TEvert
- May 22, 2005 3:38 pm
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Be an ambassador family!!!
Well everyone walk is over for another year. Now is the time to become an ambassador family for the March of Dimes. It is truly the most rewarding experience. I have loved being a part of the ambassador family program by sharing our story with people. I reallly feel we have educated people on the problems of preemies. If you would like to join the many families who have gone before you contact your local chapter or email me at tevert@frontiernet.net. I live in Rochester NY and am the coordinator. An ambassador family does many things you can speak to groups do media events offer pictures and your story in written form. There are many ways you can help spread the mission!!! Thanks for ;your time.
Tracey Evert 
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Page's7
- Jul 18, 2005 2:57 am
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Just wondering...
Hi all!
I was talking to a "friend" the other day, and mentioned that we would like to be considered for a local ambassador family one year, and my friend asked if MOD would really want to make a child with disabilities an ambassador because it might make them look bad.
I told her I didn't think it mattered because MOD doesn't discriminate and they know all preemies are special blessings whether they have disabilities or not.
I am right about that...right?
Just double checking,
Page
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Melissa M.
- Jul 18, 2005 11:31 am
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Mom of 25 weekers, Now Age 5 & 1.2 (3 surviving quads) |
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Page,
You are absolutely right! Unfortunately, many babies who are born prematurely have disabilities, sometimes very serious disabilities. This is part of the preemie package.
Our children are incredible miracles any way you look at at...but some are deaf, some are blind, some have cp, some have mr, and the list goes on and on....The March of Dimes mission is to find the answers to keep babies from being born early...and then fund research for when they are in the NICU....or for the very sick full term babies who need special care too.
If one thinks that MOD would deny a child with a disability the chance to be one of the many beautiful faces that represent MOD...then maybe that person should become more studied in what the MOD does. That is easy too....there is gobs of information just waiting for someone, like your friend, to get their hands on!
Hugs,
Melissa Middleton
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LogansMom28w
- Jul 18, 2005 8:23 pm
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My 3 boybarians are 4, 5 and 7. |
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Page,
You're right... looking at a few of the ambassadors from my state we have representatives who have CP, Down's Syndrome and a cranofacial abnormality. They are beautiful kids with very dedicated parents to the MOD and the cause. They were chosen because of their willingness to help and their ability to tell their story... not because of their child's (dis)abilities.
Your "friend" needs to visit marchofdimes.com! I think you can find some of the families online... by clicking on your state or entering your zip code. Anyone remember the details of how?
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Melissa M.
- Jul 18, 2005 9:40 pm
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Mom of 25 weekers, Now Age 5 & 1.2 (3 surviving quads) |
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Re-reading my response to your post...I would also like to say....though my child is a preemie..the March of Dimes represents a wide variety of babies...who also are full term. What an awesome organization. They leave no child out of the scope of their support and funding for research!
Melissa
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premature2months
- Jul 28, 2005 10:53 pm
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i want to be an abassador family
want my wife and i to become an ambassador family how do we go about it have pku and was born 2 months premature how do we become ambassadores?
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James SooHoo
- Jul 29, 2005 3:07 pm
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re: i want to be an abassador family
Hi there!
Thanks for your interest in becoming an ambassador family! Your local chapter will be able to provide you all of the information. If you can't find them or don't know where they are, please feel free to email me at jsoohoo@marchofdimes.com. Please send me your name, city, state, zip and phone number.
Thanks again!
- James SooHoo
March of Dimes, National Office
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SherryHouse
- Jul 29, 2005 5:19 pm
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I would liek to be an Ambassador family
I would like to be an ambassador family. I am the mom of 3 preemies, Brandon 33 weeks, Michael 24 weeks, and Emily 33 weeks.
Can I get more info on this??
Thanks,
Sherry
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Michele Reeves (Aug 1, 2005 2:23 pm)
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Michele Reeves
- Aug 1, 2005 2:23 pm
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2004 National Ambassador Mom |
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Replying to:
SherryHouse (Jul 29, 2005 5:19 pm)
I would liek to be an Ambassador family: I would like to be an ambassador family. I am the mom...
Re: I would liek to be an Ambassador family
Hey, Sherry!
Either contact your local chapter or let me know where you are located at and we will have the chapter get in touch with you!
Thanks for being willing to give back!
Hugs!
Michele
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rnd528
- Aug 9, 2005 1:51 pm
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national ambassador
Dear Michele,
Can you please fill me in on what your and your daughter's duties were as Natl Ambassador? Also, how much travel was involved? Did she miss a lot of school? Please email me directly at rnd528@aol.com.
Thanks!!!
Debbie, mom to Sienna Emily, 26 weeker now 8 and local Ambassador in South Florida
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Michele Reeves (Aug 9, 2005 4:54 pm)
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Michele Reeves
- Aug 9, 2005 4:54 pm
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2004 National Ambassador Mom |
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Replying to:
rnd528 (Aug 9, 2005 1:51 pm)
national ambassador: Dear Michele, Can you please fill me in on what your and your daughter's duties were as Natl...
Re: national ambassador
Debbie,
I just sent you an e-mail! Look forward to hearing from you!
Hugs to you and Sienna!
Michele
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shannon's mom
- Aug 17, 2005 9:54 pm
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Interested
Hi Michele. I'm Cathy and mom to 30 weeker Shannon who is now 7 and in the 2nd grade. Our familiy is extremely involved with special needs children ( I am an educational advocate), and we would love to hear more about the ambassador program. Can you send me some info?
My e-mail is codminguez@yumaregional.org
Thank you.
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Kathryn:Mom&NICU Nurse
- Oct 20, 2005 3:25 pm
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Marina 28w, Emma 36w, Olivia 34w 2 days |
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Michele Reeves
- Oct 21, 2005 5:55 pm
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2004 National Ambassador Mom |
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Kathryn:Mom&NICU Nurse
- Oct 21, 2005 6:36 pm
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Marina 28w, Emma 36w, Olivia 34w 2 days |
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Replying to:
Michele Reeves (Oct 21, 2005 5:55 pm)
Re: March of Dimes Ambassador Family: Let me know where you are at so we can get you in touch...
Re: March of Dimes Ambassador Family
I live in Apalachin Ny. We are about an hour from Syracuse, and just about 10 minutes from Binghamton (all in NY) Thanks Kathryn
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Michele Reeves (Oct 21, 2005 7:39 pm)
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Michele Reeves
- Oct 21, 2005 7:39 pm
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2004 National Ambassador Mom |
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Kathryn:Mom&NICU Nurse
- Nov 9, 2005 12:10 am
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Marina 28w, Emma 36w, Olivia 34w 2 days |
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Replying to:
Michele Reeves (Oct 21, 2005 7:39 pm)
Re: March of Dimes Ambassador Family: Kathryn, Someone should be in touch with you in the next couple of weeks!...
Re: March of Dimes Ambassador Family
Michele,
I have not heard anything yet. I am anxious to start doing what ever I can. I wish I could make it to NYC, I would love to meet you all. Kathryn
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James SooHoo (Nov 26, 2005 6:36 pm)
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James SooHoo
- Nov 26, 2005 6:36 pm
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Replying to:
Kathryn:Mom&NICU Nurse (Nov 9, 2005 12:10 am)
Re: March of Dimes Ambassador Family: Michele, I have not heard anything yet. I am anxious to...
Re: March of Dimes Ambassador Family
Hi Kathryn,
I contacted your local office. You should definitely hear back within a day or two.
best,
- James SooHoo
March of Dimes National Office
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James SooHoo
- Nov 26, 2005 6:39 pm
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Ambassador Families
Actually, thinking about it...I guess I should post more information. We have ambassadors involved at a variety of levels. Some families may prefer a range of activity that is close to home, such as speaking at WalkAmerica kick-offs, etc. Obviously the broadest range of activities is taken on by our National Ambassador Family each year (Michele's family held this role in 2004). There are, however, many levels in between including Division and Chapter Ambassadors. For someone who wants to be involved, there is probably an opportunity that will make a good fit. Hope this helps!
- James
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Jalen's mom
- Dec 6, 2005 2:41 pm
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I've been asked...
Our family has been asked to be the Ambassador Family for Stephenson County, IL. I'm worried about the time committement, and how much I can actually do......any suggestions?
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tarapritchett
- Feb 1, 2006 7:21 pm
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Ambassador Family
Hi Michelle. I was just curious if you could give me more information on how to become an Ambassador Family. My daughters, Kelly & Regan, were born on Oct. 14, 2004, 8 weeks early. They weighed 2 lbs. 4 oz and 3 lbs. 8 oz. We walked as a family team last year and raised almost $2000. I would love to get involved in another way. Thanks in advance for your guidance or suggestions.
-Tara
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AmyBeth®
- Feb 2, 2006 7:21 pm
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Ambassador Questions Answered:
I've been asked to answer these questions as Michele is unavailable for the time being (keeping her family in my thoughts and prayers).
Jalen's Mom: First of all Congratulations on being asked. It's a huge honor and a huge responsibility, however... a majority of chapters are very family friendly and understand our individual needs. To answer your question:
I'm worried about the time committment, and how much I can actually do......any suggestions? The time committment depends on the events, I would actually recommend asking for an agenda ahead of time. For us, we had a radio interview, several Walk Committee meetings, a Leadership Dinner where we shared our story and of course the Walk Kick off and Walk itself.
I would also find out if you would be the sole ambassador for the walk, or if another family team would also be doing this.
I hope this is helpful, if you have any more questions please feel free to email me!
Tara -- My best advice would be to contact your local chapter, and if you need help doing this email me or you could go to the Marchofdimes.com and type in your area code (in the top right hand corner) to find your local chapter. Start there. Being an ambassador family is a huge honor and there is nothing better than using your child's story to help other children and families.
Congratulations on the birth of your babies and I am very excited to hear more about them as they grow!
Again, if you have any more questions please feel free to email me.
Amy
Best of Luck!!!
Amy
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3PREEMIEMOM
- Feb 16, 2006 3:01 am
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Interested in being an ambassador family
I too am interested in being an ambassador family. Our family has experienced the ups and downs of premature birth--- twice.
The first time we experienced the NICU was with 29 week premature twin boys...and the second time was with a 34 week premature little girl. As a result of the March of Dimes and the staff at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Maryland, our three children are happy, healthy and thriving... we would love to give back and walk with Walk America every year in Rockville.. please let me know what we have to do for our local chapter.
Thanks in advance!
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AmyBeth® (Feb 16, 2006 5:10 am)
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AmyBeth®
- Feb 16, 2006 5:10 am
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Replying to:
3PREEMIEMOM (Feb 16, 2006 3:01 am)
Interested in being an ambassador family: I too am interested in being an ambassador family. Our family has experienced...
Re: Interested in being an ambassador family
I would contact the local office, to do that you can go to marchofdimes.com and in the upper right hand corner click type in your zip code.
This should get you where you want to be in finding the office. If you still have problems, let us know and we can look further for you.
Once you've contacted them, share your story and tell them you are interested in the Ambassador Family program!
Thanks so much for posting and being interested in making a difference in the lives of so many people! That in itself, aside from the extraordinary births of your three babies, is amazing!
Bless you!
Amy
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NaomiJoyRice
- Mar 23, 2006 11:33 pm
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2006 Ambassador family?
I don't know exactly what all is involved in being an Ambassador family, BUT I know I want to help save other peoples babies and get the word out there.
My husband and I wold love to be an Ambassador family in honor of the memory of our daughter, Naomi Joy Rice.
What do I do next?
~Sheila Rice
srice@olivet.edu
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AmyBeth®
- Mar 24, 2006 3:23 am
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Hi Sheila!
First thing I would do is contact your local office for the March of Dimes and let them know you are interested in the ambassadorship. Second, you can be an ambassador family without even having the "name" just by sharing your story and the March of Dimes Mission. It's easy... and I believe that is what a "Mission Family" does. If you don't mind sharing your story over and over again in front of lots of people, than the ambassador program is for you, it's a great way to get the word out there and get your voice heard! Good luck with this and if you have any problems with your local chapter, let us know!!! <We have an in>
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LogansMom28w
- Mar 24, 2006 9:21 pm
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My 3 boybarians are 4, 5 and 7. |
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Does Kankakee use the Rockford Chapter, Naomi's Mommy? Or which chapter is your local division? Here is the contact info for all Illinois' chapters: Illinois Division Chapters of MOD I've been to Kankakee a few times myself, and Rkfd is my former stomping grounds!
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2 here 2 in Heaven
- Apr 8, 2006 6:59 pm
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New Ambassedor Family
We are a 2006 Ambassador Family from Iowa. 119 days in the NICU after delivering triplets at 25 and 26 weeks, we brought one baby home. Our other two sons died within the first two weeks. Our son is now 3 and quite an amazing miracle, but medical or religious standards. We help out in our region with TV commercials, radio spots and newspaper stories. We speak at events and will be leading our local WalkAmerica group in May. I find it very rewarding and also informative for many people who had no idea what preemies can go through or how early they can arrive.
I would like to know how to apply for the National Ambassador Family, any information you have would be helpful. I know our son is a little young so we might have to wait a few years.
Shonda
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James SooHoo (Apr 12, 2006 5:36 pm)
Michele Reeves (Apr 17, 2006 6:13 pm)
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James SooHoo
- Apr 12, 2006 5:36 pm
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Replying to:
2 here 2 in Heaven (Apr 8, 2006 6:59 pm)
New Ambassedor Family: We are a 2006 Ambassador Family from Iowa. 119 days in the NICU after delivering triplets...
Re: New Ambassedor Family
Hi Shonda,
I talked with Suzanne (in your chapter) about you yesterday. The chapter needs to submit you and I believe they plan to. That said, we both think you would be a great choice....but probably in a couple of years. Your son is a little too young. National Ambassador children need to be able to get up on stage before huge crowds and thank everyone for coming, etc.
If you want to talk about it further, feel free to email me.
- James
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Michele Reeves
- Apr 17, 2006 6:13 pm
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Replying to:
2 here 2 in Heaven (Apr 8, 2006 6:59 pm)
New Ambassedor Family: We are a 2006 Ambassador Family from Iowa. 119 days in the NICU after delivering triplets...
Re: New Ambassedor Family
Hey, Shonda! Let me first say, THANK YOU for being willing to share your story with us, the media and all of Iowa. It is very rewarding and you are giving people a lot of useful information that will change the way they look at prematurity forever. It is stories like yours that educate...and then, quite naturally, the money will follow! James did answer very appropriately...the chapter will submit your name and then all applications will be reviewed by the National office. This happens one time a year. You are wise to wait until your son is a little older. It would be pretty difficult to do the amount of traveling necessary with a little one. I spent many an hour entertaining Amanda in airports and airplanes, she was 5 at the time. Also, as National Ambassador you will make memories that will last a lifetime. Amanda doesn't remember a lot of what we did, maybe we will have to do it again! HAHA! In the mean time, while waiting for your little one to grow...keep doing what you have been doing. Learn as much as you can about MOD, as much as you can about the mission. When the time is right your chapter will submit your information and who knows what your future will hold!! Thanks again, Shonda for all you do!
Hugs!
Michele
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