Chloe Riccardo

I joined the movement to create positive change for moms and babies everywhere, especially those most at risk. 

With preterm birth and maternal death rates continuing to rise, I’m committed to raising funds so that every family gets the best possible start. But I need your help. 

Please visit my fundraising page to make a donation. Together we’ll be part of a movement to make America a more equitable place and ensure that every mom and baby is healthy.

I was born prematurely I came at 32 weeks on November 6, 1986 at Mount Sinai hospital in New York City, NY. I weighed 2 pounds and 9 ounces. My parents, Gina Golden and Jewel Riccardo had to go through a tough decision of deciding to keep me alive by me having patent ductus arterious surgery. A surgery where blood and oxygen are not getting to the heart to support the baby/infant after birth. I also had jaundice and I had low-birth weight. I stayed in the NICU for 2 months before coming home at 5 pounds in January 1987.

 It has been a longtime dream and honor of mine since high school I saw a sign about March of Dimes posted at Cathedral High School and always wanted to be apart of this incredible organization. I am glad to add this nonprofit organization to my roster because it feels like a perfect match. 

I believe all races, ethnicities, lifestyles, socioeconomic backgrounds deserve the best health care, assistance, and treatment  for mothers and all babies.

 I am honored to raise money and awareness for all current and future parents. I am extremely excited to be apart of this walk and future walks. I hope that my future children and all of yours can benefit from March of Dimes. Thank you for your support, your donations, your efforts, and we will make the world a better and healthier place for babies and moms.