MARCH FOR BABIES:
A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™
Coastal Connecticut
May 03, 2015
Raised to date
$91,033
Our goal $140,000
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880 South Benson Rd. , Fairfield, CT 06824
Date: Sunday, May 03, 2015 11:00 AM
880 South Benson Rd. , Fairfield, CT 06824
Date: Sunday, May 03, 2015 11:00 AM
Date:
May 03, 2015
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Event Time:
11:00 AM
Registration Time:
10:00AM
Location:
880 South Benson Rd. , Fairfield, CT 06824
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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
On Sunday, May 3rd, spend your morning with the March of Dimes as we walk for stronger, healthier babies. It’s March for Babies at scenic Jennings Beach! More than 500 walkers from Fairfield and its surrounding communities will gather to celebrate, honor and remember the precious babies and children in our lives. Don’t miss it – register today!(photo by Alers Productions)
EXPERIENCE PROGRESS* $91,033 RAISED (As of Saturday, Apr 20, 2024)
Raised: $91,033
Top fundraisers
1
Alyssa Kent
$6,145
2
Cidalia and Philippe Bourdon
$5,980
3
John Burbank
$5,650
4
Erin Morris
$4,400
5
Kris Burbank
$3,645
6
Brooke Lalumiere
$2,999
7
Mike McCullough
$2,940
8
Nicolina Saporito
$2,762
9
Heath Kent
$1,700
10
Karina Primavera
$1,168
11
Donna Klem
$1,150
12
Colleen Morrissey-Colon
$1,050
13
Betsy & Roland
$1,040
14
Lori Monteiro
$1,025
15
Danielle Chueka
$1,010
16
Andrew & Stacy Nascimento
$1,000
17
Jen VanBelle
$1,000
18
Lidia Monteiro
$835
19
Laura Shattuck
$825
20
Lashell Richardson
$717
21
Mary Fairley
$665
22
Kate Ottavio Kent
$660
23
Ariana DiLaura
$625
24
Daniel Primavera
$624
25
Krista DeCrescenzo
$580
26
John and Samantha Thompson
$565
27
Linda Scalley
$525
28
Andrew Burbank
$525
29
Avnish Primavera
$500
30
Keshavan Primavera
$500
31
Camden, Jonathan & Lucas Swan
$420
32
Marina Kroopneck
$401
33
Cecille Gordon
$380
34
Anne Primavera
$370
35
Kyle Cramer
$350
36
Stefanie Kealey
$330
37
Jessica Rodriguez
$330
38
kathy gardner
$330
39
Kevin, Evelyn, & Michael Morrissey
$300
40
Pam Feldstein
$300
41
Mari Flicker
$300
42
Ritvik Purohit
$300
43
Steve Winkel
$300
44
Barry Lyon
$280
45
Kelsey O'Brien
$275
46
Becky McHardy
$275
47
Jenn Bosques
$260
48
Marisa Love
$259
49
Thomas Gentile
$250
50
Galen and Christina Dove
$250
Top family teams
1
Go Ginny Go
$10,319
2
Team Woofgang
$10,145
3
Christian's Team-CT
$8,740
4
Primavera All Stars
$6,482
5
Lalumiere Superheroes
$4,217
6
Team Ella Faith
$2,295
7
Cristiano's Crew
$1,875
8
Jeremiah's Purpose
$1,102
9
Team Grace Shattuck
$1,030
10
Talia's Team
$880
11
Olson Twins CT
$775
12
Teenie N' Tuff
$611
13
The Ford Team
$475
14
B & F
$401
15
WOFFL
$380
16
Jemmas Jocks
$335
17
kgardner
$330
18
Mia Lynn
$330
19
GIANNA
$325
20
Marley Love
$215
21
Angel Peanut
$200
22
LilyBean
$175
23
Ben Wysocki
$100
24
AlexanderTheGreat
$100
25
Nanas' Babies
$65
26
The Small & Mightys
$55
27
Brooke Gaillard Family
$50
28
Baby Nathan
$25
Company, School & Org
1
GE - CAPITAL
$13,932
2
SSI
$10,075
3
TINY MIRACLES FOUNDATION
$605
4
FEDEX - DGO EAST - NESBIT
$200
5
St. Vincent's
$25
6
CITI RETAIL - SUBURBAN MARKETS
$10
*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
Meet the Monteiro Family
Meet the Monteiro Family
On Sunday, May 3rd, hundreds from the Fairfield-area communities will gather for March for Babies at Jennings Beach to benefit the March of Dimes. Leading the festivities will be the event’s 2015 Ambassadors, Billy and Lori Monteiro of Trumbull, along with their three-year old son, Cristiano. They will share their family’s prematurity journey, thank walkers for their commitment to the March of Dimes mission to give all babies a healthy start, and lead the walk with their team, “Cristiano's Crew.” In two years, their March for Babies team has raised nearly $5,000.
In winter of 2012, Billy and Lori were looking forward to the April birth of their son. But in late January, at just 28 weeks pregnant, Lori unexpectedly went into premature labor. Cristiano was born at Bridgeport Hospital and weighed just 2 lbs. 9 oz. He remained in the neonatal intensive care unit for two months before coming home.
“Everyone warned me that the following months in the NICU could be compared to a roller coaster and that was very true,” said Lori. “There were so many emotions – sadness, guilt, anger. But I also felt happiness. I was happy after every weight gain, every oxygen stat that was lowered, and every time I held my tiny baby. He is an inspiration.”
“Cristiano’s only physical evidence of prematurity is the lack of teeth enamel and he is still missing a tooth,” continued Lori. “He loves puzzles, pretend play and trucks!”
Each year in Connecticut nearly 40,000 babies in Connecticut are born. 1 in 10 babies are born too soon, and 1 in 7 infant deaths is attributed to a birth defect. The mission of the March of Dimes is to prevent birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality through research, education, advocacy and community programs.
“The March of Dimes mission has impacted our lives in so many ways. We have become advocates for babies born too soon or born sick. We have dedicated our lives to helping others and raising money to help other babies live,” said Lori.
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