RUNNING 4 MIRACLES-VIRGINIA BEACH

On March 17, I ran the Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach to honor Ruby Stancill of Virginia Beach, who was born on August 8, 2020, nearly 15 weeks before her due date. Weighing just 1 pound, 6 ounces, she let out a cry that gave her parents hope her lungs would one day be strong enough to sustain her.  Ruby was immediately transferred to Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters' neonatal intensive care unit, where every year, more than 500 premature and critically ill newborns receive specialized treatment and get the best possible start to life.  After 103 days, Ruby was able to go home to her mom (Heather), dad (Daman), and big brother (Henry). Today, Ruby is a bubbly 3-year-old who likes the color red, marshmallows and chocolate, and playing doctor.

Click HERE to read Ruby's full story.

Virginia Beach is Leg #7 of the Conway Family's Miracle Mission of running 50 marathons honoring 50 preemies in 50 states.  Here are our previous efforts.

Leg #6-Newport, RI-Sean and Nate-$507​

Leg #5-Louisville, KY-The Baker Four (Luke, Eloise, Ruby, and Annie)-$4,756​

Leg #4-Little Rock, AR-Jacob-$2,545​

Leg #3-Indianapolis, IN-Carlie-$670

Leg #2-Dayton, OH-Mason-$1,575

Leg #1-Pittsburgh, PA-Hunter-$2,758

As a family, we have dedicated our fundraising efforts to pay it forward for the support from the Children’s Miracle Network when our son Brooks, who is now 18 years old, healthy, and thriving, was born at 25 weeks, weighing just 1 lb 6 oz.  He spent four months in the Penn State Health Children’s Hospital NICU.  He represents why we believe miracles do happen.  Please click HERE to see photos of Brooks.

Running4Miracles-Jason