MARCH FOR BABIES: A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™

 
 

Hickory

Raised to date
$47,463
Our goal $75,000
 
Crawdads Stadium
2500 Clement Boulevard Northwest , Hickory, NC 28601
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018 10:00 AM
 
Date: April 21, 2018
Event Time: 10:00 AM
Registration Time: 9:00AM
Location:
2500 Clement Boulevard Northwest , Hickory, NC 28601
Crawdads Stadium

Important Update

Our March for Babies celebration is still on, but it looks a little different! We are rapidly preparing for a new, virtualized event that will be fun and engaging for everyone. This change in format aligns with the newly released CDC guidance for large events, to help ensure the safety and health of our participants. More details on our new format to come soon!

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ABOUT MARCH FOR BABIES

THE MONEY YOU RAISE MAKES AN IMPACT

During the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, moms and babies can't wait. Delivery can't wait.

By joining March for Babies Step Up! you are helping moms and babies across the country, during a time when it's needed most. Thanks to you we are adding new programs and resources to help families during the covid-19 crisis and beyond.

Your fundraising supports:

  • Free virtual NICU support program for families
  • Virtual prenatal programs for moms-to-be
  • COVID-19 interventions and support for moms and babies
  • Educational programs, including live Facebook panel discussions, to get info into hands of moms and families
  • Necessary supplies for expectant mothers including blood pressure cuffs and masks
  • and so much more!

There are so many ways to join March for Babies Step Up!

  1. Register here at marchforbabies.org by clicking "JOIN THIS EVENT".
  2. After registering, download the app.
  3. Start stepping and share your story using #MarchforBabies and #MFBStepUp!
  4. Request pledges from friends and family via the app – don't be shy!
  5. Visit the app daily and watch for challenges to participate in throughout the campaign.
  6. And don't forget to make your own donation!

You can earn fun March of Dimes fundraising rewards – now through August 15!

And don't forget - March of Dimes is here to serve as a resource for you, providing the latest information on COVID-19 on our webpage. You can also learn about our newly launched COVID-19 Intervention and Support Fund to ensure families stay informed about COVID-19, and that interventions are developed with moms and babies top of mind and then distributed so everyone across our country has access. Find more here.

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EXPERIENCE PROGRESS* $47,463 RAISED (As of Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024)

Raised: $47,463

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Crystal Smith
$3,302
2
Samantha Starns
$1,403
3
Wayne Williamson
$1,314
4
Jeremy Krech
$658
5
Jennifer Payseur
$525
Top family teams
 
1
Payseur Triplets
$827
2
Phoenix Rising 2018
$515
3
Avery and Keaton
$483
4
Team Thomas Shay
$400
5
Baby Sellers
$400
Company, School & Org
 
1
A WOMAN'S VIEW
$5,035
2
CATAWBA COUNTY EMPLOYEES - NC
$3,724
3
CITY OF LENOIR - NC
$3,302
4
HANES COMPANIES
$1,555
5
BB&T - NC
$658
 
 
*The total amount displayed reflects the amount on the team or personal fundraising progress bar. If the progress bar is not displayed on the team or personal page, the team/person won't be displayed on the leaderboard. Leaderboard totals reflect cash and checks marked "received" on the online sponsor form as well as credit card and PayPal donations. Team captains can enter as cash and mark "received" any money raised through promotions, such as bake sales and casual days and any sponsorship money paid to the March of Dimes, on their team's online form. Record all donations on your online sponsor form before you turn in cash and checks to the March of Dimes!
 

Our ambassador

 

 

The McCorkle Family

Phoenix was born at 25 weeks gestation weighing 1 pound, 4 ounces. I had been diagnosed with preeclampsia in my previous pregnancy eight years ago so I knew that there was a strong possibility that I would have that diagnosis again. What I wasn’t prepared for was to be put on bedrest at 23 weeks only to deliver two weeks later. After what I thought would be my normal trip to the doctor for a blood pressure check, I was sent to the hospital to be monitored. Labs were drawn and the waiting game began. My midwife, Jamie came in and let me know that I was going into HELLP syndrome and that my baby would need to be delivered immediately. Phoenix was delivered via C-section and after a quick look at her on the monitor above me she was taken to the NICU. In the beginning, she was able to breathe with the help of a CPAP but was soon intubated. Phoenix eventually experienced a pneumothorax and had a chest tube placed. That was only the beginning of our lengthy NICU stay. After 106 days Phoenix was discharged. Being able to stay at Catawba for the entire NICU stay was a blessing. We acquired friends, we made the news, and we spent most the holidays there, as well as Alfred and my anniversary. We are so grateful for Dr. Berry and Dr. Wellman and of course, each of the amazing nurses. With love, Alfred, Paige, Peyton, and Phoenix

Rewards

 
$100
- Early Bird! raise $100 online by Feb 28 and receive a picture frame magnet
$100
- Official March for Babies event t-shirt
$250
- March for Babies fashion tote OR leather journal + event t-shirt
$500
- March for Babies computer backpack OR picnic blanket tote + event t-shirt
$500
- Personalized "Why I Walk" sign displayed on the walk route
$1,000
- Champion for Babies hat + round beach towel OR yoga mat + event t-shirt
$2,500
- Champion for Babies hat + Igloo Cooler OR terri hoodie + event t-shirt
$5,000
- Champion for Babies hat + travel duffel OR insulated jacket + event t-shirt
$10,000
- Champion for Babies hat + sport couch OR Under Armour jacket + event t-shirt
 
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