March for Babies


 

Northwest Georgia

Raised to date
$59,616
Our goal $100,000
 
Etowah River Park
600 Brown industrial Parkway , Canton, GA 30114
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023 8:00 AM
 
Date: April 15, 2023
Event time: 08:00 a.m.
Registration time: 7:00 a.m.
Location:
600 Brown industrial Parkway , Canton, GA 30114
Etowah River 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!

 
 
 
 
About March for Babies

Join the movement!
This year, March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement™ has a bold new vision. More than just a walk, it’s your entry into making a visible difference in your community now and for generations to come. Join us for a 1K around historic Marietta and be sure take in our experience of "Baby Town" where you can particiapate in fun and engagment activites for the whole family.

See the concept of our new layout, an engaging and fun event for the entire family. Note: some elements may not be present due to size of event.

March for Babies Town Concept Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKi68eoJymk

Event Details

Registrtation Opens at 7:30am  -  Opening Ceremony 7:45am -  Walk Start  8am  -  Baby Town Experience 8am-10am

Free Parking available 

More info will be provided as we move closer to the event, stay tuned for additional information. 

By participating in March for Babies, you’re lifting up communities for health equity, opening the door for all moms to have access to care and protecting the health of families by pushing for their rights. It’s no small feat—it’s a mother of a movement!
Start or join an existing team today, create an online fundraising page and let everyone know that you’re helping to make America a more equitable place and ensure that every mom and baby is healthy.


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!

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* $59,616 RAISED (As of Thursday, Nov 6, 2025)

Raised: $59,616

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Jermaine Jackson
$1,280
2
Chris Jeffreys
$1,156
3
Melissa Purcell
$824
4
Stephanie Nasworthy
$783
5
Joshua Elijah Miller
$756
Top family teams
 
1
Team Evaleigh
$883
2
E.Rogers
$193
3
Smith2021
$171
4
EPP Team
$100
5
Education_Administration
$50
Company, school & org
 
1
ALPHA PHI ALPHA - GA
$6,444
2
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL - CHEROKEE
$4,028
3
TLODTTA - GA
$2,587
4
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY - GA
$1,686
5
PHI BETA SIGMA - GA
$1,270
 
 
*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!