TOOTGAROOK’S McCann family have a lot to smile about thanks to the special care nursery at Frankston Hospital.
Both of the McCann’s babies spent time at the hospital’s special care nursery after birth difficulties, and are now happy and healthy young boys.
The McCann’s are encouraging people to support Mt Eliza’s Rotary Club’s Kids Fun Run with K163 for the hospital in March at Moorooduc.
First child Harrison, now 18 months, was born at 34 weeks, while second baby, Leo, came into the world at just 31 weeks and spent six days in January at Frankston Hospital.
“Because he was so young he needed help breathing and had to go straight to the special care nursery,” said Kasha.
Proceeds from the fun run will go towards purchasing a special infant transport incubator so that babies can be transferred safely to other parts of the hospital for procedures that can’t be performed in the nursery.
“It’s a fantastic cause, I couldn’t think of any better way to get involved to support your community,” said Kasha.
The Kids Fun Run with K163 will be held on Sunday 19 March at Moorooduc Railway Station. To register or make a donation go to mycause.com.au/events/funrunk163
First published in the Mornington News – 14 February 2017
