March for Babies

 
 

Orlando

Raised to date
$145,251
Our goal $750,000
 
Blue Jacket Park
512 E. Washington Street, Orlando, FL 32801
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2018 8:30 AM
 
Date: May 19, 2018
Event time: 08:30 a.m.
Registration time: 7:00 a.m.
Location:
512 E. Washington Street, Orlando, FL 32801
Blue Jacket 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

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - Due to severe weather conditions and for the safety of our walkers, March for Babies has been cancelled. Our office at 555 Winderley Place, Suite 105 Maitland Florida 32751 will be open on Saturday, May 19 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for teams and individuals to drop off donations and pick up T-shirts. Please stay tuned in the coming days for additional details, and if you any questions please email [email protected].  We thank everyone for their hard work this year.

 

 

 

 

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. Please join Co-Chairs Dr. & Mrs. Gregor Alexander and more than 5,000 people at the Orlando 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 Saturday, May 19, 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!

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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* $145,251 RAISED (As of Saturday, Dec 20, 2025)

Raised: $145,251

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Masked Masked
$7,488
2
Kayla Lingo
$6,342
3
Masked Masked
$6,144
4
Masked Masked
$3,644
5
Andre Mack
$3,348
Top family teams
 
1
Team Kayla Lingo
$6,342
2
Crazy4Cylin
$2,207
3
Ophelia Grace
$1,673
4
SSC Student Nurses' Association
$1,555
5
North Orlando Rowing
$1,211
Company, school & org
 
1
ORANGE COUNTY TAX COLLECTORS
$21,091
2
SUNSHINE HEALTH - MAITLAND
$10,798
3
ALPHA PHI ALPHA - FL
$6,863
4
PHI BETA SIGMA - FL
$4,833
5
PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS - FL
$4,457
 
 
*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 Rodriquez Family

Zoe was born at 25 weeks and weighed 1 lb. 11 oz. She spent 102 days in the NICU. Zoe had more than 4 diagnosis at birth, Premature Birth, Low Birth Weight, Anemia of Prematurity,Patent ductus arteriosus –PDA which is a malfunction of blood flow from the heart and respiratory distress due to underdeveloped lungs. The Rodriquez Family had some close calls…Zoe turned blue on multiple occasions. When Zoe was born she was breathing on her own and had little assistance from c-pap.  However, she got tired of working hard to breathe and at six days old she had to be resuscitated after having an adverse reaction to Ativan.  It was the worst day in the NICU. She was put on a ventilator for one month. She had a very large PDA, stage 2 ROP, level 1 brain bleed and had several blood transfusions March of Dimes played a vital role in Zoe’s development. Thanks to March of Dimes grantees have contributed to the medical advances that have greatly improved the chances of survival for all preemies. One huge contribution was surfactant. Since Zoe’s birth, Natalie’s goal has been to educate people and raise awareness. Before Zoe, she had no idea how many babies were born prematurely, it was an eye-opener. She was determined to help. Being an ambassador family meant the Rodriguez’s would be able to share their story and help to inspire others. They had been through the NICU experience, and could talk to parents who may be losing hope. They could help raise money to help ensure that one day all babies would be born healthy.

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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RESOURCES
Crayola Experience Fundraising Reward
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