Hi, I’m Marlo Cales, CEO of the Brandon Rivera Memorial Grief Foundation (BRMGF). I’m participating in March for Babies because I know firsthand the heartache and fear that come with having a sick child. My own son was born with a heart condition, and we faced the terrifying unknown of whether he would make it. Thankfully, he healed and came home within two weeks, but that experience shaped my understanding of how precious and fragile life is.
This journey inspired me to found BRMGF, where we support families navigating grief, loss, and trauma—especially those who experience the immense challenge of a child’s health crisis. Through March for Babies, we aim to raise funds for research and programs that help prevent preterm births, birth defects, and infant mortality. Every dollar raised will go towards improving the lives of moms and babies everywhere.
Having walked through this journey myself, I understand the stress and uncertainty that comes with a sick baby. It's a pain no parent should have to endure. That’s why I’m walking for the future of healthier pregnancies and stronger babies. Your support will fund vital resources for families, like access to care and critical research, and it will ensure that fewer parents have to experience the kind of fear we did.
I’ve set a goal to raise $1,000 for March for Babies, and I need your help to reach it. Your donation, no matter how big or small, will make a real difference in the lives of families like mine who are hoping for healthier beginnings for their babies. Please join me in supporting this important cause!
Thank you for your generosity and support. Every step brings us closer to healthier futures for all moms and babies. 💕
March of Dimes is dedicated to bringing people together to tackle America's maternal and infant health crisis—one person, one community, and one step at a time. More than a series of walks, March for Babies is an annual tradition that supports moms and babies every day, every step of the way.
March for Babies connects friends, families, and coworkers to improve the health of families nationwide. Together with March of Dimes, each step forward brings us closer to a healthy future for all.
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