There are some errors in the article.
I was placed on bed rest at17 weeks but had Aria at 20 weeks gestation. I am not sure that the author fully grasps pregnancy complications and/or prematurity. As a person, I am healthiest when I am pregnant so I am not thrilled with this wording "despite Nicole’s best efforts to be
healthy. The longest term baby was 35 weeks." Despite being healthy and every intervention currently known in the medical field, they could not keep me pregnant.
http://www.timesleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?avis=TL&date=20130512&category=news&lopenr=305129878&Ref=AR&source=RSS
WILKES-BARRE TWP. – Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the March of
Dimes will continue the organization’s tradition of research to promote
healthier babies by holding a fundraiser walk called March for Babies on
Sunday.
Founded in 1938 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to
fund the fight against polio, the March of Dimes is a nonprofit
organization that works to improve the health of mothers and their
babies.
The March for Babies will be held at King’s College’s
Betzler Field in Wilkes-Barre Township. Registration begins at 9 a.m.
and the walk starts at 10.
After the walk, the day will feature family fun, including refreshments, entertainment, activities for children, and much more.
The
longest running walk-a-thon began in the 1970s as a way to raise
proceeds for research to prevent premature births, prenatal wellness
programs, research grants, neonatal intensive care units, and family
support programs.
Last year the walk-a-thon raised $130,000 nationally, said Deborah Pollock, executive director of the March of Dimes.
The
March of Dimes has yielded health advances that have decreased infant
deaths from infectious diseases and birth defects, said Pollock.
After
experiencing four premature births and one infant death, the
Wendolowski family, of Peckville, knows the importance of these health
advancements.
Chosen by the March of Dimes as the family ambassador for the local event, the Wendolowskis have taken their role seriously.
“It is surprising not a lot of people know what they do,” Nicole Wendolowski said, referring to the organization.
With
various fundraisers planned throughout surrounding areas, she hopes to
raise awareness of the March of Dimes as well as funding for her
family’s team, Team Wendo in Memory of Aria.
Aria was the
family’s second child, born at 17 weeks. Aria lived for two hours after
birth. Her memory is still strong and is a driving force for Team Wendo.
“The March of Dimes gives me a positive way to deal with the negative,” Nicole said.
The
Wendolowskis now have three children: Cole, 11, Athena, 3, and Alexa,
2. All were born prematurely, despite Nicole’s best efforts to be
healthy. The longest term baby was 35 weeks.
The March of Dimes has
provided 75 years of support for research, treatments, educational and prenatal
programs that has saved lives, reduced the suffering and improved the quality of
life for countless children and the parents who love them. I hold a carnation to honor my daughter Aria.
However, the 3 preemies who stand beside me today are success stories
and a wonderful example of what March of Dimes efforts have accomplished. We want to thank you for coming out today to
support such an important cause.
Dr.
Ravi Agarwal, from Geisinger Health System and I were sporting our "Club 39" hats for being top fundraisers. 
