March for Babies


 

Long Island

Raised to date
$495,210
Our goal $600,000
 
Jones Beach State Park
Parking Field 5, Wantagh, NY 11793
Date: Sunday, April 29, 2018 10:00 AM
 
Date: April 29, 2018
Event time: 10:00 a.m.
Registration time: 9:00 a.m.
Location:
Parking Field 5, Wantagh, NY 11793
Jones Beach State Park

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 4000 people at the Jones Beach 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 April 29, 2018


March for Babies brings people together through events across the country and online while raising critical funds to tackle America's maternal and infant health crisis—one person, one community, and one step at a time. More than a yearly walk, March for Babies is a community. Families, friends, and co-workers can connect while raising critical funds for research, education, advocacy, and programs and services so moms and babies get the best possible start. Because together, each step forward leads to a healthy future for us all. March for Babies. Every step counts!

By participating in this March of Dimes event, you assume all risks related to attendance and acknowledge and consent to the event terms, including but not limited to March of Dimes' liability waiver and health and safety guidelines, as set forth in detail here.

 

Event progress* $495,210 RAISED (As of Friday, Jun 19, 2026)

Raised: $495,210

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Brandon Raymar
$12,136
2
Sami Raymar
$8,519
3
Cristina Lynch
$7,057
4
Lisa LaRocco-Rubino
$6,577
5
Tara Canaan
$5,899
Top family teams
 
1
Sami Brooke
$25,437
2
Charlotte's Mermaids
$13,326
3
Hannah Elizabeth
$10,993
4
Sarah Marie's Angels
$9,784
5
TyTy's CanNolie's
$7,415
Company, school & org
 
1
PSEG LONG ISLAND
$107,380
2
NORTH SHORE U HOSPITAL
$17,311
3
COHEN CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
$11,837
4
GE - AEROSPACE
$6,905
5
A TEAM
$3,219
 
 
*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 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 March of Dimes!
 

Our ambassador

 

 

The Scott Family

On her son, Sean’s birthday in 2008, Shari’s water broke and at 24 weeks into her pregnancy, she was hospitalized. Shari and her husband, Ed, were faced with many challenges. Allison Hope was born at 26 weeks gestation weighing 2lbs. 1oz. Allison spent three months in the NICU where she needed oxygen treatment, respiratory therapy and blood transfusions. Allison is now a healthy and strong 9 year-old who enjoys playing soccer, swimming and writing. Her parents say it is amazing to see how far she has come. To show their gratitude to the March of Dimes, the Scott Family began walking in 2009 in honor of Allison. They coordinated two March of Dimes Wonderwalks at a local elementary school, where they raised over $7,000. Over a period of 2 ½ years Allison’s brother, Sean, donated almost $2000 to the March of Dimes with bottle collection campaigns. Shari co-chaired two successful March of Dimes Preemie Fashion shows in 2015 and 2016. The Scott Family are honored to be the 2018 Mission Ambassador Family and are dedicated to supporting the March of Dimes in its fight for the health of all moms and babies.


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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