Witness the incredible journey of Baby Haley Dillon, born prematurely at just 23 weeks of pregnancy, defying all odds. After birth, she struggled to breathe for a staggering 7 minutes. Weighing a mere 540 grams, her delicate skin barely concealed the visibility of her internal organs.

Today, we share a heartwarming tale that stands as a testament to the power of faith and a mother’s unwavering love—a story that proves miracles can happen.

“When my daughter was born, she resembled a red alien-like creature. In her undeveloped fetal state, she hardly resembled a baby at all. However, we held onto the belief that she would survive,” recalls the resilient girl’s mother, Cheri Price.

Initially, the mother was unable to hold her baby as Haley was swiftly placed in an incubator. It took a staggering 18 days before Cheri could touch her daughter for the very first time.

According to Cheri, she went into labor during her 20th week of pregnancy. Knowing that St. Mary’s Hospital in Isle of Wight would not provide care for babies born before 25 weeks, the family made the decision to embark on a nearly 500-kilometer journey to Darlington in search of another hospital that could offer assistance. Cheri’s contractions intensified, her water broke, and she was admitted to the hospital.

The labor lasted for two arduous days, and the baby girl entered the world with bloodshot eyes, ultimately being diagnosed with third-degree retinopathy of prematurity. While the little girl faced the risk of losing her vision, a miraculous twist of fate allowed her retina to develop back to normal.

Three months after her early arrival, Haley’s parents rejoiced as they were finally able to bring their daughter home. Both doctors and parents alike refer to this extraordinary tale as nothing short of a miracle. Who could have imagined that a baby girl born at 23 weeks would defy all odds, blossoming into such a beautiful soul? Today, this girl thrives in perfect health, indistinguishable from her peers.