March for Babies

 
 

Polk County March for Babies

Raised to date
$54,073
Our goal $110,000
 
Lawn of First Presbyterian Church
175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive , Lakeland, FL 33801
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:00 AM
 
Date: April 27, 2024
Event Time: 09:00 AM
Registration Time: 8:00AM
Location:
175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive , Lakeland, FL 33801
Lawn of First Presbyterian Church

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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Offering a variety of volunteer opportunities. For more information, click here.

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About the local event

We are so excited to see you at March for Babies this weekend. March for Babies takes place rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, and if it is unsafe to hold March for Babies, we will alert you with updates on our social media channels (@marchofdimeswesterncoastalflorida on Facebook and Instagram) and here on your event page.

 
8:00AM Registration Opens
8:45AM Opening Presentation
9:00AM Walk Begins
11:00AM Event Ends

We are thrilled for this year's Polk March for Babies. We will celebrate the community's efforts in advancing the March of Dimes mission to provide the best outcomes for all moms and babies. We look forward to seeing you! Thank you for leading the fight for the health of all moms and babies! For any questions or more information, contact Karyn Rood, Donor Development Manager, Western Coastal Florida:

[email protected]

863-940-1381

 

Event progress* $54,073 RAISED (As of Monday, Nov 25, 2024)

Raised: $54,073

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Barb Roland
$5,101
2
Katie Linck
$1,725
3
Irene Alvarez
$1,664
4
Andrew D Jones
$1,369
5
Ed Milford
$1,258
Top family teams
 
1
JJ Strong
$1,765
2
Linck to Life
$1,725
3
Lakeland Regional Pavilion For Women & Children
$632
4
Finnish Strong
$498
5
LakelandObGyn
$227
Company, School & Org
 
1
PHI BETA SIGMA - FL
$3,622
2
Watson Clinic
$2,466
3
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY - FL
$2,459
4
ALPHA PHI ALPHA - FL
$1,750
5
SIGMA GAMMA RHO - FL
$1,118
 
 
*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!
 
 

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