Patricia Schaefer

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Why I march 2025

I will once again be walking in the Chicago March for Babies to be held on April 27, 2025.   20 years ago now, we lost my grandson, Dylan, to prematurity. We walk in honor of him and in celebration of his twin sister, Kayla, who pulled through her long and hard fight in the NICU. It was the March of Dimes that began the crusade over 50 years ago to develop surfactant therapy to treat respiratory distress syndrome, and their findings are what saved Kayla's life! I truly thank you for all your supports these years as this worthwhile cause is very dear to us. Please help me reach my goal for this important cause by making a donation. Every dollar counts and every dollar gets us closer to finding out why premature births happens and how to prevent it.  I know you all have been so generous over the years donating to the March of Dimes.  Any amount is appreciated.  Thank you all for your support in this worthwhile endeavor.  


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Recent donation and sponsor messages.
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Sandy donated $25.00
9 months ago
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Rosemary donated $103.00
9 months ago
"So happy to help the March of Dimes!"
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Donna donated $25.00
9 months ago
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Kay donated $50.00
9 months ago
"Wishing you all the best one step at a time"
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Darlene donated $51.50
9 months ago
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BARBARA donated $61.80
10 months ago
"Wishing you and all the participants good weather and safe travels for the walk. Barb & Tom"
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Theresa donated $30.90
10 months ago
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Nancy donated $51.50
10 months ago
"Happy to support the March of Dimes in honor of Dylan and to celebrate Kayla. We will pray for beautiful weather for the annual walk. Dave & Nancy"
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Karen donated $103.00
10 months ago
"Here's to another success March for Babies. Congratulations to Pat and Team Kernan! "
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Peggy donated $51.50
10 months ago
"The March of Dimes is such a great organization and has helped so many. Way to go Pat and Team Kernan!"
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Dave donated $103.00
10 months ago
"Over twenty year of support for March of Dimes, you and your family have really made a difference."
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Rozalie donated $61.80
11 months ago
"We are happy to support this cause. From David and Rozalie Stovey"
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Barbara donated $25.75
11 months ago
"Here ya go Pat. What a worthwhile cause!"
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Patricia donated $1000.00
11 months ago

When it comes to giving families the best possible start, we all have the power to help.

March of Dimes is dedicated to bringing people together to tackle America's maternal and infant health crisis—one person, one community, and one step at a time. More than a series of walks, March for Babies is an annual tradition that supports moms and babies every day, every step of the way.

March for Babies connects friends, families, and coworkers to improve the health of families nationwide. Together with March of Dimes, each step forward brings us closer to a healthy future for all.

Thank you for your support!


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Fundraising goal: $1,650
Sunday, April 27, 2025
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