MARCH FOR BABIES: A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™


 

St. Louis Regional

Raised to date
$33,598
Our goal $85,000
 
Laumeier Park
12580 Rott Rd , St. Louis, MO 63127
Date: Saturday, June 01, 2024 10:00 AM
 
Date: June 01, 2024
Event Time: 10:00 AM
Registration Time: 9:00AM
Location:
12580 Rott Rd , St. Louis, MO 63127
Laumeier 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.
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.

Volunteer for the event!

Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, registration, greeting guests/answering questions, leading activities during the March For Babies event and post event take down. Sign up today! 

Day Before Event Set-Up

Saturday Event Set-Up

Saturday Event Volunteer

 

 

 

ABOUT THE LOCAL EVENT

March for Babies 2024

This year's event will have fun new prizes and experiences to get you EXCITED! 

 

EXPERIENCE PROGRESS* $33,598 RAISED (As of Friday, Mar 29, 2024)

Raised: $33,598

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Melissa Fricke
$3,503
2
Angie Hess
$395
3
Megan Keefer
$391
4
Chelsea Blankenship
$111
5
Carrie Balch
$110
Top family teams
 
1
Little Rockstar and The Champ
$3,636
2
Eloise's Entourage
$1,161
3
March for Rowan Hess
$395
4
PICU Preemies
$303
5
Everly's Hope For Harper
$262
Company, School & Org
 
1
BANK OF WASHINGTON - MO
$1,188
2
UAW REGION 4 - GM
$448
3
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY - MO
$287
4
SIGMA GAMMA RHO - MO
$235
5
MARCH OF DIMES - MO ST LOUIS REGIONAL
$52
 
 
*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!
 

Ambassador Family

 

 

Meet the Keefer Family

The Keefer family is honored to represent March of Dimes as the 2024 March for Babies Ambassador Family! When Megan and Chris found out they were pregnant with their second baby, Eloise, they were overjoyed, as was their son, Oliver. Eloise kept them on their toes throughout the pregnancy, receiving a diagnosis of Translocation Down Syndrome at her 20 week scan. Eloise continued to grow, but her real challenges came with delivery. Eloise was quickly transported to Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital after being born just short of 36 weeks. The Keefer family went through a medical journey they never thought they would experience, learning the in's and out's of the NICU and a medically complex baby. While at Cardinal Glennon, the Keefer's recieved amazing care from their team and support from March of Dimes' NICU Family Support. A memory they will never forget, is when their 9 year old son, Oliver, won the Reading Challenge in the NICU. Oliver was dedicated to reading to his baby sister and felt supported by the NICU Family Support Specialist. After 131 long days in the NICU, Eloise was able to join her big brother and parents at home. Eloise's mom, Megan, says, "Eloise continues to have the odds working against her. She has a level 3 HIE, brain malformations which can cause seizures, cerebral palsy because of her brain injury, and hearing loss, but most importantly, yet despite all of these challenges, she has a fighting spirit. Eloise is a true warrior. We will always be grateful for the doctors, nurses, support staff and agency representatives, especially those associated with the March of Dimes for their constant support and encouragement when it was difficult to see the good. Our family - especially Eloise - is honored to have this opportunity to share her story and to provide hope to those who face adversity." Join the Keefer Family at our 2024 March for Babies!

 

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