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A Reason To Celebrate
Today is November 17, 2015, World Prematurity Day. It is the day that is selected to raise awareness about the number 1 killer of infants. According to the World Health Organization in the United States alone, 517, 400 premature births occur every year. Besides maternal illness or high blood pressure, diabetes, sometimes it is unknown […]
The Gift of Life Orlando Encourages the Celebration of World Prematurity Day 2015
Orlando-based non-profit organization The Gift of Life continues to serve local families whose lives are affected by the birth of a premature child. This year, the organization is calling for all who can to join them in celebrating World Prematurity Day, which is on November 17, 2015. Participants can join in on increasing awareness for […]
Mayor Buddy Dyer Shares a Special Message
Mayor Buddy Dyer is a supporter of The Gift of Life. He wants to raise awareness in our community about premature births and how that affects our community. On September 12, 2015 he declared that this day would be The Gift of Life Day. Mayor Buddy Dyer had a special message for everyone on September […]
Thanking Everyone
Helen Keller says,”Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” That is what it takes to help a community of families in the neonatal intensive care units when their babies are born premature. Offering hope, encouragement, and support when they need it most. Without these event professionals, volunteers and sponsors, The […]
A Little Girl Gives Back to the Community of Preemies
Sometimes people get involved with charities because they have gone through the experience, know someone who did or they are genuinely touched by what the charity stands for. On September 12, 2015, The Gift of Life had its annual charity gala. Founder and President Rosie Moore, wanted to honor someone who made a difference. As […]
What Is Prematurity and What Effect Does It Have?
For many friends, parents, or family members, “what is prematurity?” is a pressing question. It arises from people who either have a preemie in their lives or have heard that difficult pregnancy is at a high risk for prematurity. What is prematurity? A full term pregnancy lasts 40 weeks. Premature babies, or preemies, are babies […]
