LLTF September 2011 Newsletter

Newsletter SEPTEMBER 2011

NEWS. UPDATES. FEATURES. EVENTS.

www.lifeslittletreasures.org.au

OUR MISSION & WHAT WE DO Who are we?

The Life’s Little Treasures Foundation is an National Australian charity which is dedicated to providing information, support, friendship and assistance to families of children born prematurely or sick. Our services are available in the hospital (neonatal and special care units) and in the community when families come home. It is run those whom themselves have had a premature or sick baby and understand the challenges that these babies and families face.

Our Mission To improve the lives of premature and sick babies by providing information and assistance to families and supporting research.

Services • Introduce programs, which provide practical and emotional support to families who have babies that have spent time in intensive/special care nurseries.

• Provide easily accessible and relevant information for families.

• Offer continued assistance to families to ease the transition from hospital to the home environment • Increase community awareness of the unique issues faced by families of these special babies.

• Educate & provide assistance to healthcare providers who support families of premature or sick babies • Support & participate in research.

• Providing funding for vital hospital equipment & information resources Life’s Little Treasures Foundation PO Box 476 Chadstone Centre RP, Victoria ACN 143 037 834

ABN 94 232 874 269,

DISCLAIMER: All material on this newsletter is provided for your information only and may not be construed as medical advice or instruction. No action or inaction should be taken based solely on the contents of this information; instead, the Life’s Little Treasures Foundation suggests that readers should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being or the health, development and well being of their children.

The information and opinions expressed here are believed to be accurate, based on the best judgement available to the authors, and readers who fail to consult with appropriate health professionals /authorities assume the risk of any injuries. In addition, the information and opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of every contributor to the LLT newsletter.

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PRESIDENTS WELCOME Goodbye Winter, hello Spring!! I know that most of you can’t wait to see the end of winter and all the bugs that it brings. After a cold and wet winter, we are all definitely looking forward to seeing the sun shine and the flowers bloom.

In this issue of our newsletter the focus is on Dads. Fathers play an important role in a family and they are often forgotten as mothers and baby tend to get most of the attention. However this is a tough time for them also as they not only have to deal with the emotional roller coaster ride of this journey but also often have to look after the rest of family whilst continuing to go to work. We hope that the stories and tips from other dads will help other fathers going through this difficult time.

Besides the focus on fathers we also have information on our exciting upcoming events of the year.

Firstly, we have our official launch of Life’s Little Treasures in Tasmania

by Health Minister Michelle O’Byrne and the Hon Attorney General Brian Whightman at our Masquerade Ball on 22nd October. This will be a great night of food, drinks and laughter with lots of entertainment planned for the night including special performances by two very talented burlesque dancers… So don your mask and gowns and join us for what will be night of fun and frivolity! You can buy your tickets now by visiting www.lifeslittletreasures.org.au/events-and-supportgroups/events/current-event/tassie-ball/. See you there!

Soon after our Tassie launch we have our major fundraising event of the year – “Walk for Prems” Charity Fun Run / Walk on Sunday 6th November. This year it’s going national so that families, friends, work mates in WA, Tasmania, SA, NSW as well as VIC can also celebrate and enjoy this special day. In Melbourne, comedian and radio DJ extraordinaire Matt Tilley will be MC’ing the day which is guaranteed to be a fun day out for the whole family and our beautiful ambassador singer /songwriter Clare Bowditch will be walking with us. If you want to be part of this day, register NOW so that you don’t miss out on our free T-shirt for adults and cool bandana for the kids. To register and find out more about the event, visit www.lifeslittletreasures.org. au/walk/. There are also some fantastic prizes up for grabs for the top fundraisers -www.lifeslittletreasures.org.au/walk/lltfundraising/prizes-and-awards/. Looking forward to a great day.

This year we also have another special community event that we have been given the opportunity of being part of. Thanks to Hello Music, we are going to be involved with a special Christmas event called Carols by Daylight at BMW Edge in Federation Square on Friday 9th Dec. More details will be coming through on this but be sure to keep this date free to join us for an afternoon of carol singing for the whole family. You never know, Santa may come by and visit too so stay tuned…

Well this is it for now. Time to go now and continue with all the preparations… I hope to see you at one of the fabulous upcoming events. Until then, enjoy the sunshine

Parool

President, LLT

PROUD PREMMIE JOURNEY

PREMATURITY HAS BEEN MY GREATEST TEACHER

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ather’s Day marked a significant day for me personally. It was a time of reflection and acknowledgment of where I am today surrounded by my twin toddlers (ex 24 weeks) each of whom provide me with so much joy in my life.

...parenthood is an absolute privilege and not even hospital walls should stop us feeling like a parent especially on father’s day.

Today was about celebration, it was about being a DAD! Two years ago, when my wife was confined to complete bed rest after going into labour at 22 weeks, becoming a father was becoming a major threat as we battled the odds to keep the twins in utero one more day, but little did I know just how different my role as a father would be, as I recall the twins arriving 16 weeks prematurely and being whisked away to NICU. That feeling of helplessness.

That overwhelming feeling to protect and to provide for them and to innately desire the best outcome for them and to be strong for my partner who at the time didn’t understand the complexity of the road ahead as she recovered post surgery.

But most of all that feeling that there was nothing at the time I could do and that I had no control over the situation or outcome.

This wasn’t how it was supposed to be, I had planned for months the pending arrival of our bundles of joy, the celebratory drinks, the decorating of the nursery, all of which fell by the wayside in a matter of seconds.

To have these feelings is human and natural; however as a father there may never be a time in a father’s life where a dignified, steadfast and calm reaction will serve you, your children and your partner in the best possible way.

At this point in my life prematurity has been my greatest teacher.

I think the desire a father has to protect his

children is one of the biggest emotions going through hospital. The exact effects of kangaroo care, talking to your baby, and just being near to them has not been quantified. But, personally I don’t think you can under estimate the effects of this positive energy and the opportunity it allows for you to bond with your baby.

I made it my mission to understand everything about the machines, the numbers, the medical terminology and to be involved in as much as I could in the day to day care of our babies. It allowed me to feel a sense of control, but most importantly, it made me feel like a father!

In going through a premature experience something very important cannot be forgotten.

Your partnership created your children and one of the best gifts you can give them is a healthy relationship. For relationships navigating prematurity it is so important to be united together and allow each other to have personal emotional reactions and to nurture, love and guide each other. As a man I know this can be more difficult for us, prematurity is not a situation that is easily problem solved.

After all the ups and down of our prematurity journey I believe that parenthood is an absolute privilege and not even hospital walls should stop us feeling like a parent especially on father’s day.

Alex

Proud Dad and LLT Committee Member

Life’s Little Treasures Foundation PO Box 476, Chadstone Centre RP, Victoria Website: www.lifeslittletreasures.org.au

TIPS FOR DAD’S Whether it is Papa, Baba, Babbo, Tata or Dad... for all our French, Turkish, Italian, Polish or Aussies the meaning of Daddy is synonymous with love, care and devotion. During the pregnancy and immediate post birth, society tends to focus on the baby and mum often overlooking about the other significant part of the formula! The Dad! They are just as important to a baby’s growth and development as the mum, with a just as crucial role to play in your child’s life – regardless of what stage they’re at.

Here are a few things to remember during the continual journey that is fatherhood; Confidence. Believe in yourself and trust yourself that your love is the best thing you can give your child. It is a learning journey for any new parents; mum’s included and continues everyday! Embark on this journey together to get to know your baby. It will only be through a trial an error that you will learn what your baby likes best. This process is much easier when both primary carers work together and learn off each other. One parent does not always contain all the answers all the time Kangaroo Cuddles. Time is usually in short supply for most of us, but making what time you have available count is what’s important. So whether you’re in NICU, SCN doing kangaroo cuddles or even at home, take the time to have that skin on skin contact or special cuddle time.

This will help strengthen the bond between father and baby. Whilst science may not have caught up with the proven benefits, we believe the facts speak for themselves!!

Dedicated Time. Regardless of if you’re still in the hospital phase or if you’ve graduated to the homecoming, dedicated dad time is paramount. When you think about it, the activities between hospital and home are loosely the same, whether it is special cuddly time, reading time, singing, or playtime it’s all important.

Sure the playtime adapts as they develop from

touching an arm through the humidity crib, lying under the play gym, having crawling races, swings, slides, through to tearing around the park and play centre, having the 1:1 time will further strengthen your bond – especially if your partner is the main carer.

Understanding. Whether you read the charts, speak with the Neonatologists, Paediatricians, nursers, or both, it is crucial to have an understanding of your baby’s needs.

Ask as many questions as you need they are there to help you! While both parents hear the same message, each will take a slightly different interpretation as well as remembering different points. Therefore once you have digested the message you can then agree on the best steps forward.

Accept help. Superman is not human!! No one person can do everything. If you are lucky enough to have a support network around you, accept their offer of help or ask. This can include, minding your other little treasures whilst you visit the hospital, cooking a meal, cleaning the house, mowing the lawns, basically any help that will enable you to spend more time with your family.

Help also involves emotional help. That can be from other dad’s in the NICU/SCN who are going through a similar situation, outside family and friends as well as your fellow LLT members.

Teamwork. Unfortunately there are no instructions manuals with your baby. Whilst in the beginning the medical staff know what’s best for your babies, parents remain the corner stone of the team. No one person – whether that is the mother, father, grandparents have all the answers. Working together, talking, sharing, listening but most importantly learning your baby is all part of the journey!! As we all know, what works one day or week does not necessarily work the following day or week!

Daddy activities: Baby massage Bath time Bottle Feeding Feeding Solids Board games Helping outside around the house Park time Painting Reading Singing Talking

Fun & handy reference site for dads: www.newdadmanual.ca/index.php www.daddynatal.co.uk/ Phone: 1300 MYPREMMIE (1300 697 736) Email: contact_us@lifeslittletreasures.org.au

PROUD PREMMIE JOURNEY

BEING A PREMMIE DAD IS A PRIVILEGE

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’ve been given this chance to share with you my experience as a father of Premie’s. Humbly I accept this honour knowing that so many other Dads have a story that is worthy to be told.

As a premie parent I wear my children’s medical history as a badge of honour to their fortitude, courage and strength to survive, “surely they must be a chip off the old block”.

I’ve learnt a lot of medical terms along the way, and I use this new found (but limited) knowledge to qualify myself amongst the medical professionals.

You guessed it, I’m one of those Dads that turn up at the hospital with a well-rehearsed medical history, I attach the oximetry monitor, I check the sats, I read the patient notes and more than once I have been mistaken for a doctor. My twins Aurelia and Indiana are two years old in November. In case you don’t know their story, let me quickly share their history. Twenty five weekers, chronic lung disease, surgical closure of PDA, self-closing ASD, hospitalisation for Influenza A and Bronchiolitis… …a completely normal “premie” start to life.

Twins have a club of their own. Apparently membership is granted automatically. Members have introduced themselves to me in all manner of places “Are they twins? I have twins, they’re older now…” and here starts the conversation.

It’s one of those things you have to experience to understand, just like having a premie. There is something special about our premie membership though. We may not be as obvious as twin parents, but for me its deeper appreciation of what we have experienced, what we have survived and what we have gained.

Indy is our smaller twin, she has an iron will a never say never attitude and an iron man tolerance to pain. Just before Easter 2011 I stood in the emergency department of our local hospital, and along with three nurses we did our best to hold a fighting sub 8kg Indiana still while the doctor inserted a nasal CPAP tube down her nose.

Saturation levels below 90% did little to hinder Indy’s fighting spirit. I know you know that feeling of your baby loaded into the acute care ambulance with the PETS team and transferred to the dreaded (P)ICU. I bet you’ve also been through the bed discussion…“no beds at RCH, we’re trying Monash now”…and your just praying that you don’t end up interstate. These are the experiences that have shaped and defined me as their Dad. My wife Lil and I are very positive about our experience. Sure it has been tough. There are pressures the average father doesn’t experience.

How do you manage a career? What if you run out of sick leave? If like me, you have older children, who will pick them up from school and do the after school activity taxi run? Am I dividing my time correctly? How do I balance work and hospital? How do I stay positive, be the family pillar, when everyone else is crumbling? How do I deal with the sleep deprivation without exploding over the smallest of things?

As Dad’s (and Mum’s) with premie membership, these are our challenges.

These are the experiences that have shaped and defined me as their Dad.

I can’t tell you how our twins are progressing for their age, because I just don’t have that baseline measurement against other equivalent aged toddlers.

This is a good thing. Indiana has just started walking at 18 months (adj), while Aurelia walked at 16 months (adj). Both girls are below the third percentile in weight, but they have quite a large vocabulary. What I can tell you though is that to me, my kids are my angels. They always smile, Aurelia calls out “Daddy, Daddy” when I arrive home form work and Indy gives the best sloppy kisses. Is it possible to be inspired by a two year old…..you bet it is! Being part of our club is inspiring and being a premie father my privilege.

Written By Dad

James Oliver

Life’s Little Treasures Foundation PO Box 476, Chadstone Centre RP, Victoria Website: www.lifeslittletreasures.org.au

Poem For Dad WHAT MAKES A DAD A DAD IS A PERSON WHO IS LOVING AND KIND, AND OFTEN HE KNOWS WHAT YOU HAVE ON YOUR MIND. HE’S SOMEONE WHO LISTENS, SUGGESTS, AND DEFENDS. A DAD CAN BE ONE OF YOUR VERY BEST FRIENDS! HE’S PROUD OF YOUR TRIUMPHS, BUT WHEN THINGS GO WRONG, A DAD CAN BE PATIENT AND HELPFUL AND STRONG IN ALL THAT YOU DO, A DAD’S LOVE PLAYS A PART. THERE’S ALWAYS A PLACE FOR HIM DEEP IN YOUR HEART. AND EACH YEAR THAT PASSES, YOU’RE EVEN MORE GLAD, MORE GRATEFUL AND PROUD JUST TO CALL HIM YOUR DAD! THANK YOU, DAD...

FOR LISTENING AND CARING, FOR GIVING AND SHARING, BUT, ESPECIALLY, FOR JUST BEING YOU! ~AUTHOR UNKNOWN~

Phone: 1300 MYPREMMIE (1300 697 736) Email: contact_us@lifeslittletreasures.org.au

THANK YOU!

Run Melbourne

On July 17th July the Foundation took part in the annual Run Melbourne event, we were very lucky to be joined by so many passionate LLT supports on the day. Everyone had a great morning and raised funds for families of premature & sick babies.

A BIG thank you to everyone who took part. Hope to see you all again next year!

Michael Seychell and Vodafone A huge thank you to Michael Seychell, National Business Manager for Vodafone Hutchison Australia, who ran the Gold Coast Marathon (42.2km) to raise funds for the Life’s Little Treasures Foundation.

He completed it in an fantastic 3hrs, 46 mins and raised a whopping $8000, ($3,000 of which was donated by his company through the Vodafone Foundation in their match giving program.) We can’t thank Michael enough for this amazing feat and the Vodafone Foundation for their generosity.

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Life’s Little Treasures Foundation PO Box 476, Chadstone Centre RP, Victoria Website: www.lifeslittletreasures.org.au

Caulfield Park Dentists

A very big thank you to Sarah Holslag and Lesa Goldfeld from the Caulfield Park Dentists who came and presented at our very first Premmie & Beyond Information session on “Dental Care in Pregnancy & Children”.

The link between gum care and pre term birth was also discussed and we all left with a lot more knowledge than we had come with.

It was fantastic and all those who attended found it very informative. The Presentation and all material handed out on the day will be available on our website in the section on “Prematurity Articles” at www.lifeslittletreasures.org.au/prematurityresources/prematurity-articles Caulfield Park Dentist, 231 Balaclava Road, Caulfield, Vic 3162 Ph: (03) 9523 9058 www.caulfielddentists. com.au

PANDA Another big thank you to MP Kelly O’Dwyer, along with Stacey and Amanda from PANDA (Post and Antenatal Depression Association Inc) who presented at our second Premmie and Beyond session in September on Post Natal Depression and Post Traumatic Stress.

Kelly is a passionate supporter of mental health and we were very honoured to have her come on the day. It was great also to hear the stories and information from the girls at PANDA. We thank them all for their time.

PANDA 810 Nicholson Street, North Fitzroy, VIC, 3068 Helpline: 1300 726 306 www.panda.org.au

We are delighted to announce that we have introduced a series of monthly information sessions that will be running for families of premature and sick babies.

They will cover areas such as Diet, Feeding, Post Natal Depression, Dental Care, Autism, Developmental Milestones and Occupational Therapy.

As the parent of a prem or sick child we are forever wondering if we are “doing the right thing”. We hope that through these sessions you will walk away with information that will enable you to become more confident. Each session will be followed by a morning tea and social catch up.

Friday Oct. 14th: Cerebral Palsy Presented by the Cerebral Palsy Education Centre (CPEC) Friday Nov. 11th: Speech Presented by Speech Therapist, Maree Metcalf Friday Dec. 9th: Autism Presented by Autism Victoria Location: Phoenix Park Neighbourhood House, 22 Rob Roy Road, East Malvern, VIC 3145 Time: 9.45am (for a 10am start) – 11:30am Details of the next group will be advertised on the website at www.lifeslittletreasures.org.au/events-andsupport-groups/events/ Or to find out more about the next session email rowena@lifeslittletreasures.org.au.

Children and siblings welcome. Due to the fact that there will be a lot of babies present, we ask that if you or your child is not well on the day to please skip this session! Thanks.

Disclaimer: All material provided during the “Premmie & Beyond” sessions is for your information only and may not be construed as medical advice or instruction.

No action or inaction should be taken based solely on the contents of the information presented; instead, the Life’s Little Treasures Foundation suggests that families should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being or the health, development and well being of their children. The information and opinions expressed during these sessions are believed to be accurate. Families who fail to consult with appropriate health professionals / authorities assume the risk of any injuries. In addition, the information and opinions expressed during the sessions do not necessarily reflect the views of LLT.

Phone: 1300 MYPREMMIE (1300 697 736) Email: contact_us@lifeslittletreasures.org.au

Life’s Little Treasures Foundation PO Box 476, Chadstone Centre RP, Victoria Website: www.lifeslittletreasures.org.au

EVENTS

“Light as a Feather” Masquerade Ball Life’s Little Treasures Foundation is extremely proud to be extending their services into Tasmania, and to be able to work with all the hospitals in the state offering Neonatal Intensive Care Units and Special Care Nurseries.

Life’s Little Treasures Foundation is holding the “Light as a Feather” Masquerade Charity Ball to help raise much needed funds so that no family in Tasmania goes through the journey of having a premature/sick baby alone.

The ball will be held at the beautiful Country Club Tasmania and will a night filled with fun and entertainment.

There will be a raffle, silent and live auction with lots of great items for you to bid on to raise the much needed funds for the Life’s Little Treasures Foundation to succeed and help families in Tasmania.

Our target is to raise $30,000 on the night to help these precious premature and sick babies.

So come dressed in black tie with your mask and help us celebrate. See opposite for details.

Register online at: www.lifeslittletreasures.org.au/events-and-support-groups/ events/current-event/tassie-ball/

Diary Dates PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS AND MORNING TEAS Life’s Little Treasures Foundation organises Parent Support groups at various venues throughout Victoria, details below.

This is a great opportunity for parents with premature babies to have a cuppa and chat and meet other parents in a similar situation.

All venues are free of charge.

Come along and see what else we can offer. Looking forward to seeing you there. Call us on: 1300 MYPREMMIE (1300 697 736). *CHADSTONE/MALVERN Dates: 2nd Friday of the month Time: 10am – 11.30am Venue: Phoenix Park Neighborhood House Address: 22 Rob Roy Road, East Malvern VIC 3145

*DANDENONG / EUMEMMERING

HOSPITALS

Dates: Last Friday of the month (excl. school holidays) Time: 10am – 11.30am Venue: Early Learning Services Centre Address: 54b Princes Hwy, Eumemmering Co-ordinator: Rowena

This provides a great opportunity for parents with babies currently in NICU/SCU to meet parents who have been through this experience before.

These morning teas are only available to parents who currently have babies in NICU/SCN at the hospital.

*MAROONDAH / KNOX

* ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Dates: 2nd Wed of the month Time: 10am - 12pm Venue: Koolyahgarra, 7 Church Street, Bayswater. (Melway 64 E3, 5 mins walk from Bayswater station.)

Co-ordinator: Karin

*SUNNINGDALE MCH CENTRE Dates: 1st Friday of the month Time: 2.30pm – 4pm Venue: Sunbury Maternal Child Health Centre Address: 511 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury (Melway 382 A3, off gap road, ) Co-ordinator: Maternal & Child Health Nurse – Rebecca Long Cost: Free

Dates: Date coming soon Venue: RCH NICU, 3rd Floor Parent Retreat Area Co-ordinator: Roster of LLT Team

* ROYAL WOMEN’S HOSPITAL Dates: 1st Wednesday of the Month Time: 11.30 –12.30pm Venue: Royal Women’s Hospital (4th floor) Co-ordinator: Emma

Phone: 1300 MYPREMMIE (1300 697 736) Email: contact_us@lifeslittletreasures.org.au

WALK FOR PREMS SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER

Please help us raise $100,000

to improve the lives of premature and sick babies November is global prematurity awareness month and to celebrate this, the Life’s Little Treasures Foundation is holding it’s annual ‘Walk for Prems’ on Sunday 6th November.

MELBOURNE: Choose to run 5km or 10km or walk 5km around the beautiful Albert Park Lake. Featuring your MC for the day, Australian Radio Presenter and comedian Matt Tilley.

SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, PERTH, HOBART, COUNTRY VICTORIA: Take part in an organised social walk.

Each location will be a hub of activity with children’s entertainment, family picnic area, and prematurity information stalls.

For more information on what’s happening in your state and how to register for this great event:

ONLINE: www.lifeslittletreasures.org.au CALL: 1300 MYPREMMIE (1300 69 77 36)

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SILVER SPONSOR:

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WELCOME

“Be the change that you want to see in the world” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Meet our WA team!

The Life’s Little Treasures Foundation is proud to announce that it has officially opened a Western Australia branch and has begun working with WA families and hospitals. Leading the team are Katrina Ham and Amy Ragg. The team have been busy spreading the word about resources and services the Foundation provides.

Amy Volunteer LLT, WA

Katrina Volunteer LLT, WA Katrina’s daughter Lily May was born at 27 weeks, weighing 565 gms. Lily is now 19 months and doing very well.

Katrina is nursing assistant at Sir Charles Gairdner hospital and runs her own business called Lily May’s Little Things

Tabita is mum to a beautiful little girl who was born at 28 weeks due to PROM, very unexpectedly whilst on holiday in Melbourne for a wedding!.

“I Love LLT & am very excited to help out where I can”

Amy’s daughter Isla, was born at 29 weeks, weighing 1600 gms and spent 7 long weeks in hospital before going home. 12 months on Isla is a perfectly healthy happy chubby bubby.

“Since I had my premmie princess I have been doing my bit to help other families with premmie babies, this is when I found the Life’s Little Treasures Foundation and decided to volunteer to help”

If you would like to volunteer to be part of the Western Australian team or in any other state please email us at: volunteer@lifeslittletreasures.org.au

VOLUNTEERING AT THE FOUNDATION It is through the dedication of our volunteer network that LLTF is able to continue providing services to families and their babies.The Foundation is very grateful to have such an amazing team of people who all come from many different walks of life but who all share a common goal and wish to give back to the community.There are many ways in which our volunteers can assist LLTF such as:

• Assisting with Marketing /PR/Design • LLTF Newsletter Production • Parent Support Network • Fundraising events • Social Events • Support Groups • Busy Bee Days • “Walk for prems” – charity fun run / walk · If you are interested in assisting LLTF in any capacity then we would love to hear from you, not all volunteers are required to sit on the committee but certain roles do require a Working with Children Check. Download the volunteer registration form here – www.lifeslittletreasures.org.au/ get-involved/volunteering

To discuss further, please call:1300 MYPREMMIE or email: volunteer@ lifeslittletreasures.org.au

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