Thiel College
75 College Ave , Greenville, PA 16125
Date: Friday, May 15, 2020 10:00 AM
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!
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!
After registering, you can download the app to participate in our step-tracking challenges.
Start stepping and share your story using #MarchforBabies and #MFBStepUp! You can use our fun social tools to help you spread the word!
Request pledges from friends and family – don’t be shy!
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.
It is March for Babies 50th Anniversary!
It is important to remember that this is our largest fundraiser in our community and the funds are being used to continue the research and education needed for the health of all moms and babies. Please print your online form by logging in with your username and password, and view your fundraising page. At the right, click the tab that reads “My Donations” Be sure to check the received column on any cash or check donation(s) you’ve collected. Then click on “Print Form”. Mail this page with your donations to our Donation Processing Center, March of Dimes, PO Box 3153, Harlan, IA 51593-0344.
If you have any questions please reach out to Eric Fiscus at 412-506-8615, [email protected].
EVENT PROGRESS* - Raised: $5,771 *(As of Sunday, Oct 25, 2020)
Raised: $5,771
Top fundraisers
1
Albert Boland
$433
2
Lydia Hittle
$222
3
Jen Shaffer
$170
Top family teams
1
Individual Walkers – Mercer County
$100
2
M & M Twins
$10
3
In honor of Sall Twine Washington
$10
Top non-family teams
1
UPMC - Horizon/Jameson
$1,067
2
Commodore Perry NHS
$484
3
GE-Grove City
$10
*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!
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
