2020 March for Babies Step Up! CommUnity

Monday, February 1, 2021  |  12 a.m. EST
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Moms, Babies and Healthcare Professionals
Need You More Now Than Ever

Because of your support, we are able to make a difference.

The Greater New York and New Jersey Market made a recent donation of 55 iPads to the NICU and Labor & Delivery Unit at NewYork - Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.

Christina Scarpaci recounts giving birth at Richmond University Medical Center during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for Christina’s story.

Jennifer Sousa recently gave birth at Richmond University Medical Center. Click here for Jennifer's story.




 

COVID-19 FREE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR EXPECTANT AND NEW MOMS

March of Dimes has unveiled a number of services and resources at no cost for expecting and new mothers, to provide the advice and support they need as the country strives to combat the spread of COVID-19.

As society adjusts to new public health guidelines, pregnant women and new mothers are confronting a unique challenge: how do they best prepare for child birth, infant care, and optimize their own health and well-being as well as their child’s.

From health education to raising funds to support COVID-19 vaccine and treatment research to critical support to NICU parents, March of Dimes offers a variety of programs to support moms and babies during the pandemic. The current focus includes-
-Hard-hitting research into COVID-19 treatments that are safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
-Relentless advocacy to make sure pregnant and lactating women aren't left out of COVID-19 clinical trials, vaccines and other treatments as they develop.

The organization is also actively working to build partnerships with third party providers that are helping moms and babies. Please click here for more information.

FUNDRAISING TOOLS

Fundraising tools can be found by clicking on the links below-
NYC Team Captain Handbook
NYC Fundraiser's Handbook
Jones Beach Team Captain Handbook
Jones Beach Fundraiser's Handbook
Virtual Fundraising Ideas
Sample Fundraising Letter 
IMPORTANT NOTE-PLEASE DO NOT DONATE ON THIS SITE. DONATE VIA YOUR PERSONAL FUNDRAISING OR TEAM PAGE.

MAY 15, 2020
NATIONAL MARCH FOR BABIES STEP UP! RECOGNITION EVENT

AMBASSADOR STORIES

Click below to meet our Mission Ambassadors and Youth Chair
Marley Campbell (NYC) 
Mariana Gilbert (NYC)
Evan Joseph Zwerling Family Team (Jones Beach)

  
 

WHY I WALK 

Family team father, Vinny Spencer shares the virtual walk organized by his company, Siemens. Click here to view.

Click here to view the Why I Walk Signs

Why I Walk Videos
Iyabo Campbell
Jen Donohue
Paulina Levine
Kaylonda Marin
Jennifer Palumbo
John Quaglione
Amanda & Joe Reily
Takiyah Tinsley   









 

FAMILY STORY TIME

Throughout the month of April, our families came together to hear our Superheroes share thier favorite books. Click the below links to view the Family Story Time Sessions.
April 8 https://youtu.be/v0t9YOYqZHA
April 15 https://youtu.be/ZjTY65TZEec
April 22 https://youtu.be/r8l4L9ZMuR4
April 29 https://youtu.be/bDbPvHRmkAU
May 6 https://youtu.be/DWiOxJJdQU4
 

Virtual CommUnity Quilt

Join us as we create a Virtual CommUnity Quilt dedicated to all moms and babies.

How to:
Create an image that reflects your reason for Stepping Up! It could be your team name, a picture of your child(ren), etc. You may create the image on paper or by using your choice of computer software. The finished quilt will be featured on our social media channels.
STEP 1 · Create your image
STEP 2 · Post your image to your social media using hashtags
#MarchForBabies and #MFBStepUp
STEP 3 · Send your image to Lisa Koss (NYC) or Sara Cohen (Jones Beach) to be included on the Virtual CommUnity Quilt! Please note that we may have to cut down/resize your image to fit on the quilt.
 
Questions:  Contact Lisa Koss at 212.353.1207 / [email protected]
                      Contact Sara Cohen at 516.628.6269 / [email protected]

Click here to view the current Virtual CommUnity Quilt! 
 

BUTTERFLY GARDEN 

Click on the links below for our butterfly garden, a special tribute to the babies that are no longer with us. 

New York City Butterfly Garden
Jones Beach Butterfly Garden
 

View our updated event acknowledgements and waivers here.