2011 Ambassador Family

The Lies Family, Robert, Jessica, Bret, Gavin, & Abigail

Jessica and Robert Lies know firsthand the complications premature birth can create. While pregnant with her firstborn, Jessica was having a normal pregnancy. Unfortunately, she developed a severe infection in her womb. Bret had to be delivered for both of their safety 13 weeks too soon, weighing just 2 lb 8 oz.

Bret had a long, challenging recovery in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where he received surfactant therapy, a treatment developed by a March of Dimes grantee, which helped him breathe on his own.

Bret is now six-years-old, loves Barney, trucks, and horseback therapy. Jessica has also had the joy of delivering Bret's siblings, Gavin and Abigail.

Bret’s grandmother, Lynn, and his parents are so grateful for your support of the March of Dimes.