MARCH FOR BABIES: A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™

 
 

Milwaukee

Raised to date
$150,406
Our goal $185,000
 
Whitnall Park, Picnic Area #8
Whitnall Park Drive , Hales Corners, WI 53130
Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024 9:00 AM
 
Date: May 19, 2024
Event Time: 09:00 AM
Registration Time: 8:00AM
Location:
Whitnall Park Drive , Hales Corners, WI 53130
Whitnall Park, Picnic Area #8

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

March for Babies is back and we are bringing you an unforgettable event experience! All are welcome to enjoy our event day activities!

Enjoy the following activities on event day:

DonutNV Food Truck

Gypsy Brew Coffee Trailer

Face Painting by Life’s A Party

Whimsical Balloon Animals

Taekwondo Demos by J.K. Lee Hales Corners

Superhero Sprint, Presented by Milwaukee Admirals

Butterfly Kids Craft & Memory Butterfly Wall

NICU Grad Party, Presented by Children’s Wisconsin

Stroller Decorating, Presented by GE HealthCare

Giant Yard Games in the Family Picnic Area

Refuel & Recharge, Presented by Festival Foods

Nature Scavenger Hunt, Presented by Ascension

HOW TO GET STARTED

1) REGISTER

Join as an individual, as a member of a community or corporate team, or even as a team captain. Whatever you choose, be sure to ask everyone you know to join, too.

2) RAISE MONEY

Raise money through your fundraising page, social media or the old fashioned way of asking friends and family to help.

3) CELEBRATE & WALK WITH US

March with us! Celebrate with your family and friends at the walk and join in the Opening Ceremony, Superhero Sprint, Memory Garden & so much more!

 

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ABOUT THE LOCAL EVENT

Invite your friends and family to our March for Babies celebration and walk on Sunday, May 19th at Whitnall Park in Hales Corners, Wisconsin! At 8:00 am, participants can check-in and pick up their incentives inside the Welcome Tent. For those eligible for incentives of $1,000 or below, their items will be available at the Welcome Tent between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm. The morning will then proceed with Family Friendly Activities around March for Babies Town until 9:00 am, followed by the Opening Ceremony, Superhero Sprint, and Zumba Warm-up that begins promptly at 9:00 am. The 2K/5K Walk will start at 9:30 am, with one loop covering 1.5 miles and two loops totaling 3 miles. The activities and walk will continue until 12:00 pm, offering a range of engaging experiences for all participants.

Important Documents

March for Babies Parking & Route Guide

March for Babies Invite with Address QR Code

 

 

 

EVENT PROGRESS* $150,406 RAISED (As of Friday, Nov 22, 2024)

Raised: $150,406

 
Top fundraisers
 
1
Amanda Otis
$9,214
2
Ann Nejedlo
$4,806
3
Nikki Lorino
$2,459
4
Mary Beth Hughes
$2,271
5
Meredith Cruz
$2,143
Top family teams
 
1
Tyler's Team - Fox Cities Walk
$9,214
2
Bros on the Go
$2,829
3
March with MB
$2,271
4
Team Warrior Waylon
$1,761
5
Jacobsen Team
$1,606
Company, School & Org
 
1
UFCW STATE LABOR TEAM
$13,596
2
GE-HEALTHCARE
$5,674
3
GREEN BAY PACKAGING
$4,806
4
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY - WI
$4,770
5
ICARE-HUMANA - WI
$4,178
 
 
*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!
 

Ambassador Story

 

 

Cogan and Dean

"We found out at 13 weeks that our second pregnancy was twins and were surprised but excited for the adventures to come. The pregnancy was pretty uncomplicated for the next 16 weeks while we prepared for the boys to arrive. When I started to spot at 29 weeks, my doctor was hopeful this was just due to some mild dilation given the fact that I was measuring term, but sent me home with strict instructions to call if anything seems off. A few hours later, my water broke. Cogan and Dean were born the next morning at 7:26am and 7:38am, weighing 2#14.4 oz and 3#1.5 oz respectively at 29 weeks and 1 day gestation. The next 46 days were a rollercoaster of emotion. We spent our days traveling back and forth to the hospital, spending time with Lukin, and anxiously awaiting the magical time when we could bring our boys home and be a family of 5 under one roof. When things don’t go according to plan despite our best efforts, March of Dimes is committed to supporting families experiencing challenging beginnings and devastating losses. We are so grateful to each and every one of you for your participation and support of the March for Babies. Whether your personal motivation comes from a place of gratitude or grief, we are proud to be coming together to support such an amazing organization. - Nikki & JT (mom & dad)

 

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