MARCH FOR BABIES: A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™


 

Coastal Connecticut

Raised to date
$72,672
Our goal $110,000
 
Walk Your Way
323 Fairfield Beach Rd. , Fairfield, CT 06824
Date: Sunday, May 05, 2019 11:00 AM
 
Date: May 05, 2019
Event Time: 11:00 AM
Registration Time: 10:00AM
Location:
323 Fairfield Beach Rd. , Fairfield, CT 06824
Walk Your Way

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

This year you'll be joining thousands of people in cities across the country for March for Babies, and helping to raise critical funds to support research, advocacy and programs for the health of all moms and babies.

At March for Babies we come together to advocate for, empower and honor moms, families and babies everywhere.

Thank you for joining our community— we can’t do it without you!

We can’t wait to see you at March for Babies.

 

EXPERIENCE PROGRESS* $72,672 RAISED (As of Thursday, Mar 28, 2024)

Raised: $72,672

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Erin Morris
$6,810
2
Megan Fitzgerald
$3,778
3
Megan Sharpe
$2,225
4
Lynne Turner
$2,138
5
Ryan Morris
$2,137
Top family teams
 
1
Christian's Team-CT
$8,978
2
March with Maddie and Me
$5,497
3
Lucky Little Loves
$3,215
4
Primavera All Stars
$3,008
5
TommysAngels
$2,735
Company, School & Org
 
1
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY - CT
$1,203
2
ALPHA PHI ALPHA - CT
$407
3
SSI
$226
4
BANK OF AMERICA - CT
$51
 
*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

 

 

Lashell Richardson and Jeremiah James

"In 2009, I was eagerly awaiting the arrival of my first child. I was so excited and had already begun thinking about planning his first birthday, a Christmas themed party. My plans were immediately halted when on August 30th, to save my life and his, Jeremiah was born prematurely at 25.5 weeks weighing 1lb 11.5 oz at Bridgeport Hospital. Upon his arrival a skilled team of doctors and nurses immediately whisked him away to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where he spent the first 79 days of his life. Those excited feelings I once felt immediately turned into sadness, worry and fear. It was difficult not being able to hold my first child for a week and to discharge from the hospital without him. Even worse was the unknown, not knowing what to expect or whom to turn to that could relate to the experience I was having. To help me, I was given information about the March for Dimes but it took me about a year to actually read the information and go online to the website. When I finally did, I was inspired by the mission of the organization and realized that through their years of advocacy, education, and research, like so many countless families, my family also benefited from the March of Dimes' determination and efforts to help enhance the health of all moms and babies. The March of Dimes along with the incredible NICU staff at Bridgeport Hospital contributed to helping Jeremiah come home from the NICU and begin to live out his purpose. I also knew that I too needed to be a vessel and join the fight. In 2011 I recruited family and friends to form a family team called "Jeremiah's Purpose", to participate in the annual March for Babies walk. Jeremiah is now a 9-year-old, football playing, New York Giants super fan, stand up comedian superhero, who particularly takes pride in raising money and participating in the March for Babies each year. Our family and "Jeremiah's Purpose" hope that even the smallest acts we do continue to support the mission of the March of Dimes, and we work towards helping all moms and babies live out their divine purpose." -Lashell Richardson


Rewards

 
$100
- Early Bird! “Wear Your Why” button for $100 online by 8 weeks before event
$100
- Official March for Babies event t-shirt
$250
- March for Babies packing cubes OR stainless tumbler + event t-shirt
$500
- March for Babies beanie OR canvas lunch cooler + event t-shirt
$500
- Personalized "Why I Walk" sign displayed on the walk route
$1,000
- Champion for Babies Medal + umbrella OR speaker/tablet stand+event t-shirt
$2,500
- Champion for Babies Medal + duffel OR beach tent + event t-shirt
$5,000
- Champion for Babies Medal + fleece jacket OR chair w speaker + event t-shirt
$7,500
- Champion for Babies Medal + rolling cooler OR bungee chair + event t-shirt
$10,000
- Champion for Babies Medal +jumbo block game OR Northface jacket+event t-shirt
 

 

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