MARCH FOR BABIES: A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™


 

Greater Portland

Raised to date
$121,157
Our goal $165,000
 
Back Cove & Payson Park
66 Falmouth Street , Portland, ME 04102
Date: Sunday, April 30, 2017 9:00 AM
 
Date: April 30, 2017
Event Time: 09:00 AM
Registration Time: 8:00AM
Location:
66 Falmouth Street , Portland, ME 04102
Back Cove & Payson 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
We're getting ready to walk in March for Babies! It promises to be a fun day out with people who share our passion for improving the health of babies. There'll be family teams, company teams and people walking with friends - it's a great feeling knowing we're all helping real families. Join our event and walk with us to raise money for babies right here in our community!
 

EXPERIENCE PROGRESS* $121,157 RAISED (As of Monday, Mar 18, 2024)

Raised: $121,157

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Kristin Beisler
$11,100
2
Aubrey Martin
$5,174
3
Mike Leding
$3,369
4
Asha Echeverria
$2,601
5
Heather and Brian Paquette
$2,173
Top family teams
 
1
Team Garron
$9,951
2
Team Thomas & Raphael
$4,924
3
Team Maine M.O.M.
$3,061
4
The Emma Jean Team
$2,881
5
Katie's Footprints
$2,825
Company, School & Org
 
1
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
$24,695
2
HANNAFORD - ME
$14,003
3
KEY BANK - ME
$1,603
4
CIGNA - ME
$561
5
FEDEX - AGFS EAST - O'BRIEN
$77
 
 
*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

 

 

2017 Greater Portland Ambassador Angus Omeara

Angus “Gus” O’Meara was born at 27 weeks during second trimester bleeding. Mom was diagnosed with complete placenta previa with an accreta of unknown attachment. Weighting in large for his gestation, he was born at 2lbs. 14oz. Stretched out as far as his little body could handle, he measured 14ins. As parents, we were extremely nervous to have a baby born that early, and were even more surprised and not prepared to see his fragile body. During the first few days, Gus underwent several PIC lines, a blood transfusion, and dramatically dropped in weight. He was intubated twice. He survived the worst, and continued his stay at the hospital for 57 days. We survived, but not without emotional trauma. The best coping skill was our skin to skin time with him. We would sometimes stay up to 16 hours a day just to be able to hold him for a few minutes, sacrificing time at home with our other 3 children and time with each other. Gus’ lungs were always a concern because of under development, but it was clear that since I was able to receive the Surfactant, he was off to a better start than imagined. We understand now that the re search and development of this initiative was due to March of Dimes. We joined March of Dimes to give back, but very quickly we learned we were continuously being blessed by the stories, the community, and the support. As, Ambassadors, we strive to continuously educate people about the meaning behind this organization, support new families into a club they didn’t opt for, and teach our children the value of serving within your community. Today, Gus enjoys riding his balance bike, reading long stories and playing with trucks. He loves snuggle times and asks for it often. He also has a special love of music and, to our surprise, dances rather well considering his genes. He will be 3 in April.


Rewards

 
$50
- Early Bird! $50 online by 2/28/17
$100
- Official March for Babies event t-shirt
$250
- March of Dimes tumbler or carry all tote + event t-shirt
$500
- March of Dimes cooler or hooded t-shirt + event t-shirt
$1,000
- Champion for Babies hat + 1/4 zip pullover OR polo + event t-shirt
$2,500
- Champion for Babies hat + backpack OR rain jacket + event t-shirt
$5,000
- Champion for Babies hat + sports chair OR jacket + event t-shirt
$10,000
- Champion for Babies hat + rolling suitcase OR wagon + event t-shirt
 

 
RESOURCES
Superhero Spring Consent Form
Download
Ambassador Ave Agreement - $100+
Download
Memory Mile Agreement
Download
 

NATIONAL PARTNERS

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Thank you to our local sponsors

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