Thursday, April 29, 2010

Come Walk With Us!

The March Of Dimes March For Babies is this Saturday, May 1st.


Schedule of events

8 to 9:30 a.m.Registration/check-in- Turn in funds and get everything you need to walk. Don't miss entertainment by Radio Disney's Rockin' Road Crew at the KC Live! stage. Breakfast and coffee will also be served.

9:30 a.m. Opening ceremonies at the KC Live Stage!

10:00 a.m.March for Babies begins at the corner of Walnut St. and E. Truman Rd.


After the walk: When you return, enjoy lunch generously donated by Cosentino's and live entertainment by Parachute Adams. Stroll through Baby Boulevard and check out the Kids' Area for bounce houses, carnival games, arts and crafts and more!


Where To Park?

In addition to street parking, three garages will offer complimentary parking for March for Babies:

  • Power & Light District Garage - entrance on 13th between Grand and Walnut.
  • H&R Block Garage - entrance on Main between 13th & 14th and on Walnut between 13th & 14th
  • Cosentino's and Midland Theater Garage - entrance on Main between 12th & 13th and on Walnut between 12th & 13th

You can bring your dog.

The walk will happen rain or shine.

When you get there Sat. morning go straight to registration. There are 2 registration tables 1 at 13th and Grand and the other at 14th and Walnut. The March Of Dimes recommends a $22 donation for walking. (Don't let that number stop you though, give whatever you can.) After you are registered then come find us in the Family Team's Tent on Grand between 13th and 14th. If you ordered a t-shirt from Rachael she'll have it there for you and you can pay her for it then.

Jimmie can't wait to see you all!! He'll be there with his big blues eyes and his big smile! (-:

Unfortunately Jimmie has dropped about 7 ozs this past week. He's been sick and not eating well. He is just so skinny. At this point he's so lacking in body fat that he's chilling really easily. Long term concerns over battling low weight for a long period of time center around the development of his organs. He's not needing to be hospitalized or anything, but he does need to do better. He just loses weight so fast and so easily. He is back under 15 pounds again. So they are adding back another tube feed and trying to find a fortifier that doesn't cause Jimmie to puke. Pray that this little tiny guy can put on some fat. Fat prayers are what we need! If you've followed Jimmie from the beginning you'll remember those! (-:

Thank you for praying!

Love,
Amber

5 comments:

  1. We're praying for him to gain!

    Sorry we can't join you all. Most of us are sick. =( Happy walking!!

    Love you all,
    Adrian and Janelle

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  2. I am not sure if you have read this blog but she did a whole post on what she feeds her son and how well it has been for him. Just a thought for you :)

    http://simmonsfamilyupdate.blogspot.com/2010/04/blended-diet-101.html

    Heather E

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  3. Thank you Heather! We'll check it out. Rachael is very familiar with blended diets and Jimmie's nutritionist has given her recipes.

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