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O Warrior is dedicated to supporting families navigating the challenges of omphalocele, providing resources, community, and advocacy to ensure they feel empowered and connected throughout their journey.

Join O Warrior&#39;s raffle for a chance to win one of our fabulous O Warrior blankets while supporting our mission too! Your participation is not only a chance to win, but also plays a vital role in supporting our mission of helping families in the thick of their omphalocele journey. Each ticket you purchase directly contributes to our efforts in making a meaningful impact in our community. 🎟️ Thank you for your support. Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant difference. ✨ Open to U.S only - see <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.owarrior.org/holiday-raffle-official-rules" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">offical rules</a>

O Warrior's Giving Tuesday Raffle 2025

Join our O Warrior Holiday Comfort raffle for a chance to win a cozy basket of goodies!  Your participation is not only a chance to win this basket, but also plays a vital role in supporting our mission. Each ticket you purchase directly contributes to our efforts in making a meaningful impact to our O Warrior Families. Thank you for your support! Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant difference. ✨The Holiday Comfort Basket Contains:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">$50 Target Gift Card</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">O Warrior Cozy Blanket</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">O Warrior Ornament</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Starbucks Hot Cocoa</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Baily's Flavored Coffee</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Harry & David Moose Munch</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Ghirardelli Chocolate</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Chocolate covered Oreos</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Adorable Gingerbread men mugs</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Paint your own snowmen</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Snowflake trivet </li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">All in an inviting serving tray or basket <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1732302638/phrfhdbyqhlhoelvkt2s.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" /></li></ul>Open to U.S only - see <a href="https://www.owarrior.org/holiday-raffle-official-rules" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">offical rules</a>

O Warrior's Holiday Comfort Raffle 2024

Community-Powered Breakthrough: Fund the Inaugural O Warrior Omphalocele Research Grant. Why This Grant Is HistoricFor years, research funding for omphalocele has lagged. But today, the power is in our hands.O Warrior is proud to announce the first-ever research grant funded entirely by the omphalocele community! Every dollar raised here is a direct investment by families, friends, and supporters who want better outcomes for O Warriors everywhere.This grant is not just funding research; it is funding HOPE. It proves that when our community unites, we can drive medical innovation from the ground up. Pioneering Prenatal HopeWe have selected a bold, high-impact study from a world-renowned institution: Boston Children&#39;s Hospital.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Project Title: Innovative Prenatal Therapy for Giant Omphalocele Using Botulinum Toxin: A Prospective Pilot Study.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Challenge: Babies born with Giant Omphalocele often face a difficult start to life. The size of the omphalocele can restrict the growth of the lungs (pulmonary hypoplasia), leading to breathing difficulties, lengthy NICU stays, and high-risk procedures.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Breakthrough: This grant is funding a pioneering pilot study that aims to test a potential solution before birth. Researchers at Boston Children&#39;s will be studying the feasibility and safety of using Botulinum Toxin Type A (BoNT-A), commonly known as Botox, injected prenatally. The goal is to temporarily relax the baby&#39;s abdominal wall muscles, allowing the omphalocele sac to shrink and improved readiness for surgical closure after birth.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Impact: If this pilot study proves safe and feasible, it will pave the way for a major clinical trial that could establish a completely new standard of prenatal care. We could fundamentally change the trajectory of Giant Omphalocele.</li></ul>Be the Impact: Your Donation MattersEvery single dollar moves this groundbreaking research forward. Your donation directly contributes to this groundbreaking trial in the United States and the potential it could have for future O Warriors everywhere! Donate to help fund a breakthrough!Thank you for supporting O Warrior and helping writing the future for omphaloceles.

Community-Powered Breakthrough: Fund the Inaugural O Warrior Omphalocele Research Grant.Why This Grant Is HistoricFor years, research funding for omphalocele has lagged. But today, the power is in our hands.O Warrior is proud to announce the first-ever research grant funded entirely by the omphalocele community! Every dollar raised here is a direct investment by families, friends, and supporters who want better outcomes for O Warriors everywhere.This grant is not just funding research; it is funding HOPE. It proves that when our community unites, we can drive medical innovation from the ground up.Pioneering Prenatal HopeWe have selected a bold, high-impact study from a world-renowned institution: Boston Children's Hospital.Project Title: Innovative Prenatal Therapy for Giant Omphalocele Using Botulinum Toxin: A Prospective Pilot Study.The Challenge: Babies born with Giant Omphalocele often face a difficult start to life. The size of the omphalocele can restrict the growth of the lungs (pulmonary hypoplasia), leading to breathing difficulties, lengthy NICU stays, and high-risk procedures.The Breakthrough: This grant is funding a pioneering pilot study that aims to test a potential solution before birth. Researchers at Boston Children's will be studying the feasibility and safety of using Botulinum Toxin Type A (BoNT-A), commonly known as Botox, injected prenatally. The goal is to temporarily relax the baby's abdominal wall muscles, allowing the omphalocele sac to shrink and improved readiness for surgical closure after birth.The Impact: If this pilot study proves safe and feasible, it will pave the way for a major clinical trial that could establish a completely new standard of prenatal care. We could fundamentally change the trajectory of Giant Omphalocele.Be the Impact: Your Donation MattersEvery single dollar moves this groundbreaking research forward. Your donation directly contributes to this groundbreaking trial in the United States and the potential it could have for future O Warriors everywhere!Donate to help fund a breakthrough!Thank you for supporting O Warrior and helping writing the future for omphaloceles.

O Warrior Omphalocele Research with Boston Children's

Back by Popular Demand: The 2nd Annual O Warrior Virtual 5K! After the incredible success of our inaugural race (where we blew past our $5,000 goal to raise a staggering $19,000) we are back and ready to run (or walk!) again. Join the O Warrior community on Saturday, May 30th for our second annual nationwide event. Last year, you proved how powerful this community is; this year, let&rsquo;s keep that momentum going with a goal of $10,000 to support Omphalocele families. New for This Year: Team Rewards &amp; Contests!We want to see O Warrior banners flying across the country!<ul data-path-to-node="8" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Custom Banner Option: Want your team name on a banner? You can order personalized one via our merch store. (Only available through May 1st)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Organizer Prizes: We are awarding Merch Store Gift Cards to the organizer of the Largest Team and the organizer of the Highest-Fundraising Team!</li></ul>The 2026 Shirt: &quot;Blank Canvas&quot; EditionWe heard your feedback! To keep everyone cool during those May miles, this year&rsquo;s official 5K t-shirts are White. Get Creative: Since the shirts are white, we are encouraging everyone to customize them! We&rsquo;d love to see you tie-dye your shirts, add handprints, or sign them with fabric markers. Show off your unique O Warrior style! (T-shirt sizes range from 2T through 4XL adult). How to Participate<ol data-path-to-node="13" fr-original-style="" start="1" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Register: Click the &quot;Race Registration&quot; button below to sign up via Zeffy.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Form a Team: Gather friends and family or find local O Warrior families via our <a fr-original-style="" href="https://owarrior.quickbase.com/nav/app/bszt6dbie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Directory</a>.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Map Your Route: Use <a fr-original-style="" href="https://onthegomap.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">On The Go Map</a> to easily plot your 3.1-mile (5K) course.</li></ol>Important Deadline: To guarantee your limited-edition white t-shirt, you must register by May 1st, 2026. Registrations after this date are welcome and appreciated, but will not include a shirt.

Back by Popular Demand: The 2nd Annual O Warrior Virtual 5K!After the incredible success of our inaugural race (where we blew past our $5,000 goal to raise a staggering $19,000) we are back and ready to run (or walk!) again.Join the O Warrior community on Saturday, May 30th for our second annual nationwide event. Last year, you proved how powerful this community is; this year, let’s keep that momentum going with a goal of $10,000 to support Omphalocele families.New for This Year: Team Rewards & Contests!We want to see O Warrior banners flying across the country!Custom Banner Option: Want your team name on a banner? You can order personalized one via our merch store. (Only available through May 1st)Organizer Prizes: We are awarding Merch Store Gift Cards to the organizer of the Largest Team and the organizer of the Highest-Fundraising Team!The 2026 Shirt: "Blank Canvas" EditionWe heard your feedback! To keep everyone cool during those May miles, this year’s official 5K t-shirts are White.Get Creative: Since the shirts are white, we are encouraging everyone to customize them! We’d love to see you tie-dye your shirts, add handprints, or sign them with fabric markers. Show off your unique O Warrior style! (T-shirt sizes range from 2T through 4XL adult).How to ParticipateRegister: Click the "Race Registration" button below to sign up via Zeffy.Form a Team: Gather friends and family or find local O Warrior families via our Directory.Map Your Route: Use On The Go Map to easily plot your 3.1-mile (5K) course.Important Deadline: To guarantee your limited-edition white t-shirt, you must register by May 1st, 2026. Registrations after this date are welcome and appreciated, but will not include a shirt.

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