Charleston’s Ambassador Family, the Ronnquists, support the March of Dimes in memory of their son and brother, Nash. At 24 weeks gestation Nash was delivered by emergency c-section. He weighed 1 lb 10 oz and was 11.5 inches long.
Nash's family spent every moment possible with him. He would look at Mom and Dad when they went to his bedside, he grabbed their fingers, responded to their voices, and loved kangaroo time.
Baby Nash was very sick. He was on a ventilator and received three doses of surfactant. He had persistent pulmonary hypertension and was prescribed nitric oxide and required more and more oxygen. There were days that he required 100% oxygen, and he still was not circulating it properly.
Nash fought through various infections (sepsis, pneumonia, etc.), but he continued to hang on and fight. His team of doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists worked tirelessly to give him the best possible chance given the challenging circumstances.
After 55 days Nash could not fight anymore. He passed away peacefully in his parents' arms on November 24th, 2015.
Now Nash is a guardian angel and big brother! On March 20, 2017 at 37 weeks and 1 day, the Ronnquists welcomed their beautiful rainbow baby, Maia. She weighed 7 lbs 12 oz and was 20 ¼ inches long. She is amazing and healthy thanks to the March of Dimes.
Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide, and 1 million will die before their first birthday. Your gift helps the March of Dimes fund research, education, advocacy and programs that help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.
