luck :)

$20.80

Erin Smith

💜🧡💛💚💙❤

$20.80

Michaela Butt

💙

$20.80

Bianca Jones

Go for it Nat. What an amazingly strong woman you are... now i know where Holly gets it from ;-) xxx Best of luck on race day!

$20.80

The Hyndmans

$20.80

Suzie Rogerson

💙

$20.80

Lauren Wood

Xx

$20.80

Laura Howells

Well done Nat. Sending lots of love x

$20.80

Kate Walker

Wishing you all the best with the half marathon Nat! Kate x

$20

Hayley & Jose Rodrigues

Go Nat!! Love J&H xx

$20

The Hickords

Good luck Nat. We support you, Jamie and all the NICU babies xxxx

$20

Kate Bryant

$10.40

Melissa Horrell

XXX

$10

Pip Barnes