MARCH FOR BABIES: A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™


 

Eastern Iowa

Raised to date
$110,258
Our goal $175,000
 
Eastern Iowa
400 Collins Road NE , Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Date: Sunday, April 22, 2018 9:00 AM
 
Date: April 22, 2018
Event Time: 09:00 AM
Registration Time: 8:00AM
Location:
400 Collins Road NE , Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Eastern Iowa

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!

 
 
 
 
ABOUT MARCH FOR BABIES
Nearly 4 million babies are born in the U.S. every year, and each one needs us. The money you raise will be a lifeline for moms and babies near you and across the country. Join more than 1,500 people at the Cedar Rapids walk in support of moms at every stage from preconception to post-delivery with research, programs and education - and it all comes together with a celebration at March for Babies on Sunday, April 22nd! This event wouldn't be possible without our amazing event chair, Jenny Miller! Her and our presenting sponsor, Rockwell Collins, have been a force for shaping this event and their support and partnership with the March of Dimes is crucial to our mission and the success of this event. Make sure to hang around after the walk for the Collins Community Credit Union sponsored Family Fun Zone - complete with games, activities, and a bounce house!
 

EXPERIENCE PROGRESS* $110,258 RAISED (As of Thursday, Mar 28, 2024)

Raised: $110,258

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
EJ & Amber Bell
$4,494
2
Suzanne & Dale Felton
$3,476
3
JJ and Emily Breen
$2,708
4
Gena Steele
$2,384
5
McKenna Felton
$2,223
Top family teams
 
1
Ian and McKenna's Team
$10,142
2
Team Swish
$5,325
3
*Claire's Crew*
$1,663
4
Team Skow
$1,032
5
In Memory of Grace
$1,016
Company, School & Org
 
1
ROCKWELL COLLINS CEDAR RAPIDS
$19,749
2
COLLINS COMM. CREDIT UNION - IA
$8,784
3
FARMERS STATE BANK - IOWA
$3,198
4
GENERAL MILLS - IA
$1,500
5
CEDAR RAPIDS BANK & TRUST
$1,491
 
 
*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 Bressler Family

In July of 2013, we were ecstatic to be expecting our first baby, due in April of 2014. We were looking forward to a long, uneventful pregnancy, but unfortunately, there were other plans in store for us. At my first appointment, the baby was already measuring small, and I was referred to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for additional ultrasounds and follow-up. After several months, they determined that perhaps my due date must be off, as the baby’s growth had been steady. The second trimester brought persistent headaches, but with this being my first pregnancy, I didn’t feel like it was out of the ordinary. On Tuesday, January 7th I noticed that she wasn’t moving as much as usual. I called the hospital and they advised to have something to eat, lay back down, and start counting her kicks. While she moved some, I was still uneasy and not able to sleep. We went into Labor and Delivery at Unity Point for monitoring. Her heart beat was strong, and while my blood pressure was elevated, we attributed it to my stress and worry. My 28 week appointment was just a day away, so I went home and waited. That morning I mentioned to the nurse that my ring didn’t fit, and she took my blood pressure and tested my urine. The doctor came in shortly thereafter to ask what hospital I wanted to go to for a 24 hour monitoring. I was in shock– I was alone at this appointment and had no idea what they were worried about. Justin arrived and we headed to Unity Point for what we thought was an overnight stay. I was put on magnesium for my blood pressure, given steroids for the baby’s lungs, and placed on bedrest. My blood pressure continued to rise, and by Saturday evening I began experiencing severe pain in my side. I was sent to the OR for a C-section, and our daughter Jaelyn was born Sunday, January 12th at 8:05am. At 28 weeks and 3 days gestation, she weighed just 1 pound and 15 ounces. She was rushed to the NICU, and I was sent to recovery. It was a long 32 hours before I was allowed out of bed to see her again. Jaelyn spent the next 77 days in the NICU fighting against a heart PDA, jaundice, her low birthweight, and multiple blood transfusions. She is now almost 4 years old, and while she remains small for her age, at this time she doesn’t have any long term effects of her early arrival. She is the proud big sister to her full-term and healthy brother Xander, who was born April 27, 2017. We started our family team “Jammin’ for Jaelyn” right after her discharge from the NICU to celebrate her journey, and to give other families hope. We are excited to be serving as the 2018 Cedar Rapids March for Babies Ambassador Family, and to be giving back to a foundation that has given us so much. Sharing our story will help bring awareness to the importance of the March of Dimes and their mission, while also raising essential funds to support their life-saving research. Trisha, Justin, Jaelyn & Xander Bressler


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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Thank you to our local sponsors

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