Unable to carry children herself, Jen's best friend gave her the most precious gift: to serve as the surrogate to her twin girls.  But after 31 weeks, Jennifer held her friend's hand as she gave birth to Kaylee Ann and Madison Christine. For six weeks, Jen's girls struggled to survive at the NICU at Inova Fairfax Hospital.  A year later, as Jen and her family celebrated the miracle of the girls' first birthday, she learned that her sister went into premature labor at just 24 weeks and delivered Blake, a 1-pound, 14-ounce baby boy.  While all three children are thriving today, Blake still faces additional heart surgery and the possibility of future intestinal surgery.

Jen's story is not uncommon, which is why she's supporting the March of Dimes, which funds lifesaving- and Nobel Prize-winning research.  With midnight sessions on her stationary bike and early morning runs, it's hard to believe she works full time for the U.S. Air Force and raises two girls (who sometimes train with her).

Click Donate Now, below, to support Jen's efforts as she raises money for the March of Dimes in her quest to become an Ironman at the 2008 Ford Ironman in Louisville, Ky.  Read Jen's blog, learn more about the Ironman event and read a feature story about Jen by clicking the respective links below.