Pennies For Preemies

Miracle Treat Week wraps up today! Be sure to stop by your local Dairy Queen and grab a Blizzard or DQ Cake today in support of Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) through Children's Health Foundation and Children's Miracle Network Canada! #MiracleTreatWeek #ItsForTheKids #LdnOnt

BREAKING NEWS!! Dairy Queen has kicked off Miracle Treat Week happening October 5th to October 11th! Yes!! A whole week dedicated to raising funds and awareness for children’s hospitals across Canada for Children's Miracle Network Canada hospitals! ... In the Greater London Region proceeds go to Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) through Children's Health Foundation! Please enjoy a Blizzard safely from your local Dairy Queen. Please postpone your visit if you are feeling unwell. Please wear a mask, and stay physically distanced from others. Wash your hands or use alcohol based hand sanitizer. We’re in this together! #LdnOnt #MiracleTreatWeek

Today Pennies For Preemies turns 8!! Now more than ever we're reminded of the need for and the power of community! Together we can and do achieve more! We're thankful to continue to share our story to impact change in our community through advocacy, through raising awareness and raising funds. We are thankful for everyone that gives their time, talents, and funds to causes we champion and causes that they care about. It's often about making small changes that make a difference in the world around us. Together, we make an impact. #LdnOnt

On Giving Tuesday Canada if you’re able consider donating and supporting London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) through London Health Sciences Foundation or Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre through Children's Health Foundation. They need our help now more than ever during COVID-19 as our hospitals work to support the COVID-19 pandemic as well as ongoing health needs in our community and beyond for people of all ages! If you’re unable to give money at this time, consider giving your time as a volunteer, or help a friend or neighbour. Let’s all help one another together during this time of great need! Please share this post and spread the word!

Today we turn 28. It’s hard to believe we were born 28 years ago on April 11th, 1992 at 25 weeks. 1 lb and 3/4 and 1 lb and a 1/2. Today we’re happy, healthy and changing the world. Today though, it’s not about us. Our focus is the world. We want to remember where we came from and what helped us to get to where we are today- 4 and a half months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and countless people have been a part of our story. Special thanks to all the Doctors, Nurses, he...alth and community professionals and most importantly our family and friends for helping us get to where we are today. We wouldn’t be who and where we are without you. This year looks a little different- not just for us but the world around us. The pandemic has changed the world- forever. Changed the way we live our day to day lives, how we celebrate, how we socialize and so much more. Everyone and everything is impacted by the pandemic, in their own unique way- no two stories or experiences are the same. Our mind shifts to those on the front lines- the Doctors, Nurses, health care professionals, those working in social services, restaurants and supermarkets - to name just a few. We also want to recognize those who have been personally affected by COVID-19- with a family member, friend, loved one or colleague who has fallen ill or died. We also want to recognize those who cannot visit loved ones in the hospital- we think especially of our families in the NICU as they navigate this incredibly stressful time in unprecedented territory. One thing we can all keep in mind as we move forward is that we’re all in this together. Help out a friend, help out a neighbour- if you’re able- small things can make a big difference. Together we are better. To the world and to all who are reading this, we’ll get through this together. Togetherness weaves throughout our story from our first moments to where we are today and how we’ll keep moving forward. Let’s keep moving forward- together. - Deana

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! We hope that whatever it is you celebrate, you are surrounded by family, friends and loved ones. We wish everyone the best in 2020 and are sending love to all who are ill and, or hospitalized this holiday season. We are thankful for all who have supported us thus far and look forward to what’s ahead. #LdnOnt