It’s terrifying for any mother who has to deliver a baby too soon. It’s an overwhelming time worrying if the baby will be healthy to dealing with leaving a baby in a hospital for an extended period of time. One of this year’s executive sponsors of Texas Children’s 2023 March of Dimes fundraising campaign, Denise Tanner-Brown, knows this all too well.
Tanner-Brown, Associate Chief Nurse Executive and Vice President shares her experience:
“As an aunt of a premature baby, I’ve seen what this can do to a family, so this is more than just a fundraiser for me, this is personal. Mothers of premature babies go through so much just dealing with the loss of a “normal” pregnancy and having a “healthy baby.” The guilt of leaving a baby in the hospital is overwhelming and then trying to sort through all the questions and challenges in your mind is anxiety inducing. From thinking about maternity leave, enrolling a preemie in daycare to the expense of having a baby in a hospital and even paying for parking is so much for anyone to handle. After watching this unfold in front of my eyes with my family, I just had to get involved. I want to fight for the voiceless, frustrated and scared and take the opportunity to amplify their needs in a way that instigates change.”
Get involved
This year, Texas Children’s has close to 40 team captains who would welcome you on their team. They’re planning some exciting fundraising events and the first live walk is in Houston on April 23. There are other walk opportunities at later dates.
- Fort Bend – May 6
- The Woodlands – May 13
- Austin – June 3
If you’re not yet part of a team, please click here to join, then follow the steps below to register with March of Dimes.
Step 1
Register with the MOD. This is free and allows your teams to be seen together and use social media to fundraise!
- View our amazing TCH Teams here: TCH March of Dimes Team. Scroll down and find a TCH team to join or donate.
- Share your TCH team with family and friends and social media!
- Or, simply make a secure donation to your favorite TCH team via the MOD site.
Step 2
Use our TCH Payroll Deduction Form to register for one of our TCH March for Babies live walk events. Registration includes your TCH T-SHIRT and our MOD walk party!
- Complete the Texas Children’s Hospital’s Payroll Deduction form to register
- Blue Jeans for Babies (BJB) for March, April, and May: $20 a month to wear work appropriate blue jeans to support MOD every Friday
- Once registered for BJB, please print your receipt to receive your 2023 Blue Jeans for Babies button from your Team Captain
- Online registration for our March for Babies Houston event: $30 for your TCH T-Shirt, event day activities, and lunch.
- Online registration for our March for Babies Montgomery/ Ft. Bend/ Austin event: $25 for your TCH T-Shirt and event day activities.
- Or, simply make a donation via the TCH Payroll Deduction process