We asked listeners to share their stories of anyone they knew who had been through hard times in the NICU. Here are some of the messages we received:
“I’ve never had to go through what these families have/or are going through. Every storyi have heard touches me deeply because I have 4 kids and I COULD NOT imagine what their going through. Their pain and their fears. I just think you guys are so amazing for hosting CMN. $15 a month is worth saving a chlids life. My heart and prayers go out to all the famalies. <3″
-2843“Our daughter Aspen was born @ 29 weeks(pink bandits from last years bandit bash) she weighed 3.11 oz. She was born @ st. Joesph’s and transferred to themed bc their facility wasn’t able to care for her. She spent 4 weeks there. WE DONATED, WE ARE ALL ON A TIGHT BUDGET, BUT THE MONEY GOES FARTHER @ THE HOSPITAL THAN ANYWHERE ELSE! Just saying!
keep it up frito & alli”
-Micaela“My niece was born at 1lb 6oz and is now a healthy 18 month old. It was the scariest thing ever”
-3789“My husbad and I were told w have more of a chance to win the lottery twice then to have a baby, we finally had a beautiful baby girl and we almost lost her lots of times sh was not premie thank god b/c of the hospital and my wonderfl dr! Donate these kids r the future of this world!”
-9812“I’ll be 28 in a couple of weeks. 28 years ago I was born 6 weeks early and spent 2 weeks in St joe’s NICU. I’m so thankful for my life and so happy that the technology and equipment has improved to meet the needs and save the lives of so many babies!”
-4644“My daughter was 2lbs 3oz spent 2 1/2 months in texas childrens in houston. Could only see on weekends. I am not an emotional man but seeing my daughter born after being told there was only an 85 percent chance brought me to my knees in tears. She is my world.”
-4762“I am a college student and a single mom and I can come up with $15. Those that are griping about the radiothon are telling me my son isn’t worth giving up a few beers at northgate!”
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You can text in at any time to 23504! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We, as well as the families who come in to talk to us, love reading what you have to say.