MARCH FOR BABIES: A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™


 

Lincoln NE

Raised to date
$21,989
Our goal $50,000
 
Nebraska Wesleyan University Abel Stadium
5000 Saint Paul Avenue , Lincoln, NE 68504
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018 12:00 PM
 
Date: May 12, 2018
Event Time: 12:00 PM
Registration Time: 11:00AM
Location:
5000 Saint Paul Avenue , Lincoln, NE 68504
Nebraska Wesleyan University Abel Stadium

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, download the app.
  3. Start stepping and share your story using #MarchforBabies and #MFBStepUp!
  4. Request pledges from friends and family via the app – don't be shy!
  5. Visit the app daily and watch for challenges to participate in throughout the campaign.
  6. 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* $21,989 RAISED (As of Friday, Mar 29, 2024)

Raised: $21,989

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Ryan Caldwell
$3,154
2
Alyssa McManus
$1,156
3
Whitney Morris
$760
4
Danielle Ring
$500
5
Erik Younger
$445
Top family teams
 
1
The Caldwells
$3,154
2
Little B's Team
$1,779
3
Purple is for Preemies
$1,453
4
Corbin's Crazy Crusaders
$1,111
5
Macka Goes Marching
$1,023
Company, School & Org
 
1
Ameritas
$275
 
*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

 

 

Caldwell Family

Ryan and Stephanie met while in law school at the University of Nebraska. They married in 2007 and soon began their dream to start a family. They became pregnant with twins in 2009 and so began their journey to become parents. Unexpectedly though, one morning Stephanie awoke with complications at 30 weeks into her pregnancy. Their twins, Nolan & Caroline, were born a few days later at 31 weeks weighing just over 3 pounds each. Caroline stayed in the NICU for 5 weeks and Nolan for 6 weeks due to complications with apnea and bradycardia spells. Nolan was then released to come home on an apnea heart monitor. Nolan and Caroline are now very healthy and active 8 year olds in 2nd grade and participate in a variety of activities including piano, cub and girl scouts, tumbling, and baseball. In 2012 Ryan and Stephanie found out they were expecting again. However, sadly, complications again arose and Stephanie’s water broke around 20 weeks. She remained on bed rest for a few weeks but during a doctor visit, they were unable to find a heartbeat for the baby. Stephanie was immediately admitted to the hospital to deliver their baby at rest. On December 19, 2012, Hannah Dolla Caldwell was born directly to heaven. She is buried in Papillion, Nebraska with Stephanie’s family. In 2015, Ryan and Stephanie began their 3rd pregnancy. Stephanie had a relatively normal pregnancy and they both had high hopes of having a full term baby. However, at 31 weeks, her membranes ruptured again and she was admitted to the hospital. On March 7, 2016, their son, Decker, was born at 32 weeks weighing just over 4 pounds. They began their NICU journey again. Decker remained in the NICU for 5 weeks. He, like his brother Nolan, also developed respiratory and apnea issues and was sent home from the hospital on an apnea heart monitor. Thanks to the medical advancements supported by the March of Dimes, Nolan, Caroline, and Decker are all very healthy and vibrant children that bring tremendous joy to their family’s lives. The Caldwell family became very active supporters and fundraisers for the March of Dimes due to all of their struggles with prematurity and infant death. They look forward to participating each year in the March for Babies through the March of Dimes. They are also very passionate about sharing their story in hopes of providing others comfort and support.


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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