Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When & where will Gators March for Babies be held?
Gators March for Babies 2012 will be held on Sunday, November 20th, at Turlington Plaza. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. and the walk kick-off will be at 2 p.m.
Q: How can people register to walk or donate money?
People may visit http://www.gatorsmarchforbabies.org to register for Gators March for Babies and to get their own personal fundraising page, or they may accept checks made out to The March of Dimes. Cash may also be collected and turned in on the day of the event or to the March of Dimes office prior to the walk.
Q: What do I wear to Gators March for Babies?
Exercise clothes and comfortable walking shoes are strongly suggested. Teams are encouraged to wear team shirts to be easily identified and increase team morale.
Q: Will there be food?
There will be plenty of free food at the event for registered walkers. Lunch following the walk will be provided courtesy of local vendors near campus. There will also be food and drinks provided for walkers along the route.
Q: What happens if it rains on the day of the event?
Check your e-mail immediately the morning of.
Q: How long is the Gators March for Babies route?
The route will be nearly 5k meters long, or 2.95 miles to be exact. No worries, there will be “spirit stations” located throughout the route which will provide various snacks and refreshments.
Q: How many people will be there?
We are estimating about 1,000 to 1,500 walkers. Team competitions may get very serious in order to win prizes and to place, but not to worry, it’s all for a very good cause. Teams have been known to break out in team cheers and write checks at the last minute to win the top prizes, this is all perfectly normal as well.
Q: Are there leadership opportunities available?
Yes! Students interested in volunteering may e-mail info@gatorsmarchforbabies.org. There are plenty of positions and ways to get involved!
Q: Is there a size limit to a team? Do I have to register with a team?
No team is too big or too small, and anyone can be a champion for babies or register for Gators March for Babies and attend. We do ask that all walkers raise at least $25 for the March of Dimes.
Q: When will the prizes be given away?
Immediately following the walk, totals will be calculated to establish the top fundraising teams and individuals. The awards ceremony will be at 3:00. T-shirts and prizes will be given away during and after registration.
What volunteers say
This is a serious issue, and we need to raise people's awareness about it ... The prematurity campaign is designed to put the issue of prematurity front and center, to educate with a couple of simple facts that there are a lot of babies that don't come home, but the March of Dimes is here to make sure that more do.
- Mike Swenson
Contact Us
March of Dimes Colegiate Council at UF
1831 NW 13th Street
Suite #3
Gainesville, FL 32609
Telephone: 352-378-9522
E-mail: info@gatorsmarchforbabies.org
