Make your goals personal. Ask for 28 donations of $10 or donations of $28, for each week you carried your child. If you had a full term child, ask for 40 donations or for 10 $40 donations.
Give people numbers to think about. As many of you know, prematurity is very expensive. Share some of these satistcs with your supports.
- $1,368 1 vial Synagis which is an injection qualified preemies receive each month October-April to prevent RSV.
- $300-500 is the average cost of home oxygen therapy per month
- $1,200 average cost of one day in the NICU depending on level of care needed.
- $150-180 per dose of Surfactant. Surfactant helps lungs in premature babies by preventing RDS (respiratory distress syndrome). Babies can receive up to 3 doses
Have fun. Through this entire processes your main goal should be to have fun. Every dollar you raise helps give every baby a healthy start. Thank you for your continued dedication.