WORLD PREMATURITY DAY 2022
World Prematurity Day on 17 November is one of the most important days in the year to raise awareness of the challenges and burden of preterm birth globally. The day was initiated by EFCNI and partnering European parent organisations in 2008. The international co-founders LittleBigSouls (Africa), March of Dimes (USA) and National Premmie Foundation (Australia) joined the celebrations and made World Prematurity Day an intercontinental movement. Meanwhile, countless individuals and organisations from more than 100 countries join forces with activities, special events and commit to action to help address preterm birth and improve the situation of preterm babies and their families.
Besides the colour purple which stands for sensitivity and exceptionality, the socksline has become a symbol for World Prematurity Day. The small pair of purple socks – framed by nine full-size baby socks – symbolises: 1 in 10 babies is born preterm. Worldwide.
This year Little Wonder will be covering the NICU in little purple paper socks and YOU can purchase one of these little socks to remember your time in the NICU or someone you loved who went through this life changing journey. You can include a photo too if you wish. Not only will this help raise awareness and funds for our many support programs but you will also show the current NICU families all the love for our teeny tiny little wonders here in Sydney!
