SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Sanford Health is participating in a NICU read-a-thon for the first time. The event isn't only beneficial for newborns, but their families too.

Kelsey Lesnar went from a mother of two to a mother of four on July 16th. Her twin boys ended up joining the world three months early-- resulting in a long stay in the NICU.