As you may recall, my wife and I had a son born 15 weeks premature in June of 2006. I'm happy to report that he is doing great, walking and even starting to talk. However, every year thousands of babies are born premature and they do not achieve such a positive outcome. Our son, Carson, spent several months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Mayo Clinic and we had the chance to meet other families dealing with prematurity.
Last year, my wife and I agreed to be the "Ambassador Family" for the 2007 WalkAmerica Walk for the March of Dimes. This year, they have renamed the walk to "March For Babies" and we're proud to be there again as a symbol for the advancements made by the March of Dimes. Without their research, many of the lifesaving technologies used on Carson would not have been available.
We have been blessed with a healthy child and want to give back both emotionally and financially. We have set a goal to raise $2000 this year as "Team Carson" and would love for you to join us. We would like for you to either walk with us or make a donation towards this great cause. If you're a customer of CWS, this year we'll again provide a credit to your account for 50% of your tax-deductible donation (up to $500 maximum per client). For example, if you donate $100 to the March of Dimes through the link above, we'll issue a $50 credit to your account.
Please join us Thursday, February 28th at 6PM for the official Rochester March for Babies 2008 Kick-Off! It will be held at the Best Western Soldiers Field. Food will be provided and there will be music by classic hits 107.7 KLCX thanks to generous sponsors.
Thank you for supporting the mission of the March of Dimes and we look forward to seeing you on Feb 29 (yes, Carson will be there) and walking with you on April 26th!
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