March for Babies

 
 

Massachusetts

Raised to date
$372,230
Our goal $520,000
 
Hatch Memorial Shell
Hatch Shell - 47 David G Mugar Way , Boston, MA 02114
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025 10:30 AM
 
Date: May 10, 2025
Event Time: 10:30 AM
Registration Time: 9:00AM
Location:
Hatch Shell - 47 David G Mugar Way , Boston, MA 02114
Hatch Memorial Shell

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

Thank you for joining March of Dimes- Boston/New England for our signature March for Babies walk event this spring! 

As a March for Babies community, we’re better together. We’re stronger together. We’re louder together. United by our shared passion for helping families, we rally through the highs and lows of pregnancy and parenting at every point of the journey. The U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially for women and babies of color.

We walk to change this. March for Babies ignites conversations and supports issues that matter most to your employees, your customers and our community

 

EVENT DETAILS:

Hatch Shell, Boston

9:00am Registration, Family Friendly Activities and Food Trucks

10:00am and 10:10am Super Hero Sprint on the Field

10:30am Program from the stage

10:45am Walk begins 1.2 Mile path along the Charles River

 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re excited to meet you and support you:

Julia Vose, Executive Director for March of Dimes Massachusetts:

[email protected]

Shelli Stevens, Director of Donor Development for March of Dimes Massachusetts: 

[email protected]

 

Please make out all checks to March of Dimes and include team name and Massachusetts in the memo field. 

You can send any check or cash donations to the address below: 
March of Dimes
PO Box 5142
Boone, IA 50950

 

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.

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About the local event

T-SHIRTS: We will provide March for Babies event t-shirts to any registered participant who raises and/or donates $100 or more.

 

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* $372,230 RAISED (As of Wednesday, May 7, 2025)

Raised: $372,230

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Jocelyn Wackrow
$25,736
2
Stephanie Shine
$13,786
3
Bill Fitzgerald
$11,203
4
Craig Best
$8,442
5
Kim Strout
$6,572
Top family teams
 
1
Taylor Tot
$27,468
2
Boston Marathon
$16,344
3
Best 4 Babies
$9,435
4
Raising Kane
$6,606
5
Banking on Change
$6,572
Company, School & Org
 
1
BWH STROLLERS
$31,480
2
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS - MA
$13,009
3
MGH TEAM
$10,156
4
MARCH OF DIMES - MA MASSACHUSETTS
$9,799
5
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY - MA
$8,238
 
 
*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!
 

The Powers Family

 

 

Kellie Powers

On March 8, 2018, Kellie Powers arrived at South Shore Hospital for a routine ultrasound. She had been feeling unwell, but it was initially thought to be a virus. That morning, her symptoms worsened, and after an evaluation, doctors discovered she was 7 centimeters dilated—already in labor at just 31 weeks. Despite efforts to delay delivery, her twin daughters arrived early on March 9. Peyton was born at 3:54 AM, weighing 3 pounds 10 ounces, followed by Paige at 4:01 AM, weighing 3 pounds 9 ounces. After a brief moment together, they were taken to the NICU, where they faced challenges such as breathing support, feeding tubes, and jaundice treatment. Kellie developed postpartum complications, including a severe infection requiring extended hospitalization. After 39 and 42 days in the NICU, Peyton and Paige were finally discharged. Kellie and Jeff became dedicated supporters of the March of Dimes. However, three years later, their son Luke was born at just 23 weeks and 6 days. Despite a courageous fight, he passed away in their arms after developing a severe brain bleed. Determined to prevent another premature birth resulting in loss, Kellie underwent a transabdominal cerclage in 2023. When she became pregnant again, she was closely monitored, but at 24 weeks, her water broke. Hospitalized on bed rest, she defied the odds and remained pregnant for another eight weeks. On July 15, 2024, their son Jack was born at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He faced initial NICU challenges but was discharged after 25 days. Kellie again experienced postpartum complications requiring readmission. The Powers family has witnessed both the miracles and heartbreak of premature birth. Their unwavering support of the March of Dimes is rooted in their desire to fund research that can prevent other families from experiencing similar losses. They honor Luke’s memory by advocating for healthier pregnancies and stronger beginnings for all babies.

 

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