Apr 14, 2010

Tent Map

Here is the tent map for 2010 March for Babies at Nobuck Park. Please look over it and distribute it to your Family Team members. We are planning to have a great time! There will be a bounce house, face painting and more for the kids. There will also be a light lunch available as well (first-come, first-served.) Please click here to download the map.

Apr 5, 2010

Collections

Wondering what to do with cash and checks you have collected?

1. Stop by our office anytime Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
2. Bring it to a Bank Day and pick up t-shirts for walkers who have raised $200 or more. Bank Days will be held April 2nd and 9th from 8am-2pm here at our office located at:
12660 Coit Road, Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75251

Family Teams Conference Calls

THANK YOU FAMILY TEAMS!!!

We appreciate all of the hard work you have put into 2010 March for Babies campaign! We look forward to seeing you and your families on April 17th, 9:00 am at White Rock Lake.

In preparation for the big day, we are going to host a series of Family Team conference calls. We would like to invite you to join us on one or all of the following dates as we get closer to March for Babies day.
  • Monday, April 5th 10:00 am- 11:00 am
  • Monday, April 12th 10:00 am- 11:00 am
  • Monday, April 19th 10:00 am- 11:00 am

Please join us to get an update on the details of March for Babies day, Family Tent activities and getting to White Rock Lake. We would also like to hear your successes with fundraisig and answer any questions you may have. We will also discuss money collections and deadline days.

Joining the call is easy! Just dial 1-800-411-7650 and enter passcode 177400#. Please call Ve'Rykia Coleman at 972-232-1342 if you have any questions.

Thank you for all you do to support March of Dimes!

PARKING

As most of you know, prking is a challenge at our walk. Special Family Teams parking is available! You can find the infrmation attached here so you can easily distribute it to your Family Team participants. Please remember that "NO PARKING" is available at Norbuck Park or White Rock Lake. Participants who attempt to drive and park in the area assume the risk of being ticketed and/or towed. We have new parking locations where you can be shuttled to the March for Babies start line. Shuttles will start at 7 a.m. and end at 2 p.m.

Parking for Family Teams is available at:
Lakeside Baptist Church
9150 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75218
You can still take the DART however, due to DART regulations, we are no longer able to offer free passes for participants. Here is a flyer which includes a DART map and parking options other than the church.
BUT....
There is another option for one lucky Family Team Captain...
From April 1st-April 12th, the Family Team that raises the most money will recieve a VIP Parking Pass to park in front of the Family Teams tent! The winner will be announced April 13th in time to pick up the pass at our office. Good Luck!!!

Mar 29, 2010

Newest Family Teams

We want to thank the following Family Teams who are BRAND NEW to the March for Dimes campaign of 2010:

Rosalind & Will
The crew marching for the children
Our Fabulous Babies
Valery and Kegan
White Rock Walkers
Believe...Bless...Babies!
Blessed and Highly Favored
HEARTS FOR TTYSON
Ramos 2010
Team Behrens Family
Bellas Team
Trinity W.
Reyna's
Rilaina
The Dime Squad

Thank you for your participation and don't waste any time to begin your fight against unhealthy birth. Good luck!

Latest Top Walkers

As 2010 March for Babies is only WEEKS away, or Family Teams walkers have really turned up the heat when it omes to fundraising. Here are our TOP 5 leaders:

1. Lori Aron of Aron Family $2,249
2. Kara Price of Team Truman $2,140
3. Sue Park of Plano NICU Parents $975
4. Karen & Jack Rynes of Rynes Rockstars $825
5. Erika Slater of Team Slater $815

Congratulations and thanks for all your hard work!! We are almost there, so don't ease up with your fantastic fundraising!

Mar 22, 2010

Welcome to our Newest Family Teams

Well our fight continues on as EVEN more Family Teams have joined the 2010 March for Babies lineup. The following teams have just signed on to join the cause:

Avery Elizabeth
CFC
In Memory of Eliza, Bryce & Destiny
JABARI
March for Alex
Monny's Money Makers
PTCC Go Group
Seed's Miracle Baby
Team Charlie Cade
Team Dylan Anthony Rivera
Team Pace
Team Vieira
Wonderfully Created
Zeenah's Friends

Welcome from everyone at March of Dimes! Good luck with fundraising, every penny counts!

Mar 15, 2010

Top 5 Family Teams

Hello Family Teams!
We wanted to give a pat on the back to the following Family Teams who have raised the most money as of March.

1. Team Truman $ 3,690
2. Plano NICU Parents $2,920
3. Reese and Riley $1,045
4. Taylor's Tots $1,035
5. Dynamic Duo- Team Crider $810

Congratulations on your amazing gains! With only one more month left, make sure you continue what great fundraising tactics you have implemented so far, we are almost there!

Welcome to these New Family Teams

We are so excited to welcome the new Family Teams that have just joined this month. With April quickly appraoching many more families have joined the cause to allow every child to be born healthy. Welcome!

Addy and Lexi
Alejandro Jr.
Alexander Jude
Avery Nolan
Bella's Blessing
Emma Lou crew
Evan's Honor
Forever Footprints
G.P.B
Gruen
hanna clan
Harris-Brooks
JATORIAN
Little Feet, Big Smiles
Little Toes, Big Steps
LUCKY CHARM 1207
Mamas and BabyLovers
Miss Avery
Premie League
PresTray
Race for Ryleigh Grace
Team 29m
Set for Life
Team Bell and McCoskey
team krissy
Team Liam- Plano
Team NoNameYet
Team Sander
The Akin's
The B Team
Wishing on a Dime

Thanks for your participation and let's get raising!

Top Family Team Walkers as of March

Since 2010 March for Babies is next month, I'm sure all you family teams are well on your way to your goal. And these Family Team walkers have been making huge strides in their fundraising efforts, so congratulations to the following people:

1. Kara Price of Team Truman $2,100
2. Gretchen Hamm of Team Truman $725
3. Sue Park of Plano NICU Parents $700
4. Heather & Jack Brackett of Team Truman $630
5. Allison Guild of Brennen $630

Thanks for your great fundraising and keep up the good work for just one more month!

Feb 24, 2010

Top Family Teams

Hello Family Teams! Fundraising is going well! Here are the top 5 Family Teams who have raised the most money to date.

1. Team Truman $2,265
2. Reese and Riley $700
3. Dynamic Duo- Team Crider $560
4. Plano NICU Parents $520
5. Blake's Gift $430

Thank you to these teams for all your great work! It is because of YOU that we are working so hard to try to reach our $250,000 goal. Congratulations and keep it going!

The Latest Top Family Team Walkers

The fundraising continues to yield GREAT results from our Family Teams. The following individuals have raised the most money as of this month:

1. Kara Price of Team Truman $1,875
2. Heather & Jack Brackett of Team Truman $630
3. Sheree Birdsong of Team Jadyn $300
4. Denise Wright of Micah Coen's Angels $260
5. Amy R. Owen of Reese and Riley $250

Congratulations and keep up the hard work!!

Welcome to our Newest Family Teams

Although these weeks have brought us all snow, the fight for babies is still heating up! The following Family Teams have joined 2010 March for Babies. Welcome!

ACCELERATORS
Ancient Walker
Faith In Action
Girasoles
Go Cooper
Team DJ Leuschner
team dow
Team Heartbeat
Team Lincoln
Team Oliver Atom
The Shooting Stars

2010 March for Babies is so pleased to see more families join the cause. Thanks for your participation!!!

Feb 15, 2010

Top Family Teams as of Today

The following Family Teams have collectively raised the most money in the campaign thus far. The hard work and dedication displayed by these teams has certainly paid off.

1. Team Truman $2,190
2. Dynamic Duo- Team Crider $460
3. Blake's Gift $430
4. Reese and Riley $380
5. Gellert Family $305

These top 5 teams are leading the way towards a great 2010 March for Babies. Congratulations and keep it up Family Teams!!!

Top Family Team Walkers for the Week

The following 5 people have raised the most money so far. Congratulations!

1. Kara Price of Team Truman $1,425
2. Heather & Jack Brackett of Team Truman $630
3. Denise Wright of Micah Coen's Angels $260
4. Elizabeth Tarrant of Reese and Riley $200
5. Carol Kelly of Blake's Gift $155

Great job and keep up the great fundraising!!!

New Family Teams of the Week

Welcome to the following Family Teams and their members! These teams have now joined March for Babies:

Faith Like a Child
Hathaway Preemies
Jayden2007
Love Buttons
withjo

Once again, the March of Dimes family wants to show our appreciation and thank you for walking for someone you love. WELCOME!!!

Feb 10, 2010

March for Babies Materials

Hello Family Teams! To make it easy for you to prepare for 2010 March for Babies, we have given you access to anything and everything you may need, here on the blog. These are some documents that will be useful for you and your team to successfully make it to your goal. Enjoy and if you have questions, call Ve'Rykia at 972-232-1342 or send an email to vcoleman@marchofdimes.com!

Materials Request Form- If you need March of Dimes materials for your Family Team fundraisering events; from banners to buckets, please fill this out and send it back to us.

2010 Family Team Captain Handbook- This guide will give you a better understand of what it means to be a team captain. It is also packed full of useful information for you to use throughout the campaign.

Fact Sheet- Here is a great summary of the event and why we walk.

Fundraising Ideas- Here some unique and fun ways to raise money for your Family Team.

Goal Poster- This is a great way to keep up with your team goal and let everyone on your team know how much money you have raised.

Where Your Money Goes - An actual breakdown of how your money is helping babies across the nation.

Walk Poster- General information about the event, feel free to put it up around town (the office, church, kids' school) to spread the word.

Flip Flop Fundraising Flyer- The order form for March of Dimes flip flop sandals, simply fill it out and send it back to the contact on the sheet.

New Team Captain Training PowerPoint- Everything you need to know to run your Family Team smoothly and reach your goals!

Welcome to the Newest Family Teams

We want to thank the following Family Teams for joining the cause! The following teams are the newest edition to the 2010 March for Babies.

Baby Colton
Benny
For Every Heart
Hardstone Group
Jace's Legacy
Melendez
Micah Coen's Angels
Reese and Riley
Rockin Moms
Team Rawr
Team Tator Tot!
The Black Family
The Incredible Olli
Walking 4 the health of it

We are so excited to open our arms to more participants. WELCOME, from everyone at the March of Dimes!

Feb 8, 2010

Top Family Teams of the Week

The following Family Teams have raised the most money for 2010 March for Babies so far. Congratulations and keep it up!

1. Team Truman $2,190
2. Blake's Gift $410
3. Dynamic Duo- Team Crider $315
4. Gellert Family $255
5. FreeGirl Fighters $240

Great Fundraising Tip of the Week

Hello Family Teams!
As we get closer and closer to 2010 March for Babies you may be searching for good fundraising ideas. Kara from Team Truman says that good way to get more support and get your team going is to post pictures of the baby you are walking for on your team website. Share your story! This simple task will show others what you are fighting for, as well as serve as a rememberance and reason to keep up you fundraising. Team Truman has already raised over $2000! Try it!

Top Family Team Walkers for the Week

Congratulations to the following top 5 walkers of the week!

1. Kara Price of Team Truman $1,400
2. Heather & Jack Brackett of Team Truman $630
3. Denise Wright of Micah Coen's Angels $250
4. Carol Kelly of Blake's Gift $155
5. Kristin Edwards of Team Rawr $150

Thanks for all your hard work! These Family Teams walkers are certainly not wasting valuable fundraising time leading up to 2010 March for Babies. Keep it going!

Feb 5, 2010

MOD Night at the Mavs

March of Dimes Night at the Mavs is here! Come see the Mavericks play the Sacramento Kings at the American Airlines Center on Friday, March 5!The 2009-10 Season has kicked into high gear and we have a special offer just for you. As a proud supporter of March of Dimes, you have the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets without any processing fees! The process is simple, the seats are great, and your tickets are emailed to you shortly after you buy. Simply click on the link below and enter your Special Offer Code: mod to get your tickets now! CLICK HERE TO VIEW GAMES:***MARCH OF DIMES DISCOUNT TICKETS***

HOW TO ORDER ONLINE:1. Click on the link above.
2. Select Game (click on “Find Tickets”).
3. Enter the Special Offer Code: mod (lower case) – Do not enter email address here.
4. Create new Group Account if you don’t already have a “Group” Account for the Dallas Mavericks.
5. Select the number of tickets you would like to purchase. Purchase and print tickets (No Fees).

Cars & Coffee

Come join us on Saturday, February 27 at Classic BMW for Cars & Coffee to benefit March for Babies! You can check out a wide variety of cars, motorcycles and motorsports while enjoying a cup of joe with fellow car enthusiasts. Click here for full information. We look forward to seeing you there!

Feb 3, 2010

Top Family Team Walkers as of Today

It's only February but many Family Teams are already well on their way to their goal. Outstanding! The following Family Teams members have made huge strides. We want to give the following top 5 Family Team walkers a shout out!

1. Kara Price of Team Truman $1,350
2. Heather & Jack Brackett of Team Truman $605
3. Kelly Carol of Blake's Gift $155
4. Kristin Edwards of Team Rawr $135
And a tie for 5th Top Walker,
5. Whitney Freeman of FreeGirl Fighters $125
Christopher Smith of Blake's Gift $125

Congratualtions to the Top 5 Family Team Walkers thus far in 2010. Thank you for your quick and generous fundraising. It's never to early to get started to begin conquering your Family Team goal.

Welcome to our Newest Family Teams for 2010

As April is quickly appraoching, March of Dimes wants to recognize those family teams that have just joined us! March for Babies is proud to welcome the following Family Teams to 2010 March for Babies.

6 Lil' Stinkers
Ashlynns Walkers
Auntie's Babies
Empowering Women of Change
Gellert Family
Jaslynn & Madelynn Chamberlain
Lil' Champions
Little Dime Pieces
McFamily
Peace Love Babies!
Running 4 M&M
Team Seaman
Baby Joseph B
Aiden & Cameron
Angel & Star's Dream Team
Baby Steps82
Blake's Gift
Charity Grace
The 3 Amigos
Vikingette Drill Team
Kongthong Family
love a lot
Lucky Baby
Luke and Aaron 2009
mary4babies
Montana, Mayson, Mykal and Mommy
Mrs. North Texas 2010
Mutiple Love
MYLESTONE
new life
Owen's Warriors
Remembering Peyton
Sara Seibel's Sillies
Soul Sista's
Team Aven Lynne
Team CJP
Team Up
The Bettis Family
Tru's Crew 2010
We are Abby's Hope

Welcome to all these great teams and get excited for the festivities that await you at March for Babies 2010!

Top Teams & Walkers for 2009

Hello Family Teams! As we appraoch 2010 March for Babies, we wanted to extend our gratitude and thanks to those family teams that went above and beyond in 2009.

Congratualtions from March of Dimes to the following Top Family Teams of 2009!!!
1. Team Grace-Dallas $14,835
2. Plano NICU Parents $13,956
3. Rynes Rockstars $9,200
4. Aron Family $5,233
5. Dynamic Duo- Team Crider $5,180
6. Shacie $4,890
7. Team Truman $3,940
8. Marching for Sophia $3,907
9. Team Emma and Karson $3,888
10. Berkley and Emory's Marching Miracles $3,030
11. Team Codd $3,000
12. Thomas Alexander Elliot $2,830
13. Parkland NNICU $2,756
14. Braden's Team $2,695
15. Darin's Team and Friends $2,503


We also want to congratulate the Top Family Team Walkers of 2009!!!

1. Lori Aron of Aron Family $4,235
2. Katie Henkel of Shacie $3,855
3. Tracy Sievers of Plano NICU Parents $3,275
4. Tommy Codd of Team Codd $3,000
5. Michael Elliot of Thomas Alexander Elliot $2,760
6. Annie Bunger of Braden's Team $2,595
7. Grace Green of Team Grace $2,425
8. Laura McIntire of Team Emma and Karson $1,860
9. Katie Smith of Lily's Team $1,755
10. Sue Park of Plano NICU Parents $1,555
11. Kayla Adams of Plano NICU Parents $1,465
12. Allison Guild of Brennen $1,460
13. Dennis Wright of Team Riley-Grace $1,405
14. Teri and Ted Nurre of Five Alive $1,210
15. Mark DeSimone of Team Aiden 2009 $1,186

Once again, sincere congratulations from March of Dimes! Without you 2009 March for Babies could not have been such a success. Such great participation puts March of Dimes one step closer to allowing every baby to be born healthy.