MISSION
March of Dimes fights for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs and provide education and advocacy so that every baby can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 80-year legacy of impact and innovation, we empower every mom and every family.
We imagine a world where every mom and baby is healthy regardless of wealth, race or
geography. Our goal is to end preventable maternal risk and death, preterm birth and infant death. To achieve
these goals, we must also end the health equity gap.
Marci & Remi Gatlin
Marci and Remi Gatlin, twin girls, were born on August 2, 2019. After a relatively normal pregnancy, Gina's water broke at just 32 weeks. Gina was later diagnosed with preeclampsia, a leading cause of preterm labor. While Gina needed to heal herself, the girls also received breathing therapies, a bilirubin light and feeding tubes. After almost 6 long weeks of a NICU stay, they were able to head home as a family of 4! Gina is also a member of the Soul Yoga Studio family!
MEET THE GATLIN FAMILY
“March of Dimes gave us hope.
They visited us in the hospital just to talk and lend an ear. They brought us tiny handmade hats (knit with love I just know it), welcome to the world onesies and our favorite, Beads of Courage. It meant the world to have that kind of support in a setting that felt so empty. Our Beads of Courage gave us hope to know that nothing we were going through would last forever and with every therapy they completed, one more bead. And this to us symbolized one more day closer to coming home.
After almost six long weeks, our babies came home and our family was complete.
Our girls are strong and resilient and although we have had our bumps along the way, having the resources and support when we needed them, meant everything and March of Dimes continues to offer that for families all across the world. To look at them now, you’d never believe they were born early and we are grateful for all of the love we have received from not just our families and friends but March of Dimes who is committed to supporting families like us and making sure no one ever has to walk alone."
-Gina Gatlin
YOUR SUPPORT
When you support March of Dimes, you're standing up for all families- those who had first-hand hardships, those celebrating their health and those just trying to get the best possible start. Your gift helps us fight serious maternal and infant health issues affecting our communities and provide innovative programs and services for moms and babies at a time when they need us most.
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