MARCH FOR BABIES: A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™

 
 

Akron - Canton

Raised to date
$43,166
Our goal $75,000
 
Akron Canton
200 S Main St , Akron, OH 44308
Date: Sunday, June 30, 2019 10:00 AM
 
Date: June 30, 2019
Event Time: 10:00 AM
Registration Time: 9:00AM
Location:
200 S Main St , Akron, OH 44308
Akron Canton

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Akron/Canton March for Babies is looking for volunteers to fill various positions throughout our walk site.  We need volunteers to help with set up, registration, kid's zone, taste of MFB, staging, route assistance, event experience and tear down.

All volunteers will receive a volunteer t-shirt,please register here  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4DA8AB2DABF49-2019

If you have any questions regarding the Walk or volunteering please call Bridget Murphy at 216.385.1261 or email at [email protected]

This year you'll be joining thousands of people in cities across the country for March for Babies, and helping to raise critical funds to support research, advocacy and programs for the health of all moms and babies.
At March for Babies we come together to advocate for, empower and honor moms, families and babies everywhere.
Thank you for joining our community— we can’t do it without you!
We can’t wait to see you at March for Babies.

What is the schedule for day of March for Babies?
9:00am - Donation Drop-off/Registration/T-shirt pickup (for fundraisers at or above $100 raised).

9:30am – Superhero Sprint Begins – Ages 1-10 (multiple heats)
9:50am – Opening Ceremony
10:00am – March for Babies Walk Begins!

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EXPERIENCE PROGRESS* $43,166 RAISED (As of Saturday, May 4, 2024)

Raised: $43,166

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Thomas Tatum
$5,338
2
Moriah Foraker
$3,320
3
Spectrum Community
$1,834
4
Christopher Lee
$1,527
5
Tami Bader
$1,509
Top family teams
 
1
Easton Drake
$4,577
2
Team Cecilia Hope
$1,578
3
Addisons Army
$1,509
4
Just keep swimming for Charlie
$1,333
5
This little light
$1,313
Company, School & Org
 
1
ALPHA PHI ALPHA - OH
$5,338
2
JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA - OH
$1,763
3
PHI BETA SIGMA - OH
$703
4
EIG - OH
$353
5
KINDERCARE
$252
 
 
*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

 

 

The Bader Family

In 2015 Tami and Jason Bader were anxiously awaiting the birth of their second child, a baby girl, Addison. At 38 weeks pregnant the Bader’s received the devastating news that their daughter Addison had passed away due to complications in the womb. It was a difficult time for the Bader family as they searched for answers, comfort and support. They never imagined that they would have to deal with the desolation of losing their infant baby girl. While navigating such extreme grief they learned they were pregnant once again. Their precious rainbow baby, Abigail, was born in 2016. Abigail’s “birthday” and Addison’s “heaven day” being just five days different, one year apart. The Bader’s know the significant role that March of Dimes research plays in deliveries each day. As the 2019 Akron/Canton March for Babies Ambassador Family, they hope their story can provide hope for other families and help the March of Dimes to reach the day when all babies are born strong and healthy.

Rewards

 
$100
- Early Bird! “Wear Your Why” button for $100 online by 8 weeks before event
$100
- Official March for Babies event t-shirt
$250
- March for Babies packing cubes OR stainless tumbler + event t-shirt
$500
- March for Babies beanie OR canvas lunch cooler + event t-shirt
$500
- Personalized "Why I Walk" sign displayed on the walk route
$1,000
- Champion for Babies Medal + umbrella OR speaker/tablet stand+event t-shirt
$2,500
- Champion for Babies Medal + duffel OR beach tent + event t-shirt
$5,000
- Champion for Babies Medal + fleece jacket OR chair w speaker + event t-shirt
$7,500
- Champion for Babies Medal + rolling cooler OR bungee chair + event t-shirt
$10,000
- Champion for Babies Medal +jumbo block game OR Northface jacket+event t-shirt
 
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Thank you to our local sponsors

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