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Tyler's Story
From
the March of Dimes Noble County Our first personal experience with the March of Dimes came in 2003 at the WalkAmerica in Perry. We were excited and thankful to see an organization such as the March of Dimes in our local area. Since our personal experience with premature birth, we are thankful for this support and encourage your continued support for this wonderful organization. November 1998 and only 27 weeks into our pregnancy, Tyler’s due date was still three months away. Due to serious illness, time stood still as the decision was made to be mediflighted to the hospital in an effort to save both of us. Through the efforts of many special people, Tyler came into the world on December 2nd – two and a half months early and weighed a mere 2 pounds. He couldn’t breathe on his own and relied on machines to help his undeveloped lungs. We lived day to day, watching our son, along with many tiny human beings in that NICU, fight for their lives. Almost two months of care in the neo-natal unit with the surfactant therapy to help develop his tiny lungs, undergoing blood transfusions, and just waiting for the day he can suck, swallow and breathe on his own, each day was a struggle. Tyler made it to four pounds, and was able to live without the machines and go home. We spent the next several months confined to our home and away from otherwise-ordinary illnesses that can be devastating for preemies. With care and support from many of Oklahoma’s finest people, he’s overcome any lasting effects of prematurity. Though we were told he could have had developmental problems or a variety of health problems, Tyler is now a healthy and vibrant 8-year-old, the tallest in his class. Tyler’s story is not uncommon. Each year, nearly half a million babies are born prematurely in our country. Half a million. Transfusions, feeding tubes, ventilators and a wrenching nightly separation are a fact of life for many babies and their families. In Oklahoma, one out of eight babies are born too soon. Many aren’t as fortunate as Tyler, some never make it home. These first weeks in the world are nothing less than a fight for survival for preemies. The tiniest babies often endure numerous surgeries and long-lasting complications. Fortunately, we were blessed to make it through all this, and that is why we joined the fight with the March of Dimes. We plan to take our blessing and turn it into hope for others. If you would like to join us and donate to the March of Dimes and sponsor Tyler's Team, visit our online fundraising web page at: http://www.walkamerica.org/TylerC For more information regarding the March of Dimes, visit their website at: www.modimes.org
Tyler at the Oklahoma Sports Headliner Event in Oklahoma City on behalf of the March of Dimes Ambassador Children
Perry - Noble County WalkAmerica 2006
Dad / Grandpa auctioning the charity items
Grandpa with Kobe and Tyler
Preemie Parade
Tyler receiving our teams awards for: The Team Earning the Most Money - earning over $3600 The Team with the Most Members - 81 Thank you to our March of Dimes Team!
Thank you to Tyler's Troops Our WalkAmerica Team James and Sharon Gregg (Grandma & Grandpa) Marvin and Sandy Cronister (Mammaw & Pappaw) Randy, Debbie Karly and Randi Kay Wright Gary, Jamelyn, Kelsea, Kori, Kobe and Kaden Schultz Michael, Kensie and Alyna Malmfeldt Michael, Peggy, Mikey, Denise and Katie Cronister Marvin, Brenda and Katelyn Cronister Misty and Dakota Cronister Mark and Colleen Cadwallader Ben and Quanna Cronister Larry, April, Rusty, Dean and Audra Stepp Duane and Melody Smith Melissa, Cheyenne and KayCee Harrison Clara Givens Heather Boyd TJ, Heather, Taylor and Alexis Lovell Nicole and Lane Williams Bobby, Brandy, Jaycee and Dallas Wolfenbarger AND All the Trail Riders from the Ride to Save Babies Ride and Trail Ride Sponsors Our team turned in over $3600 on bank day! We couldn't have done this without you, Thank you!
Special Thanks to:
Thank You P&K Equipment, Inc.
& Thank You to Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences
~Other Activities~
M-O Baseball Tyler and Blue Central Oklahoma Junior Rodeo Association Finalists
Tyler and Blue at the Oklahoma State Round-up Club Association State Finals
CONTACT
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ABOUT US - OUR DOGS - CORGI FAMILIES - HORSES FOR SALE - TYLER'S PAGE - LINKS |
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