March for Babies - Austin is only 17 days away!
Can you believe it’s coming up so soon? I want to take a moment to thank you all so much for all your support of this year's event. Since the event is fast approaching, today’s blog post will be about important reminders and logistics before walk day!
Your Reward for Helping Babies
We all know the real reward is knowing that you are helping babies, but below are some gifts, which are our way to say thank you for your efforts.
$200: March for Babies T-shirt
$350: $15 gift card* and T-shirt
$500: $25 gift card* and T-shirt
$1,000: $50 gift card* and T-shirt
$2,500: $125 gift card* and T-shirt
$5,000: $250 gift card* and T-shirt
$10,000: $500 gift card* and T-shirt
$20,000: $600 gift card* and T-shirt
In honor of our 75th anniversary, fundraising totals of $750 or more will earn you a commemorative pin in addition to a gift card and T-shirt. Raise $7,500 or more and receive a writing pen and pin in addition to a gift card and T-shirt.
*You may choose a Macy's or Kmart gift card, or decline your gift card allowing the funds to help advance the March of Dimes mission.
Tents! FINAL REMINDER
Would you like to have a tent at March for Babies? Many teams gather together with family and friends before and after the walk for food and fun. You can rent a tent for your team to gather under from Adam’s Canopy, the tent company we use, or bring your own tent. Either way, if you would like a tent (or space for your own) at Auditorium Shores that day, please contact Katerina Kormas at kkormas@marchofdimes.comfor more information.
Deadline for ordering tents is TODAY, Wednesday, April 17th.
Bank Days
March of Dimes will host two Bank Days on Tuesday, April 30 and Wednesday, May 1 from 10-6pm. Bank Days give you the opportunity to turn in any money that you have raised from family, friends, or team fundraising events. This is also the only scheduled opportunity you will have to pick up your team's incentive t-shirts, and pick up your butterflies.
Bank Days will be held at:
March of Dimes Office
11044 Research Blvd.
A-210
Austin, TX 78759
March for Babies Butterflies
Last week we talked about honoring a baby in your life by purchasing a March for Babies Butterfly. Butterflies can be purchased for a minimum donation of $25. Each butterfly will have one child’s name and birthdate printed on it. Butterflies can be carried by team members during the walk. Visit www.marchforbabies.org/team/austinbutterflygarden to purchase your butterfly. (Butterflies can only be purchased via above link or contact Katerina Kormas at kkormas@marchofdimes.com for an order form). Teams will get credit for each butterfly sold. Butterflies can be picked up at Bank Days on April 30 and May 1 from 10-6pm or at the Product Sales tent at the event.
Matching Gifts
It is easy to double your fundraising totals. Encourage your
donors to check with their employers to see if they have a matching gift
policy. This is an easy way to raise more money!
donors to check with their employers to see if they have a matching gift
policy. This is an easy way to raise more money!
Lastly, here are the Top 10 Family Teams for this week!
| Team Sawyer & Tristan |
| Cater the Great |
| Celebrate Jett |
| - Preemie Power - |
| Austin Mothers of Multiples(AMOM) |
| Two Boys and a Little Lady |
| Camille's Crew |
| Give with Grace |
| Jackie's Peeps |
| The Ignal Twins |
We are less than a month away from March for Babies 2013. We can do it Family Teams! Check back here for more updates on the walk on May 4th. We will include information on the event day schedule, parking, tent set-up, park restrictions, entertainment and other reminders. We are looking forward to seeing everyone on May 4th!
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