AprilK
- Oct 19, 2004 12:02 am
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Kristie Conrad (Oct 18, 2004 2:43 am)
Re: Ambassador Family: Thanks Michele,
Actually that day someone did get in touch with me, and I went to an...
Re: Ambassador Family
You mean there's training you're supposed to go through for being an ambassador?? I was just kinda thrown into it. As much as I love MOD, I don't think our office does a very good job of recognizing ALL the local ambassadors. Our office deals with 3 different counties and since one of the families as been at it longer they tend to get the most attention. It's a bit annoying because everyone has different experiences to share ya know??
Our NICU doesn't have the Family support in effect, but I'm going to talk to them about starting a support group for the parents!
What kind of training did you do?
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Kristie Conrad (Oct 19, 2004 3:17 am)
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Kristie Conrad
- Oct 19, 2004 3:12 am
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Michele Reeves (Oct 18, 2004 4:58 pm)
Re: Ambassador Family: Kristie, I am so happy to hear that you will be getting involved!! You will...
Re: Ambassador Family
Thanks Michele,
I am very excited about it!! Thet actually did the launch while Christopher was in the NICU, and it is the first in NJ. I was one of the mom's interviewed for our local TV stations at the time. It was also nice being a new mom and giving my perspective on the program. I can't say enough about the NICU and the MOD. I want to help anyway I can.
hugs to you too
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Kristie Conrad
- Oct 19, 2004 3:17 am
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Replying to:
AprilK (Oct 19, 2004 12:02 am)
Re: Ambassador Family: You mean there's training you're supposed to go through for being an ambassador?? I was just kinda...
Re: Ambassador Family
The training was basically an introduction. There were two other families there so we shared stories. We watched a video about the walk, and talked with the MOD women that were there about different things we can do in our communities and things that are ok to say during interviews and such as well as things that are best said another way. I liked it mostly because it made us feel like we were there to do something good, and not left to tread water if that makes any sense.
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Marina
- Oct 19, 2004 4:17 am
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Re: Ambassador Family
Michelle I read your story and I can relate. My daughter was born at 23 weeks weighing 1lb. 6oz. 12in. She was so tiny. My ring could also go around her whole arm. She spent 99 days in the NICU. And blessed to god she was and is still so healthy. She had no bleeds, no holes in her heart, nothing! She had her typical roller coaster days, but never anything major. I spent morning, noon, and night with her. Today she is a healthy 4 year old. We are getting ready to celebrate her 5th birthday. She is in Pre-K and loves every minute of it. My heart aches to see her grow so fast and be so independent. She wears glasses and attends speech therapy, once a week at school. I'm just so glad to hear of another 23 weeker being completely healthy. I would love to get involved with the March of Dimes, so any information would be greatly appreciated. 
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Michele Reeves (Oct 19, 2004 7:45 pm)
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Michele Reeves
- Oct 19, 2004 7:45 pm
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Replying to:
Marina (Oct 19, 2004 4:17 am)
Re: Ambassador Family: Michelle I read your story and I can relate. My daughter was born at 23 weeks...
Re: Ambassador Family
Marina, 1st of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!! 2nd of all, enjoy her 5th birthday...you deserve it!! I am so glad she is doing well!! Being an ambassador is very rewarding!! You can go to marchofdimes.com and find your local office or let me know where you are located and I will pass your information along!! Hugs!
Michele
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Marina (Oct 24, 2004 5:27 am)
Christy (Oct 27, 2004 2:11 am)
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Marina
- Oct 24, 2004 5:27 am
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Replying to:
Michele Reeves (Oct 19, 2004 7:45 pm)
Re: Ambassador Family: Marina, 1st of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!! :smile: 2nd of all, enjoy her 5th birthday...you deserve it!! I...
Re: Ambassador Family
I received your message, thanks for getting back.
I live in a little town called Kenedy, Texas. I am between San Antonio, Texas and Corpus Christi, I am 60 miles from each city. So whatever you can help me with would be such great joy. I am so thankful for everything that the March of Dimes has done to my family that I just want to take the time to give back to others. I want my daughter to also get involved.
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mbliss
- Oct 24, 2004 8:52 pm
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2003 Austin Texas ambassador family here...
Hi michelle,
You are right, the experience is amazing. I can't imagine how much travel you had to do as the national ambassador family. I am originally from Greenville, so when you guys were selected, it was right at the end of my stent as ambassador here. My mom cut the article out of the Greenville paper and mailed it to me. My mom and dad still live in greenville (well mauldin actually). We are planning on applying for the national ambassador family for next year (2006). My boys are only 3 now, and i think they want them to be tlaking a little better.
How did that all work out with missing school?
Michelle
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Michele Reeves (Oct 25, 2004 3:34 pm)
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Michele Reeves
- Oct 25, 2004 3:34 pm
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Replying to:
mbliss (Oct 24, 2004 8:52 pm)
2003 Austin Texas ambassador family here...: Hi michelle, You are right, the experience is amazing. I can't imagine how...
Re: 2003 Austin Texas ambassador family here...
Hey, Michelle!
I live in Simpsonville, so when you get "home" let me know and maybe we can get together!!
The school has been VERY supportive. Also, when we go on our trips, the chapters have been very good about planning for us to do things that are educational...Children's museum in Providence, RI...Betsy Ross' house in Philly...Polar Beverages in MA...lots of different things! It has been an amazing experience in more than one way!! Also, Amanda's school got involved by doing a map of where Amanda was traveling! They would put a pin and talk about the area that Amanda was visiting that day!
It is a win-win situation for the child and the school!! Good luck and let me know when you will be in SC!
Hugs!
Michele
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kimberly kilmer
- Oct 25, 2004 10:15 pm
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re: Ambassador family
Hi Michele,
I live in Shelton Washington and would love to know more about being an ambassodor family. We have had 3 preemies and they are all doing great.
Thanks March of Dimes!
[Last Editor: kimberly kilmer, Oct 25, 2004 3:15 pm. Total Edits: 1]
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colleendv (Nov 2, 2004 1:34 pm)
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Meredith Baker
- Oct 26, 2004 9:23 pm
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Ambassador Family
Hello I am Meredith Baker. My family and I divised a team of ten walkers for this past year for the March of Dimes in honor of my twin sons Matthew and Jonathan. They were born at 21 and 22 weeks. They survived only briefly, but are with us in spirit. I was given the Ambassador Family yellow bandana at the walk and would continue to be a part of March of Dimes. This is a wonderful organization and strongly support all the research and dedication everyone provides. 
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Karen Hackfeld
- Oct 27, 2004 1:17 am
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re: Ambassador Family
Mom to Jake Alexander - born 28 weeks, 1 pound. I live in Houston Texas and would love more information regarding being an Ambassador family. How do you get information regarding this?
Thanks Marc for creating this website!
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Morgan's Mom (May 5, 2005 4:49 pm)
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Christy
- Oct 27, 2004 2:11 am
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Replying to:
Michele Reeves (Oct 19, 2004 7:45 pm)
Re: Ambassador Family: Marina, 1st of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!! :smile: 2nd of all, enjoy her 5th birthday...you deserve it!! I...
Re: Ambassador Family
Hi,
My name is Christy and I live in Birmingham, Al. I am the proud mom To Jaxon a 30 weeker who is doing great. I would love some more info on being an ambassador family. Thanks
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baby Boo
- Oct 27, 2004 2:54 pm
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Hi my name is katie, am doing my graduation project on premterm births and premature babies. I am interested in this because i was a premie my self. I was just wondering exactlly wat an embasodor family is and how i could maybe get involved. thank you so very much.. Thank you,
Katie
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MoP_Angel4Ever
- Oct 30, 2004 6:07 am
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Marc Sirkin
- Nov 1, 2004 3:42 pm
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colleendv
- Nov 2, 2004 1:34 pm
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Replying to:
kimberly kilmer (Oct 25, 2004 10:15 pm)
re: Ambassador family: Hi Michele,
I live in Shelton Washington and would love to know more about being an...
Re: Ambassador family
Hi! We live in NH and my son was born June 23, 2002 at 24weeks 6 days (due October 7, 2002). We are an ambassador family for southern NH. Last night we did the Manchester Chef's Auction.
Colleen
mom to:
Bella (3/30/00)
Lucas(6/23/02-at 24w6d)
and his angel twin, Dominic(6/23/02-9/17/02...due to SIDS)
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Marc Sirkin (Nov 2, 2004 2:52 pm)
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Marc Sirkin
- Nov 2, 2004 2:52 pm
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Replying to:
colleendv (Nov 2, 2004 1:34 pm)
Re: Ambassador family: Hi! We live in NH and my son was born June 23, 2002 at 24weeks 6...
Re: Ambassador family
Colleen,
How did it go? Did you have fun - eat tons of food? If you can, let everyone know what your role was... perhaps even give us a taste of what it's like to be an Ambassador family!
Marc
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Meredith Baker
- Nov 3, 2004 8:53 pm
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MoP_Angel4Ever (Oct 30, 2004 6:07 am)
To Michele: I would love to get some information on becoming an ambassador family. But, can you be one...
Re: To Michele
In our local chapter in Ohio you can be an Ambassador family. Your story matters.
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Maryellen Hilton
- Nov 3, 2004 9:17 pm
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Replying to:
Michele Reeves (Oct 7, 2004 8:37 pm)
Re: Ambassador Family: Kristie, First of all CONGRATULATIONS on Christopher's birth!! I hope he is doing well and...
Re: Ambassador Family
My daughter Faith had the opportunity to be the 2004 Utah Ambassador. Faith was born at 23 weeks 1lb 3oz. Sorry that we weren't able to meet you. What do you have to do to become National family. Maryellen Hilton
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Michele Reeves
- Nov 5, 2004 1:51 am
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Replying to:
MoP_Angel4Ever (Oct 30, 2004 6:07 am)
To Michele: I would love to get some information on becoming an ambassador family. But, can you be one...
Re: To Michele
Absolutely! Contact your local chapter! I admire you for being willing to do this! I met "Ricky's mom" this year from New Jersey and had the most heart wrenching story to share, it motivated everyone to make sure this doesn't happen again!!
Hugs!
Michele
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Sarah Baskett
- Nov 5, 2004 1:55 pm
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Hello Everyone! My daughter Abby was born at 29 wks, weighed 3 lb 1 oz. We've just been named as the Ambassador Family for the Green River area in Western Kentucky! We just attended an Annual Scholarship Benefit Evening, where we were named as the Ambassador Family. The night had a 70's theme & the 3 of us dressed the part, my husband even sported an afro! We had so much fun & are looking so forward to telling others our story! I believe being able to put a face with a cause means SO much & if our story can touch and help just one person then I feel like we've really done something!  Hugs!
Sarah
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Peggy Dominguez
- Nov 10, 2004 10:46 pm
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2004 Porter County, Indiana Ambassador Family
We have been involved with the MOD for the past six years. The first four we only raised money and walked with my employer, not knowing we would ever need the services of a NICU. The last two years we have walked for my premature twins (27 weekers) and were the ambassador family for our county last year. (We were also the top walkers for our county thanks to their Grandma's great sales pitch to get donations in their names.) For anyone wanting to do this-DO IT! It is a great thrill to see everyone turn out at the events and there are so many parents of premature babies that walk in the WalkAmerica program.
Peggy
mom to: Fernando and Isabelle-27 weekers at 2 lbs. 2 oz.
Trenton-37 weeker at 6 lbs. 5oz.
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Faith
- Nov 17, 2004 10:01 pm
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We would love to be an Ambassador Family
Our son Hunter was born 8 weeks premature in the Northwest Arkansas Area. We would absolutely love to be an ambassador family! How do we get more information?
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Brenda Rante
- Nov 20, 2004 4:55 pm
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Hi Michele
Benjamin and I would love to be an Ambassador Family! We live in Stroudsburg, PA. Could you tell me some of the responsibilities of an Ambassador Family? Our wonderful Social Worker back in Mt. Sinai Hospital where Benjamin was born on 12/24/99, has always kept in touch with us and we have discussed this issue. She now works with the March of Dimes. Her name is LIZA COOPER and we would not have made it through that whole NICU experience without her commitment and wonderful support. I also wanted to say THANK YOU for your commitment to such a wonderful cause. Five years ago, we did not have a site like this. I can remember feeling so alone and no one understanding what I was going through, except the Moms I had the pleasure of meeting in the NICU! So, it gives me great pleasure to read these magnificent stories and acknowledge their strength and courage! I received your LIVE messages.....I'm not sure if you are receiving my responses back!!!  Have a great Holiday! Brenda & Benjamin
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Michele Reeves (Nov 22, 2004 9:44 pm)
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Michele Reeves
- Nov 22, 2004 9:44 pm
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Replying to:
Brenda Rante (Nov 20, 2004 4:55 pm)
Hi Michele: Benjamin and I would love to be an Ambassador Family! We live in Stroudsburg, PA. Could...
Re: Hi Michele
Dear Brenda!
Thank you for your wonderful comments! It is my honor and privilege to be a part of this wonderful organization and to help families of NICU babies!!!
I have to also tell you that I love Liza Cooper!!! She is a BIG reason this site is up and running and has been a HUGE advocate for NICU families! We, as NICU grads parents, are so BLESSED to have her on our side!! For those of you that don't know Liza, she is the manager of NICU Family Support at the MOD's National Office. Liza has made a difference to many, many NICU families!!
Brenda, isn't it nice to know you will never be alone again in your post-NICU journey?!!!
Hugs!
Michele
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Brenda Rante (Nov 23, 2004 10:06 pm)
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Brenda Rante
- Nov 23, 2004 10:06 pm
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Replying to:
Michele Reeves (Nov 22, 2004 9:44 pm)
Re: Hi Michele: Dear Brenda!
Thank you for your wonderful comments! It is my honor and privilege to be...
Re: Hi Michele
Hi Michele, I am definitely in wonderful, great, fantastic, beautiful, did I say fantastic...COMPANY on this site!!!! LIZA was one of Benjamin's wonderful Guardian Angels...her wings always matched her wardrobe! WE LOVE HER!! I did contact PA's MOD....and hopefully I'm sure they will keep me busy! Have a Great Thanksgiving! Brenda & Benjamin
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Kyla Bolton
- Nov 23, 2004 10:51 pm
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Re: Hi Michele -- To Brenda
Hi Mrs. Brenda, I am an 11 year old sixth grade girl, and I am writing an essay about March of Dimes. I chose the topic premature babies and I appreciate my life more after reading some of the stories. I would like to ask what is the most important thing you could tell me about premature babies and March of Dimes? Sincerely,
Kyla Bolton 
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Brenda Rante (Nov 28, 2004 10:44 pm)
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D Henry
- Nov 28, 2004 4:01 pm
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Re: Ambassador Family
I am Dana, Mom to Lindsey who was born 3/19/03 at 25 weeks. Can you give me more information on being an ambassador family in my area.
Thank you.
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Brenda Rante
- Nov 28, 2004 10:44 pm
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Kyla Bolton (Nov 23, 2004 10:51 pm)
Re: Hi Michele -- To Brenda: Hi Mrs. Brenda, I am an 11 year old sixth grade girl, and I...
Re: For Kyla B.
Hi Kyla, Well Kyla, I think that is a pretty good topic for an essay and I am totally impressed that you are 11 years old and have such an interest. First, the March of Dimes has been so committed to doing research on premature births, the family unit and the NICU, plus tons of other related topics that center all on the same thing...prematurity. I think one of the important things about premature babies is that every situation is different, yet all parents go through similar ups and downs in the NICU. Every life is important, and with the continued help and support of the March of Dimes, we will be able to save more babies. I hope you are gathering all your notes from the SHARE Community there are tons of interesting and helpful information here!!! Let me know how your paper goes....maybe you can share it with all of us here!!! I think that would be a wonderful contribution from such a smart 11 year old!!! Kyla, let me know if you need more help or if you have more questions....and I'll try my best to help you out! My son was born at 34 weeks on 12/24/99 with NEC (bowel and intestinal infection) and he weighed 5 lbs. 3.5 oz, and was 19 inches long. So you see not all babies are 1 and 2 or 3 lbs. Good Luck and let me know how it goes!! Brenda & Benjamin
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Katie Busch
- Nov 29, 2004 9:57 pm
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Hi Michele
Hi Michele, I have contacted my local MOD's (Berks County Sub-Division) to find out how to become an Ambassador Family. I plan on meeting Jasmine in the coming weeks, around our busy schedules. We have been doing the WalkAmerica since 2003. Our son was born 6 weeks early on Dec 26. and we have a daughter who was born on March 31st with a congenital heart defect. They have helped both my children and I'm sooo glad to do whatever I can Katie andnowtheres2@yahoo.com
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