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Edited to add: I briefly took this down because I felt I made the wrong decision. I don’t want to put this out there for people to do as a task. It’s meant to be a heartfelt gesture - something you want to do – not something to do because it was suggested. I didn’t want to take away from the impact of what this truly means to Heather and Mike.
I’ve reconsidered and posted it again because it truly is a wonderful way to pay it forward in Maddie’s memory. I never even considered doing something like this and I’m sure there are many others who have not either, and if it’s done sincerely it will make a huge impact.
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I know a ton of people are trying to figure out what they can do to help, to show support for Heather and Mike and to help honor Madeline’s memory. Being at a distance from them feels as though there’s nothing that can really be done accept financial support but that’s not the case (but it is always needed to help cover Maddie’s hospital care. So if you haven’t, please take a moment and donate to her PayPal fund! The button’s in the sidebar, just click that to be directed to the appropriate location).
If you are looking for a walk happening in your area, please check in with Sarcastic Mom. She has a growing list of walks happening across the country. Please check and see if one of the over 40 walks happening in Maddie’s honor are close to you!
Numerous people are hosting their own balloon launches for Operation Purple Balloon. Make sure to either video tape or photograph your launch so we have it to include on the site for Heather and Mike.
A number of on-line shop owners have begun to offer discounts and some of their proceeds to help support either the March of Dimes or the Spohr family directly. Check out their shops and know that if you purchase something you’re also helping out Madeline, Mike and Heather.
But the ULITIMATE gift? Visit a local NICU with Parent Survival Kits and food in hand just as Kristin and her best friend have. Before you go, make sure to read Heather’s post: Neonatal Intensive Care FAQ.
If you do have a chance to visit a NICU in your area, please let me know (marchformaddieATgmailDOTcom) and I will compile a list of those visits and any photographs of your preparation and delievery as well as posts you’ve written about them.
Anything you do in honor of Maddie’s memory, I want to know about it! Everything included on this site is a gift to Heather and Mike and I want to memorialize all your contributions for this truly wonderful family.
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Our “local” NICU is an hour and a half away or we would totally get on board with that idea. All babies in need of special care are shipped off to a real city as opposed to our local hospital. It’s unfortunate for families in our area but the hospital to which they are sent is a fabulous one.
We did, however, have a balloon launch of our own which has its own flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrsjennahatfield/sets/72157616631401798/
And we’ve joined a MoD walk in Pittsburgh. We normally walk every year but couldn’t attend our local one due to a speaking engagement I have that weekend. However, thanks to Sarcastic Mom’s list, I found that Pittsburgh is hosting a different weekend… and off we go.
I want to thank you for the wonderful suggestion about taking Parental Survival Kits to the NICUs. On Tuesday, as I drove from Maddie’s service to the reception that followed, I passed by Providence St. Joseph’s hosptial in Burbank. I have not gone into the building since the day we were finally able to bring our son home from the NICU. I did not know Heather very well – but she and I are both on the March of Dimes Family Teams Committee for the Los Angeles division. My heart aches for her and all families that have endured the loss of a child. I am planning to assemble some kits for my son’s NICU in Maddie’s honor.
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