On Sunday, April 27, 2025, I will again be participating in the March for Babies event in Chicago and ask that you consider sponsoring me. As you may know, 12 years ago my daughter and her husband (Jamie and Michael Knapstein) lost their two precious baby girls, Ava Grace and Addison Ann, to preterm labor at 21 weeks. Since that time, Jamie and Michael have been blessed with twin daughters, Isla Grace and Aubrey Ann. These two were born 8 weeks premature, and are now thriving and healthy 10-year-olds. And, a little over six years ago they were also blessed with the birth of Everly Mae, who was born on September 4, 2018, six weeks early. She's now a lively and fun-filled 6-year-old.
For the past 75 years, the March of Dimes has helped babies get a healthy start in life, and March for Babies makes this work possible. The money I raise will support programs that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies, and will fund research to prevent premature birth and birth defects.
You can make a secure donation with your credit card by clicking the link below, you can send me a check made out to the March of Dimes, or make a cash donation. Thank you for considering my request, and I really believe that together, we can give more babies a healthy start in life.
Thank you for helping me give all babies a healthy start, and many blessings to you and your family!
With preterm birth rates continuing to rise, the U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially for women and babies of color.
At March for Babies™ you're lifting up communities, creating connections and taking action to make America a more equitable place and ensure that every mom and baby is healthy.
Together, we’re marching to raise funds and awareness to transform the health of all families!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!