MARCH FOR BABIES:
A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™
Jackson Metro Area
April 25, 2015
Raised to date
$147,549
Our goal $400,000
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Trustmark Park
1000 Highland Colony Pkwy , Ridgeland, MS 39157
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2015 8:00 AM
1000 Highland Colony Pkwy , Ridgeland, MS 39157
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2015 8:00 AM
Date:
April 25, 2015
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Event Time:
08:00 AM
Registration Time:
7:00AM
Location:
1000 Highland Colony Pkwy , Ridgeland, MS 39157
Trustmark 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!
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ABOUT MARCH FOR BABIES
Join over 3000 participants to celecbrate 75 years of stronger healthier babies. Walk will begin on the east lawn of Renaissance.
We're getting ready to walk in March for Babies! It promises to be a fun day out with people who share our passion for improving the health of babies. Join family teams, company teams and people walking with friends for a great cause: making a difference for real families right here in our community. Sign up and raise money to help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.
EXPERIENCE PROGRESS* $147,549 RAISED (As of Friday, Mar 29, 2024)
Raised: $147,549
Top fundraisers
1
Jill Gordon
$14,350
2
Keshia Stewart Ford Parker
$8,725
3
Michael Gater
$3,610
4
Kim Meeker
$3,145
5
LeAnn Harcharik
$2,708
6
TinaDONOTUSE LakeyDUPLICATE
$2,563
7
Mary Kinney Corley
$1,945
8
Xavier Amos
$1,847
9
Gerald A. Mumford
$1,415
10
Lazaire Martin
$1,245
11
Michelle Jones
$1,200
12
Rosalind McChriston
$1,091
13
Anthony Newman
$1,025
14
Ken Ray
$1,010
15
Dina Ray
$1,000
16
Abdulrahman Hamid
$1,000
17
Renate Savich
$1,000
18
Racolesha Denson
$986
19
Shay Williamson
$765
20
Flora Sumrall
$764
21
Omar Abdul-Rahman
$675
22
Jill Cutrer
$650
23
Acie Whitlock, Jr.
$600
24
Julie Roberts
$508
25
Willis Finley
$505
26
Percy Anderson Jr
$500
27
Cassie Watson
$500
28
AMISHA THOMAS
$500
29
Rickey Thigpen
$475
30
Karen Miller
$436
31
Tamara WEST
$430
32
Mary Benson
$372
33
Christopher Manuel
$370
34
Rene Bodin
$370
35
Libby Dove
$354
36
Loryn Davis
$340
37
Katie Robinson
$335
38
Jessica Reichert
$330
39
Beth Watts
$330
40
Shelia L Jackson
$330
41
Samantha Craig
$320
42
Logan Dale
$320
43
Beth Ledbetter
$315
44
Larry H Bender
$300
45
Emmalyn Wilson
$300
46
James Martin
$295
47
Stephanie Wood
$285
48
Janet Harris
$250
49
Olivia Renfroe
$250
50
Patricia Bradley
$250
Top family teams
1
United for Ladybug
$8,750
2
Rays of Sonshine
$2,480
3
Team-Trent
$1,847
4
Martin Preemies
$1,790
5
Magdalena's Feet
$1,168
6
Sterlingsflock
$790
7
Team Riley Jase
$750
8
ParkerGrace
$500
9
Parker's Powerhouse
$436
10
Steps for Stephen
$330
11
Double-Time
$330
12
Craig Twins
$320
13
Cheeri' O
$315
14
Team Renfroe
$250
15
Team Caitlin J
$195
16
Crocheting/Knitting for Christ
$125
17
Team Bryson's Blessings
$120
18
Deidre's Team
$110
19
Healthy4future
$100
20
SuperNeil
$75
21
MelsZteam
$35
22
Bosarge Sandlot
$25
23
TeamKinsler
$20
24
Camron's Crusaders
$20
25
Eboni Catchings
$20
Company, School & Org
1
ALPHA PHI ALPHA - MS
$14,400
2
UMMC Healthcare
$7,884
3
UMMC
$7,724
4
CENTERPOINT ENERGY - MS
$3,485
5
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY - MS
$2,467
6
MHA
$1,700
7
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP - MS JACKSON
$1,530
8
FBLA - SOUTHERN REGION
$1,074
9
UMMC Schools
$1,034
10
JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA - MS
$535
11
MAGNOLIA HEALTH PLAN
$370
12
Children's of Mississippi
$325
13
REGIONS BANK - MS
$205
14
MADISON CO. SCHOOL - MS
$145
15
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM HEADQUARTERS
$50
16
CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS - MS
$20
*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!
Our ambassador
Sterling Shepard
Sterling Shepard
Kenny and Shay were thrilled to learn they were expecting a baby boy. Amy began having concerns with her blood pressure and as a precautionary measure at 32 weeks, Amy was admitted to the hospital. At 36 weeks, Kenny and Shay were elated to welcome Hauer into their family.
Fast forward 2 years. The Williamson's decided to add one more child to their family so Hauer could have a sibling. Although the pregnancy was quite different, at 31 weeks the contractions began and Sterling was born. Sterling was small weighing 3.6 pounds and 16 inches long, fortunatley he avoided the struggles common to micro-preemies.
Sterling was immediately placed in the NICU to receive critical care. Kenny and Shay were very frightened in those initial days by his premature status. Sterling received Surfactant Therapy as part of his care to strengthen his lungs. The family was relieved a few days later to learn that he was very strong and was deemed a "Feeder/Grower". For the next 40 days they journeyed together through the reality of life in the NICU. There were both good and bad days, positive and negative experiences, but through it all their faith has been renewed. Sterling currently is weighing 9.1 pounds and they are very excited to see whats in store for his beautiful life. Kenny and Shay are eager to serve as our March of Dimes family, and walk on behalf of both of their boys.
Sterling Shepard is serving as the 2015 Jackson Metro Area Ambassador with his parents, Kenny and Shay Williamson.
Rewards
$200
- March for Babies T-shirt
$350
- $15 Macy's or Kmart Gift Card and T-shirt
$500
- $25 Macy's or Kmart Gift Card and T-shirt
$1,000
- $50 Gift Card/Circle of Champions T-shirt/Button
$2,500
- $125 Gift Card/Circle of Champions T-shirt/Button
$5,000
- $250 Gift Card/Circle of Champions T-shirt/Button
$10,000
- $500 Gift Card/Circle of Champions T-shirt/Button
$20,000
- $600 Gift Card/Circle of Champions T-shirt/Button