After two separate

treatments, the murmur was still present. As the doctors prepared for

surgery on Kyleigh's heart, they agreed to make one last hopeful treatment,

and through one of many miracles in this little girl's life, the third

treatment closed the shunt, leaving no signs of a murmur.

Kyleigh returned

home to Griffin Nov. 24, the day before Thanksgiving. Currently, she is

struggling with reflux, but after months of medications, she is starting

to get this under control as well.

"Had it

not been for the many advancements in medicines and treatments for premature

babies, Kyleigh's first year may not have had such a wonderful and joyous

ending," said Kenneth and Juli Moore, parents of Kyleigh, who will

walk in the Griffin WalkAmerica Sept. 30 at First United Methodist Church.

"We are

forever grateful for the commitment of the March of Dimes and its volunteers

for making a difference in the life of our daughter," she said.

Funds raised

in WalkAmerica support research and programs that benefit babies across

the nation and in Fayette County.

The March of

Dimes is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve

the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.

For information, visit the March of Dimes home page www.modimes.org .

Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community

services, education and advocacy that save babies.