MARCH FOR BABIES:
A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™
Colorado Springs
April 29, 2017
Raised to date
$70,225
Our goal $135,000
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John Venezia Park
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway , Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Date: Saturday, April 29, 2017 9:30 AM
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway , Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Date: Saturday, April 29, 2017 9:30 AM
Date:
April 29, 2017
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Event Time:
09:30 AM
Registration Time:
8:30AM
Location:
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway , Colorado Springs, CO 80918
John Venezia 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!
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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* $70,225 RAISED (As of Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024)
Raised: $70,225
Top fundraisers
1
Jennifer Patton
$1,558
2
Kayla Renier
$1,389
3
Chelsea Poch
$1,054
4
Leigh Everhart
$805
5
Stephanie Jakob
$767
6
Lisa Washington
$750
7
Tina McGrath
$694
8
Stephanie Beaudette
$657
9
Kristine Burnell
$647
10
Nicole Manley
$619
11
Kira Berry
$614
12
Jessica Miller
$597
13
Rolinda Marthos
$567
14
Kathy Micci
$554
15
Bart Gould
$500
16
Keith Spilman
$467
17
Caty Rozema
$408
18
Loretta Poch
$405
19
Katie Pederson
$400
20
Amy Munoz
$393
21
Domeeka Clay
$386
22
Stephanie Fawcett
$368
23
Laura Yaciuk
$340
24
Stephanie Bell
$334
25
Timothy Burnell
$331
26
Valerie McClinton
$305
27
Cordelia Smith
$302
28
Angelica Aviles
$301
29
Marilyn Kessler
$297
30
Sarah Silva
$277
31
Tina Means
$271
32
Camille Rhoades
$267
33
Brittany Thornton
$261
34
Emily Buzard
$259
35
Brandi Winkle
$258
36
Karmen Egbert
$258
37
Janelle Mock
$258
38
Linda Jennings
$238
39
Gayle White
$200
40
Frances Munoz
$200
41
Hollie Butler
$200
42
Hank Scarangella
$200
43
Sheila Baca
$200
44
Kristi Schroeder
$162
45
Sarah Huling
$155
46
Maddie Olson
$153
47
Gaudy Marrufo
$141
48
Emily Stevenson
$131
49
Louise Ostrow
$129
50
Audrianna Vance
$128
Top family teams
1
Lakyn's Legacy
$2,951
2
Poch's Preemie Power
$1,783
3
White Family and Friends
$1,536
4
Awesome Austin's Entourage
$1,500
5
Go Maddie
$1,141
6
Dime Steppers
$978
7
Berry's Babies
$871
8
BellaMaddy
$860
9
Save the Youngins!
$668
10
Miracle Spilmans
$467
11
DKA Pederson
$400
12
Azalea Orquidea
$374
13
MLB
$370
14
Oh Bell
$334
15
Stacey Strong
$317
16
Marilyn Kessler
$297
17
WJW Our Guardian Angel
$268
18
Parker and Damon's Army
$259
19
Madelina Hope
$258
20
Walk with Kennedy
$258
21
For Kairi
$128
22
Team Gavin No 1
$103
23
Team SABRIYA
$72
24
Liamcarter
$62
25
Team Trennen love
$60
26
Vivi's Tribe
$52
27
Murdoch/Reed
$52
28
Team Janie
$51
29
Hitting the bricks
$21
Company, School & Org
1
ALPHA PHI ALPHA - CO
$2,494
2
FEDEX - SERVICES IT - MCCLENDON
$2,485
3
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY - CO
$1,752
4
UCHealth
$1,120
5
First Bank - CO
$805
6
KIWANIS - ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT
$76
7
SUPERHERO SPRINT
$31
*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 Washington Family
The Washington Family
Amberley Washington and her husband Dommnique were thrilled to get pregnant after their first round of IVF in April 2016. Soon after, Dommnique, a member of the US Army, recieved orders to Osan, South Korea. The couple packed up their house and prepared to leave for Korea on September 30 but baby Nyla had different plans.
Amberley's water broke on September 21, and she was admitted to Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. One week later she went into labor and Nyla ws born at 24 weeks gestation, weighing just 1lb., 4oz. Nyla was immediately taken to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The first time Amberley saw her daughter she was shocked at "how small she was and overwhelmed by everything connected to her and the color of her skin. She didn't cry but her eyes were wide open."
Mom and dad were able to hold Nyla when she was one week old using a technique supported by the March of Dimes called Kangaroo Care. This skin-to-skin way of holding an infant creates proven physical and emotional benefits for both baby and parents.
Nyla recieved a few blood transfusions and fought one infection but grew stronger every day, reaching exciting new milestones. "We praised her and celebrated even the smalles accomplishment. Our stay in the NICU ended up being a little over 3 months. We ate, slept, prayed, laughed and cried there. We are thankful to the hospital and March of Dimes research that helped out baby. We learned that with love, patience and a little kindness from others, even the darkest situation can have a positive outcome."
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