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We've Got Pirate Power

Christmas 2010, my friend and fellow teacher Leila Manning gave birth to twin boys - a joyful moment tempered by their premature arrival at only 24 weeks.

The two boys, Liam and Ewan, weighed less than two pounds each, and had a series of health problems related to their premature birth. Liam came home after 109 days in the NICU. Ewan, however, struggled with a series of infections, surgeries and blood transfusions. He slipped away, after living a very short life of only 75 days. I knew there was nothing I could do to take away Scott and Leila’s pain but I wanted them to know that so many people loved and supported them. I asked Scott and Leila’s family, along with our coworkers, whether they wanted to do the March For Babies walk in honor of Liam and in memory of Ewan. I received an overwhelming, “YES!” Before I knew it, we had 55 walkers and raised almost $15,000!! In our second year as a family team, we raised over $25,000! The family now acts as local Ambassadors for the March Of Dimes. We also provide NICU Comfort Packages and Baby Loss Memory Kits at local hospitals and by requests through our organization's website, www.pirate-power.org
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Many people have asked how Pirate Power got its name. When Leila was pregnant, she called the twins, “Pirates,” because she had such awful morning sickness that she felt like her body had been hijacked by Pirates. I started posting “Pirate Power” on Leila’s page as soon as I heard about the twins fighting for their lives. Thus, Pirate Power was born!

05/27/2023

Next Saturday is the March For Babies! Scott Rendleman, Liam and I will be marching in memory of Ewan and in honor of all NICU Babies. We would love to have you join us at the Soartan Stadium Practice Fields at 8:30AM. There’s a new parking garage right across the street! If you would like to help me make my f undraisung goal, you can donate at the link. We are just shy of $200,000 in donations!!

My twin sons, Liam and Ewan, were born at 24 weeks on Christmas Day, 2010. They were 16 weeks premature. They faced many challenges due to their prematurity. They battled each day for their lives - through infections, transfusions, and surgeries. Their days in the NICU were the scariest of my life.....

12/24/2022

The Pirate crafted Christmas Bibs, and Diaper Babies, and then filled wee stockings for the wee babies in “his” NICU. NICU Life is hard, and during the holidays its even harder. We hope the stockings brighten the holiday for the babies and their families!

11/24/2022

Pirate Power is thankful for our friends and family that support the March Of Dimes and preemies everyday!

08/23/2020

06/06/2020

Without March of Dimes research and support, our former 24 week, micro-preemie, surviving twin would not have survived his birth and 109 day NICU stay. He would not be a healthy, happy 9 year old Pirate today. So, carry on, March Of Dimes, we fully support your advocacy for black mothers and their babies!

05/29/2020

What a fun way to fundraise for the March Of Dimes - an online paint party with A Work Of Heart Studio!
Our artists ranged in age from 6-50+ and were located all over Silicon Valley, SLO, Modesto, and even North Carolina!

05/15/2020

The Pirate was thrilled to spot himself in the Step Up For Babies Live Celebration today! We are still collecting donations at www.marchforbabies.org/team/piratepower

05/04/2020

Andrea at A Work Of Heart is once again donating her time and talent for a Pirate Power Fundraiser for the March of Dimes! Join us via Zoom on May 28th @ 6:30 for a fabulous evening spent creating these gorgeous mini succulent paintings! 50% of your fee will be donated to the March Of Dimes! Class kits will contain everything you need to complete the paintings (plus a little something from me). I will deliver your class kits myself, if you are local. $6 will cover shipping if you need your kit mailed to you. Let’s get crafty for babies!

You are registering for a livestream zoom class. This event is set up as a fundraiser for March of Dimes - Team Pirate Power! 50% of your registration fee will be donated direclty to March of Dimes....

04/29/2020

Step Up for Babies! You can join our team or make a donation at this link: www.marchforbabies.org/team/piratepower

04/25/2020

We had a wee family March For
Babies today. It’s always been our day to celebrate Liam, honor Ewan, and march for all babies. We can’t thank you enough, for continuing to support us, the babies & and the MOD.💜 www.marchforbabies.org/team/piratepower

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P. O. Box 54400
San Jose, CA
95154

Website

http://www.pirate-power.org/

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