WE WILL ALWAYS FIGHT FOR PREEMIES
The March of Dimes does a great job of engaging the social media community in its fight against premature birth. I found out via Twitter that November is Preemie Awareness Month, and as in the past, my wife and I will continue to support the March of Dimes.
I first became actively aware of the organization when I reported for WTVT-TV (Fox 13, Tampa, FL). Each year the station partners with the March of Dimes, and anchor Kathy Fountain is one of the primary faces for the annual fundraiser. I was a weekend reporter at the time, and never had the chance to participate because I always worked during the event.
Little did I know that in 2006, my family would learn about premature birth first hand. On April 19, 2006 our firstborn sons Rico and Jordan Channel were born at 20 weeks. They came way too soon, and they were too small to have a chance. It’s something I wish no one else would have to experience.
This year on the twins’ birthday, we specifically raised money for the March of Dimes using social media. Atlanta Daybook also helped by publishing a press release, and I basically used Twitter and Facebook to raise money through my network. I need to check the exact figure, but I believe we raised $600-$800 dollars. It’s not bad, but I know we can do better. My goal is to raise $5000.00 this year.
Everything is a blessing. We recently celebrated the first birthday of our son Devin. Though he will never know his older brothers in the flesh, we will certainly teach him about them and why his family will always support the March of Dimes.
Please make a generous donation on behalf of the Channel Twins, and for all the other premature survivors.
If you’re on Twitter, please let me know when you donate. @urbanreporter or @visualeyemedia and use the #fight4preemies hashtag
