:: a cause to believe in

*In my life there are things that are truly important, like giving & helping one another.  Through our family's miraculous journey with our daughter Bella, we have received so much love & support from our family, friends & community, it has been extraordinary.  Humanity, kindness, hope, love, to me that is what life is all about.

*Here is a wonderful cause that I believe in, & do my best to make a difference in whatever way I can...

MARCH OF DIMES

www.marchofdimes.com

*Fighting to Save Babies from Premature Birth*

This is a cause that is very near & dear to my heart.  Our family participates in the March of Dimes walk, "Walk America-Walk for Someone You Love," each year.  We participated in our first walk in 2005, while Bella was still in the NICU on a ventilator recovering from her third surgery.  We were walking for our baby girl.  We walk as a family team- Team Baby Bella!  We are proud to walk with family, friends, & NICU staff. And through hard work & determination of our amazing team, & thanks to the generousity of our supporters, we have been able to raise money for a cause we truly believe in.  And now, Bella walks with us!

Heart of Hope necklace~ 15% of each necklace sold is donated to the March of Dimes~to view the Heart of Hope visit my "necklaces" page.  It is a very special necklace for a very special cause. 

Banding Together to Fight Prematurity
Bella's Virtual Band:
http://www.marchofdimes.com/prematurity/b.asp?band_id=18610

               
                        2006 March of Dimes-Walk America
                           Bella's 1st walk-14 months old