MARCH FOR BABIES: A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™


 

Middle Tennessee

Raised to date
$103,366
Our goal $250,000
 
First Horizon Park - Home of the Nashville Sounds
19 JUNIOR GILLIAM WAY , Nashville, TN 37219
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:15 AM
 
Date: April 13, 2024
Event Time: 09:15 AM
Registration Time: 8:00AM
Location:
19 JUNIOR GILLIAM WAY , Nashville, TN 37219
First Horizon Park - Home of the Nashville Sounds

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

Join the movement

When you join March for Babies, you’re joining the movement to improve health outcomes for families because our country is facing a maternal and infant health crisis. It’s unacceptable. Each year, one woman dies every 12 hours from pregnancy and childbirth complications, two babies die every hour, and 1 in 10 babies is born too soon.

As a March for Babies community, we’re better together. Whether individually or on teams, we’re all over the country becoming a part of an even larger movement to help March of Dimes work to close the health equity gap and end preventable maternal and infant risks and death.

Together at March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement™ we will UNITE, CONNECT, HONOR, and CARE for every family to improve maternal and infant health. We’ll support every family with health education and resources. We’ll help fund research to change the future of our children—and our children’s children. We’ll push for policy changes that protect moms and moms-to-be.


Offering volunteer opportunities: Click the link below

March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement – Event Volunteer

ABOUT THE LOCAL EVENT

 

FIRST HORIZON PARK WILL HAVE A SECURITY CHECK POINT: PLEASE MAKE NOTE

A clear bag policy will be in place for all events, limiting contact between staff and guests. One clear bag – either a one-gallon Ziploc style bag or a 12" x 12" x 6" clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag – plus a small clutch/purse no larger than 5" x 9" in size. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items and/or diaper bags after proper inspection and screening.

TIMELINE:
8:00AM—Registration and March for Babies Town Open
9:30AM—Superhero Sprint around the bases for children ages 1-10
9:45AM—Opening Ceremonies *PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME*
Walk occurs immediately following Opening Ceremonies (approx. 10:00AM)
11:00AM—March for Babies concludes

ENTRANCE: RIGHT FIELD ENTRANCE OFF REP. JOHN LEWIS WAY

PARKING: Several free lots are available near the stadium. Several events will be taking place in the area so we recommend leaving plenty of time for parking.

ROUTE: March for Babies route will start with a lap around the concourse, followed by laps on the field! Each lap is approximately 1/3 mile. Complete up to 5 laps on the field, or call it a day after your lap around the concourse. It’s up to you!

Pets are not permitted at First Horizon Park. 

 

EXPERIENCE PROGRESS* $103,366 RAISED (As of Thursday, Mar 28, 2024)

Raised: $103,366

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Michele VillarJones
$4,855
2
Lacey Taubin
$2,178
3
Linda Thompson
$2,115
4
Leslie McClendon
$2,015
5
Daniel Kadeba
$1,443
Top family teams
 
1
Friends of King Donovan
$4,955
2
Charley&Audrey
$1,280
3
Nashville MOD Squad
$995
4
Team Barnes for Babies
$702
5
Cheryl's Baby Champs
$678
Company, School & Org
 
1
CGS ADMINISTRATORS
$10,757
2
ALPHA PHI ALPHA - TN
$10,661
3
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY - TN
$6,124
4
Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Main Campus
$3,329
5
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM - TN
$2,110
 
 
*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!
 

2024 Ambassador Family

 

 

The Kalair Family

We found prematurity in a way most people find it…completely unexpected. No scares, no past medical history, nothing to make us believe this could be dangerous. I was expecting twins, a boy and a girl. My babies were born at 26 weeks and they went straight to the NICU, where they were stabilized and cared for. Discharge day was the worst. Leaving to go home after a cesarean section was bad enough, but having to leave my babies in the NICU and arriving home empty handed was such a heartache that scarred us for life. Unfortunately, on day 10, we lost our sweet baby boy. This is a loss that will forever leave an empty space in our hearts. It was day 12 when my sweet girl, my only child at that time, was stable enough to be held and do skin to skin for the first time. That day was so reassuring, to finally be able to hold my baby. It gave me the strength needed in that moment while grieving the loss of her baby brother. From that day on, we spent a total of 77 days in the NICU. We laughed, we cried, we learned, and most importantly we remained hopeful that our baby girl had good care and that she will come home with us. She is now a thriving four year old! Our mission is to support and empower families navigating the unexpected journey of prematurity, having experienced the heartache of losing our baby boy and the miraculous survival of our baby girl. We aim to provide hope and resources to those who, like us, find themselves in the NICU unexpectedly. Through our advocacy and fundraising efforts, we strive to ensure that all babies receive the best possible care and that families receive the support they need to thrive. We march in honor of our son, our daughter, and for every baby who deserves a healthy start in life.

 

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