“Just being present”: Super Dad quarter-finalist on what matters most to him

RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WTOC) - Zackary Whitney, a Marine Corps veteran, Port of Savannah officer and father of five, is a quarter-finalist in the Super Dad competition, a nationwide contest known to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network.Whitney wants to raise money and awareness for NICU babies.Daughter’s time in the NICUOne of Whitney’s children, Arden, was born weighing only 3 pounds. Her weight kept her in the NICU for three weeks.“It was tough. You know, we had doctors tell us over and over again, she’s probably not going to make it, that we can’t sleep bedside anymore,” Whitney said.Whitney said NICU charities covered his family’s housing and meals during that time to help make sure no one left Arden’s side.Wife describes his roleWhitney’s wife, Kayla Whitney, said the help made those 21 days a little easier for her and the family.“I couldn’t have done it without him. Absolutely. He was taking care of the three olders, navigating everything outside and going back and forth and t