MADISON — Pregnancy Helpline of Madison is hosting its seventh annual DiaperDash from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, at McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg.
This family-friendly event will consist of a 5K run/two-mile walk, Kids’ Dash, children’s activities, diaper drive collection, and more.
Prizes will be awarded for top fundraising and diaper donations.
The cost is $30 for an individual registration, including a race day T-shirt.
Family registration is $75, which includes two T-shirts.
T-shirt deadlines are Friday, Sept., 10.
Group rates are available for junior and adult teams.
All event information can be found at www.pregnancyhelpline.net
Diapers and wipes can also be dropped off from September 12 through September 24 at the following Madison area locations:
- Princeton Club — Madison East, West, and Fitchburg
- Harbor Athletic Club — 2529 Allen Blvd.
- Sub Zero — 4717 Hammersley Rd.
Last year’s event garnered approximately 175 virtual participants, contributing more than $17,700 and 8,000 diapers by race day.
This year, Pregnancy Helpline aims to increase participation and donations to kick-off National Diaper Need Awareness Week.
Diaper need
Diaper need, or lack of a sufficient amount of diapers, affects one in three families across the nation.
A lack of clean diapers puts a child’s health at risk and parents in emotional distress.
The Pregnancy Helpline Diaper Bank is a long-term member of the National Diaper Bank Network serving Dane County, supplying over 20,000 free diapers each month to Madison area families and partner agencies.
This fall, Pregnancy Helpline of Madison is on track to give away their one millionth diaper.
About Pregnancy Helpline
Pregnancy Helpline Inc. of Madison is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and for 38 years has been serving low-income women, children, and families with a helpline, Safe Sleep program, Baby Care Package program, Diaper Bank, and Sharing Center for material goods.
Support to those in need has not slowed down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Curbside pick-up has been added for continued community access to diapers, clothing, and supplies.
For more information on this year’s DiaperDash event, or to learn more about the Pregnancy Helpline of Madison, contact Executive Director Brenda Collins at 608-566-7021 or info@pregnancyhelpline.net