MARCH FOR BABIES: A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™

 
 

Greater Kansas City StepUp

Raised to date
$188,538
Our goal $365,000
 
Sprint Campus Paige Field
5750 Sprint Parkway , Overland Park, KS 66211
Date: Friday, May 15, 2020 11:00 AM
 
Date: May 15, 2020
Event Time: 11:00 AM
Registration Time: 9:00AM
Location:
5750 Sprint Parkway , Overland Park, KS 66211
Sprint Campus Paige Field

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

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, you can download the app to participate in our step-tracking challenges.
  3. Start stepping and share your story using #MarchforBabies and #MFBStepUp! You can use our fun social tools to help you spread the word!
  4. Request pledges from friends and family – don't be shy!
  5. 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.

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EXPERIENCE PROGRESS* $188,538 RAISED (As of Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024)

Raised: $188,538

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Deb Stockwell
$4,158
2
Dennette Smith
$4,152
3
Lou Nemeth
$3,173
4
Ashley Higgins
$3,135
5
Amy Richardson
$2,156
Top family teams
 
1
Stockwell Family
$4,696
2
Carter Higgins' Crew & Reese 2
$4,583
3
Crew's Crew & Margo too
$4,314
4
Russell's All Stars
$4,229
5
Remembering River
$2,156
Company, School & Org
 
1
BLACK & VEATCH - KANSAS
$31,590
2
SAINT LUKE'S HOSPITAL
$4,032
3
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY - KS
$2,835
4
TURNER CONSTRUCTION - KS
$1,835
5
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES HEALTH ASSOC.
$1,289
 
 
*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

 

 

Meet the Krugers

Brad and Toni are parents of two children, Wyatt and Kourtney. They are one family with two very different NICU stories. 26 weeks into Toni’s first pregnancy, she developed the most severe form of HELLP Syndrome and placenta previa – pregnancy complications that nearly took her life. Wyatt was born 14 weeks early by emergency c-section. His lungs did not develop enough and he passed after three days with his family. As Toni held Wyatt, she whispered to him she would do whatever she could to keep his name going. Toni formed a March for Babies team in his honor and joined the Family Teams Committee, where she could meet others with whom she could relate. Two years later, Toni and Brad were thrilled to be pregnant again. 37 weeks into her pregnancy, Toni’s blood pressure started to climb. Taking no chances, the medical team delivered, Kourtney, by c-section. Born 3 weeks early, Kourtney had some respiratory difficulties. She spent 11 days in the NICU. Kourtney is now a thriving two-year-old. Having a loss can feel so dark so lonely -- like you just don’t belong. Having your baby in the NICU is heart wrenching and unpredictable. March of Dimes has helped the Krugers feel a part of something – a community that has helped the family give back, be with people that they can relate to, help other families with loss, pregnancy complications and premature birth. Brad & Toni honor Wyatt and their rainbow baby, Kourtney, by supporting March of Dimes.

Rewards

 
$100
- Early Bird! “Wear Your Why” button for $100 online by 8 weeks before your event
$100
- Official March for Babies event t-shirt
$250
- March for Babies camp mug OR bamboo lunchbox + event t-shirt
$500
- March for Babies Game Day Jersey OR Game Day Stool + event t-shirt
$500
- Personalized "Why I Walk" sign displayed on the walk route
$1,000
- Champion for Babies Medal + pullover OR bluetooth speaker + event t-shirt
$2,500
- Champion for Babies Medal + duffel OR fleece + event t-shirt
$5,000
- Champion for Babies Medal + vest OR 1/2 zip shirt + event t-shirt
$7,500
- Champion for Babies Medal + rain jacket OR 2-person seat + event t-shirt
$10,000
- Champion for Babies Medal + Beats headphones OR heat vest + event t-shirt
 
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RESOURCES
March of Dimes Report Card - Kansas
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March of Dimes Report Card - Missouri
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With Your Help, We ...
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Healthy Moms, Strong Babies in Kansas
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Healthy Moms, Strong Babies in Missouri
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My NICU Baby App
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Fundraising on Facebook
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March for Babies Fundraising Rewards
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Step Up Road to 50 Donors
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