It’s time to lace up your shoes for a cause that matters. Join the 2026 March for Babies walking event to help March of Dimes improve maternal and infant health.
The nationwide event features food, music, games and other community activities. Funds raised for the event will support research and programs that help prevent birth defects, premature births and infant deaths.
“Texas Children’s has partnered with March of Dimes for over a decade, powering the organization’s mission to ensure all women and children have access to quality healthcare,” said Dr. Denise Tanner-Brown, associate chief nurse executive and a co-executive of the March for Babies Leadership Team. “If you have never been to a walk, we encourage you to join us this year. It is an unforgettable experience that continues to draw more than 400 Texas Children’s walkers each year.”
Walk Dates, Times and Locations
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Houston Walk: April 26, 2026, 9 a.m., Helix Park
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Austin Walk: May 2, 2026, 10:30 a.m., Austin Pickle Ranch
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The Woodlands Walk: May 9, 2026, 9 a.m., Towne Green Park
How to Participate
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Click here to secure walk day tickets, fundraise and order your T-shirt via payroll deduction. If you are inviting family or friends, they must send their payment to you.
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Click here to sign up, register your team and fundraise via general registration. Share your fundraising link with family and friends so they can donate.
Registration Deadlines
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Houston Walk: April 13
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Austin and The Woodlands Walks: April 24
Sign up by the registration deadline to receive a T-shirt for walk day.
Campus Ambassadors
March for Babies is supported by campus ambassadors who serve as local leaders, share stories of impact and help March of Dimes save lives.
Assistant Director of Information Security and Medical Center, co-executive of the March for Babies Leadership Team and Campus Ambassador Veena Nagarajan shared, “Beyond fundraising, the event promotes teamwork, service and purpose — bringing team members together around a shared cause that aligns closely with our mission and HEART values.”
The other campus ambassadors for this year’s walk are:
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Jasmine Sammons, Nakeisha Tolliver, Monica Banes, Michelle Lawson and Lisa Grimes-Lewis (Medical Center Campus)
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Erica Ventura and Karen Sripan (West Campus)
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Jennifer Bailey and An Cortes (The Woodlands Campus)
If you have questions about March for Babies, please contact Dr. Denise Tanner-Brown at dntanner@texaschildrens.org.