This World Prematurity Day… Light Up Purple

14 November 2018

15 million babies are born premature worldwide each year, Around 27,000 in Australia alone. More than 1 million will die and many more face serious lifelong health challenges.

November 17 is World Prematurity Day, a global day for raising awareness. Let your building shine and show your support on November 17.

The Hobart City Council are lighting purple on the cardinal lights at the waterfront for the week starting Monday 12 November (photo below right, supplied by the Hobart City Council).

 

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The photo of the mural (above left) has been painted by NPICU Nurse, Sam Hernan.