MARCH FOR BABIES: A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™

 
 

North Suburban

Raised to date
$45,686
Our goal $80,000
 
Busse Woods - Grove 24 (near the Boating Center)
Busse Woods - Grove 24: E Higgins Road , Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Date: Sunday, June 02, 2024 9:15 AM
 
Date: June 02, 2024
Event Time: 09:15 AM
Registration Time: 8:00AM
Location:
Busse Woods - Grove 24: E Higgins Road , Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Busse Woods - Grove 24 (near the Boating Center)

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.

 

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EVENT DETAILS

Sunday, June 2

 

Busse Woods (Grove 24) - E Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village, IL

 

Site opens at 8:00 AM

Stage program begins at 9:00 AM

Walk step-off at 9:15 AM

Super Hero Sprint at 10:30 AM

 

DRIVING: For directions, type in "Busse Woods Grove 24" into your map application. Be sure the address is in Elk Grove Village.

 

PARKING: FREE PARKING will be available throughout the park near the event site. As you can see on the map below, parking can be found alongside the perimeter of the event space.

 

T-SHIRTS AND INCENTIVES: Did you know you qualify for fun March of Dimes items when your fundraising total reaches $100, $250, $500, $750, and $1,000? Keep an eye out for an email from [email protected] which will include a username, password, and link for you to log in and order. Be sure to complete this as soon as possible so that you can pick up your incentives at the event!

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ABOUT THE LOCAL EVENT

Please reach out to Sarah Milani at [email protected] or 312-909-0468 with questions.

 

EXPERIENCE PROGRESS* $45,686 RAISED (As of Saturday, Jun 29, 2024)

Raised: $45,686

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Jason Pagnotta
$7,991
2
Rebecca Little
$4,924
3
Ashley Plant
$2,350
4
Shayma Ansari
$2,189
5
Samantha Blanks
$1,838
Top family teams
 
1
Pagnotta Family
$8,191
2
Peck Boys
$4,924
3
AnnaB's Angels
$3,460
4
Ahmed Twins Assemble
$2,483
5
Team Ashley
$2,400
Company, School & Org
 
1
ADVOCATE GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL
$4,398
2
ADVOCATE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PARK RIDGE
$2,797
3
TRI SIGMA - IL
$1,131
4
TLODTTA - IL
$689
5
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY - IL
$370
 
 
*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!
 

2024 Ambassadors

 

 

Sam and David

On a cold November morning in 2023, Sam and her family’s lives took an unexpected turn. After a perfectly normal pregnancy, Sam was going into labor at 30 weeks. After arriving at Evanston Women’s Hospital, doctors did everything that they could to delay Sam’s delivery. However, due to the baby’s positioning, she needed to be rushed into an emergency C-section with the NICU team on standby. At 4:13 AM on November 2nd, a small yet tenacious David Morgan made his entrance into the world weighing 3 pounds, 2.5 ounces. David remained in the NICU for the next 48 days. Sam and her husband remained by his side as he hit every milestone. They watched as their little warrior learned to breathe, eat, maintain his temperature, and gain weight. On December 19th, 2023, David was discharged from the NICU just in time to spend his first Christmas at home with his family. When David’s parents think of their NICU experience, they say that it “feels like another lifetime” and that it was an extremely challenging time. But amidst the challenges, the March of Dimes helped give them hope. While in the NICU, David received surfactant therapy, a groundbreaking treatment developed by the March of Dimes. The intervention played a pivotal role in the development of David’s delicate lungs during his time in the NICU. Fast forward to today, and David is flourishing. He radiates boundless energy and joy, and is surpassing every developmental milestone. His infectious laughter fills his family home, a constant reminder of the immense light at the end of their difficult struggle. David’s family remains incredibly grateful to the March of Dimes and the dedicated medical team at Evanston Women’s Hospital who guided them through their NICU experience. David stands as a living testament to the resilience of our littlest warriors and the profound impact of organizations like the March of Dimes. Our Ambassador Family hopes that their story will help bring other families like theirs hope.

 

NATIONAL PARTNERS

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Thank you to our local sponsors

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