Rummage Sale on 4/21 to Benefit March of Dimes

Roseville resident Elysia Baines knows the importance of maternal care and care for a preemie newborn. In 2009, Baines delivered baby Spencer 11 weeks early; the tiny infant weighed a mere two pounds. As soon as Spencer was delivered in the Family Birth Center at Sutter Roseville Medical Center, a clinical team rushed him to the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit for a 12-week hospital stay.

 “There were a lot of ups and downs while Spencer was in the NICU, but the staff was great,” said Baines.  “They gave wonderful support not only to Spencer but to our family as well.”

 Baines is an ardent supporter of the March of Dimes, which raises awareness about the importance of prenatal care and also raises funds to support research to find the causes of prematurity and, along with other goals, provides information and support to families affect by prematurity. Premature birth is the number one killer of newborns. Every year, more than a half million babies are born too soon in the United States. And, the premature birth rate has risen by 36 percent over the last 25 years.

 Baines, who benefitted from March of Dimes support when Spencer was born, is not only participating in the Sacramento March of Dimes 2012 Walk at the California State Capitol on April 28, she is also supporting the Sutter Roseville Medical Center 2^nd Annual rummage sale for the March of Dimes Campaign.

 The rummage sale will be held on Saturday, April 21, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., in the parking lot on the corner of Secret Ravine and Medical Plaza Drive (adjacent to the hospital). The rummage sale will feature gently used items of all kinds and many bargains. Proceeds from the rummage sale will benefit the March of Dimes Campaign, which in turn benefits families of premature babies.

 Now a healthy, happy two and a half year old, Spencer is a preemie success story, much to the delight of his mom. Strengthened by the support she was given when Spencer was in the NICU, she feels it’s her turn to give back and to support March of Dimes activities. “Come and shop at the rummage sale,” she urges. “Find a bargain and support the babies—you’ll be making a difference for a family like ours.”