MARCH FOR BABIES: A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™

 
 

Greater Philadelphia

Raised to date
$468,885
Our goal $525,000
 
The Navy Yard
4747 S Broad Street , Philadelphia, PA 19112
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023 9:30 AM
 
Date: April 22, 2023
Event Time: 09:30 AM
Registration Time: 8:00AM
Location:
4747 S Broad Street , Philadelphia, PA 19112
The Navy Yard

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 the movement!
This year, March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement™ has a bold new vision. More than just a walk, it’s your entry into making a visible difference in your community now and for generations to come.
By participating in March for Babies, you’re lifting up communities for health equity, opening the door for all moms to have access to care and protecting the health of families by pushing for their rights. It’s no small feat—it’s a mother of a movement!
Start or join an existing team today, create an online fundraising page and let everyone know that you’re helping to make America a more equitable place and ensure that every mom and baby is healthy.

 

DAY OF SCHEDULE 

7:00 AM Run for Babies Registration

7:45 AM Run for Babies Program

8:00 AM Run for Babies Begins and March for Babies Town Opens

8:30 AM Superhero Sprint

9:00 AM Run for Babies Awards

9:10 AM ZUMBA led by Dana Bowser

9:15 AM March for Babies Program Begins

9:30 AM Walk Begins

10:30 AM March for Babies Town Closes

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ABOUT THE LOCAL EVENT

7:00 AM Run for Babies Registration

7:45 AM Run for Babies Program

8:00 AM Run for Babies Begins and March for Babies Town Opens

8:30 AM Superhero Sprint

9:00 AM Run for Babies Awards

9:10 AM ZUMBA led by Dana Bowser

9:15 AM March for Babies Program Begins

9:30 AM Walk Begins

10:30 AM March for Babies Town Closes

Please mail in cash/check donations prior to the walk as we will NOT be accepting them in person at the event. 

 

 

EXPERIENCE PROGRESS* $468,885 RAISED (As of Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023)

Raised: $468,885

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Lynn Tarini
$23,973
2
Nancy Fink
$16,625
3
Jenna DeVito
$16,123
4
Meghan and Logan Schneck
$9,849
5
David Weiss
$6,279
Top family teams
 
1
In Mary's Memory
$45,262
2
Team DOMinate
$19,012
3
Team Ben & Jack
$9,849
4
Team St.Clair
$8,319
5
CC Riders
$8,016
Company, School & Org
 
1
PENN MEDICINE
$49,885
2
Kenvue Consumer Company – J&J Family of Companies
$43,609
3
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY - PA
$22,530
4
ALPHA PHI ALPHA - PA
$9,451
5
FAMILY TEAMS - GREATER PHILADELPHIA
$8,940
 
 
*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!
 

Crocetto Family

 

 

Family Photo

The Crocetto Family journey in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), began immediately following Nova and Nadia's birth. Like so many families, Megan and Nicholas were left with questions, concerns, and worry about the unknown of the NICU. They understood their twin daughters would need to grow and develop, but what they didn’t know was the length of their NICU stay and the emotional toll it would take on them as parents. Nova and Nadia faced multiple challenges during their NICU journey which included bleeding in the brain, infections, and a handful of transfusions. Novia and Nadia were born at 26 weeks and 2 days. Nadia spent a total of 114 days in the NICU and her twin, Nova spent 115 days in the NICU before returning home to big brother, Nicholas! Today, Nova and Nadia energetic and thriving 7 month old beautiful babies! Nova and Nadia remain 1 in 10 babies in the U.S. that are born too soon. Preterm birth is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth may face longterm health challenges. Megan and Nicholas know the significant role March for Babies plays in raising awareness and funds to find solutions to end preventable preterm births and death. The Crocetto Family hopes the community they found by participating in March for Babies, can provide comfort and promise to other families going through a similar journey.

 
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