2021 March for Babies CommUnity

Head over to your local marchforbabies.org page and select VISIT EXPERIENCE to enjoy the 2021 NY/NJ March for Babies Experience.  Be sure to check out the Toyota, Sponsor, Mission, Remembrance and Advocacy tents.





 

Click here to see the current Circle of Champions listing.

Please send us photos and videos of your mini-walk or superhero sprint!
Upload instructions and waiver can be found here.

Many of your photos and videos were included in the Virtual Experience Pre-Show and Program.
Please follow this link to view the newest amazing why I walk videos and photos listed below!

Cassies Warriors Family Team

Aaron Batra
Double A Ron
FBLA
Team Freemans
Gio and Isa's Miracles
JFK Striders
Maharam
Team Maria Claudia-In Memory
Team NYP MSCHONY NICU
Wall Street AlphasZeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Delta Beta Zeta Chapter 
 

Click here to view the current Virtual CommUnity Quilt

How to join the 2021 Virtual CommUnity Quilt dedicated to all moms and babies-

Create an image that reflects your reason for marching – be it in honor,
memory or celebration. It could include 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.

STEP 1 · Create your image
STEP 2 · Post your image to your social media using hashtag
#MarchForBabies 
STEP 3 · Send your image to Lisa Koss by June 30th 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]

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY QUILT SPONSORS
CRAVATH
CONNOISSEUR MEDIA
EY
GEICO
PAMAL BROADCASTING
PSEG LONG ISLAND
STONYBROOK CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
TOYOTA
VIACOM



 

In honor and remembrance of all the babies that we have lost.
Please click here to view the Butterfly Garden

Click here to check out the goody bag items

Thank you to our goody bag donors
Blue Hill Plaza 
Cravath
Garnet Health Medical Center
GEICO 
Gerber Life Insurance
Happy Family Organics 
M&T Bank
Maffucci Moving & Storage Benkins
Pamal Broadcasting
PSEG Long Island
Stony Brook Children’s Hospital
Toyota 
Westchester Medical Center
White Plains Hospital 

 

Our sons, Leo Vincent and Luca John were born on Saturday, February 4, 2017, four months too soon at 1 lb 10 oz and 1 lb 9 oz respectively. Affectionately becoming known as Leo the Lion and Luca Bear, they fought as hard as they could and we were ready to fight alongside them. Unfortunately, the burden was too much for Leo's small body to bare and we received the shock of our lives when he suddenly passed away five days after birth on February 9, 2017.  Luca fought long and hard for six and a half weeks in the NICU receiving numerous transfusions, surgeries and procedures. However, his body became too weak and he passed peacefully in our arms on March 21, 2017. 

Having to say goodbye to a preemie is a tragedy that no parent should ever have to face, but sadly loss is often a part of the premature journey. Although cut too short, every minute of Leo and Luca's life was beautiful and we are proud to be their parents.

Please join us this year and walk alongside in remembrance of our little superheroes. Together, we are not only keeping the memory of Leo and Luca alive but making a difference in the lives of so many families by helping to give every baby a fair chance for a healthy full term birth. Also, ready to run past us all is younger sister, Lia, born on October 11, 2018 and named in honor of her two big brothers and guardian angels. She is so excited to cross the finish line in support of such a beautiful cause.​

Leo and Luca were joined this year by their "Poopa", John Porcelli Sr. Thank you to all who have donated in his honor. We know the three of them are together in heaven, having a ball. 

As always, thank you all for the love and support,

Pete, Laura and Lia Tornatore

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