In This Issue
Prematurity Awareness Campaign
Poker Run
Big Wheel 500
Chicago Wolves 
November is
National Prematurity Month 
 
During the month of November, the Foundation and local businesses will be supporting National Prematurity Month with our "Prematurity Awareness Campaign".
 
The handprint awareness cards will be available at the following businesses with a minimum donation of $1.

Advanced Dental - Dyer
Bottom's Up - Lansing 
Buffa Louie's - Highland
Classy Cuts - Lowell 
The Engine Room - Dyer
Spanky's - Dyer

Facts:

  • 1 in 8 babies is born prematurely.
  • Mortality rates for infants born even a few weeks early, or "late preterm" (between 34-46 weeks of gestation), were three times the rate than full-term infants.
  • More than a half a million babies are born prematurely (less than 37 weeks gestation) each year, and those who survive face the risk of lifelong health consequences, such as breathing and feeding issues, cerebral palsy and learning disabilities.

If you are interested in taking part in the "Prematurity Awareness Campaign", please contact Kim Splant @ 708.212.1411.

Nathan C. Splant Foundation
 
15500 109th Avenue
Dyer, IN  46311
 
219-365-5800
 
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Chicago Wolves

Poker Run
raised over $3,500!
 
Although the rain eventually came, it did not deter over 87 riders to help support the "Riding for Babies" fundraiser on Sunday, September 20th.  
The Foundation and James 
James and his family were selected by the Foundation for this event and a portion of the proceeds will purchase a special needs bicycle and additional expenses.  They are a very special family and we hope you had an opportunity to meet them.
 
On September 29th, James will be having hip surgery at Riley's Children's Hospital - we hope for a quick recovery!

A special thanks to:
 
Big Mike and James 
Chicago Wolves
James and his family
"Big" Mike, Betty and Skye 
St. John's PUB
Hooters Casino
Elevator Union - Local #2
Danette Garza
QSC Design
EK Express
"Big" Dennis
Buffa Louie's
Lencioni Catering
Dal Santo's
Marv @ The View 
Northwoods - St. John
Texas Roadhouse - Dyer
Desserts by Shannon
Miller Lite Girls and Natalie
 
 
The VOLUNTEERS!
 
Chicago WolvesCrystal, Rhonda, Chelsea Bean, Shannon, Diane, Paula
 
Chicago Wolves
 
and the Local Businesses that provided the raffle donations!

Chicago Wolves

We could not have completed our mission without your generous support and believing in our cause!
 
THANK YOU!!!
 
Big Wheel - Nate and Friend
Big Wheel 500
 
It was an absolutely gorgeous day Sunday, September 13, for the "Big Wheel 500"!
 
Nathan and some of his kindergarten friends, joined over 60 other children (ages 3-6) for the Big Wheel Race!  Each participant received an award ribbon for their track challenge.
 
Volunteers sold hot dogs, chips, water and desserts for a $1 donation.
 
Special Thanks to:
Strack and Van Til - Munster
Jay's Potato Chips - Jeff Rodriguez
Ice Mountain - Alpine Water Company
Desserts by Shannon
Munster Parks & Recreation
 
And the Volunteers! 
Volunteers for the Big Wheel
 
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