March of Dimes Ambassador 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