MARCH FOR BABIES: A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™


 

Des Moines StepUp

Raised to date
$87,094
Our goal $150,000
 
DMACC Campus
2006 S. Ankeny Blvd. , Ankeny, IA 50023
Date: Friday, May 15, 2020 9:00 AM
 
Date: May 15, 2020
Event Time: 09:00 AM
Registration Time: 8:00AM
Location:
2006 S. Ankeny Blvd. , Ankeny, IA 50023
DMACC Campus

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

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, you can download the app to participate in our step-tracking challenges.
  3. Start stepping and share your story using #MarchforBabies and #MFBStepUp! You can use our fun social tools to help you spread the word!
  4. Request pledges from friends and family – don’t be shy!
  5. 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.

 

EXPERIENCE PROGRESS* $87,094 RAISED (As of Thursday, Mar 28, 2024)

Raised: $87,094

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Amy Johnson
$11,631
2
Bea Baccam
$11,492
3
Kristy Oswald
$4,210
4
Michael Vogel
$3,737
5
Erin Spencer
$3,433
Top family teams
 
1
Larry & Amy Johnson
$11,631
2
Team Kiwi Head
$11,542
3
Team 138
$4,046
4
Connor's Tribe
$3,631
5
SuperSpencer
$3,433
Company, School & Org
 
1
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY - IA
$139
 
*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

 

 

Team Kiwi Head

This year’s Central Iowa ambassador family is Team Kiwi Head. In 2018, Bea Baccam and Alex Kinzie were starting their family. But their baby Ariana arrived early at 25 weeks weighing only 1 pound 2.5 ounces. She suffered from respiratory distress and spent her first weeks fighting for life in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU). Today Team Kiwi Head is dedicated to sharing their story to inspire others to help give every baby, and every family, a brighter start.


Rewards

 
$100
- Early Bird! “Wear Your Why” button for $100 online by 8 weeks before your event
$100
- Official March for Babies event t-shirt
$250
- March for Babies camp mug OR bamboo lunchbox + event t-shirt
$500
- March for Babies Game Day Jersey OR Game Day Stool + event t-shirt
$500
- Personalized "Why I Walk" sign displayed on the walk route
$1,000
- Champion for Babies Medal + pullover OR bluetooth speaker + event t-shirt
$2,500
- Champion for Babies Medal + duffel OR fleece + event t-shirt
$5,000
- Champion for Babies Medal + vest OR 1/2 zip shirt + event t-shirt
$7,500
- Champion for Babies Medal + rain jacket OR 2-person seat + event t-shirt
$10,000
- Champion for Babies Medal + Beats headphones OR heat vest + event t-shirt
 

 
RESOURCES
March for Babies 2020 Fact Sheet
Download
2020 Family Team Supporters Form
Download
2020 Rewards Flyer
Download
Superhero Sprint FAQ
Download
2020 Fundraising Guide
Download
 

NATIONAL PARTNERS

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