GCC: Midsouth Race for Perinatal Awareness
"Caring for Moms, Nurturing Newborns, Empowering Families"
ABOUT
The Grind City Cares: Race for Prenatal Awareness was founded out of a deeply personal journey. Our founder and family welcomed twins, one of whom spent 80 days in the NICU due to challenges with feeding and swallowing. Those months were filled with emotional, mental, and logistical struggles—endless hospital visits, navigating care, and balancing family needs while siblings were unable to enter the NICU.
This experience opened their eyes to the wide range of challenges families face during the perinatal period, from birth complications and infant loss to the mental, emotional, and physical health struggles of both babies and mothers.
The race was created to honor those experiences and to raise awareness, support, and resources for families walking similar paths. Every step taken in this event represents strength, resilience, and hope for healthier beginnings.
EVENT INFORMATION
The Grind City Cares: Midsouth Race for Perinatal Awareness will be at Shelby Farms Park at Hyde Lake. The Event will start at 10 am and registration and sign in will start by 9 am. Strollers are welcomed!
Sponsor
Join us as a sponsor of the Grind City Cares: Midsouth Race for Perinatal Awareness, a community-driven walk/run dedicated to shining a light on the critical needs of mothers, babies, and families during the perinatal period. This inspiring event brings together runners, walkers, families, and advocates from across the Mid-South to raise awareness, provide resources, and promote healthier beginnings for every child.
Your support not only makes this event possible, it makes an impact far beyond race day. Together, we can ensure that every step taken at the Midsouth Race for Perinatal Awareness is a step toward healthier futures for mothers and children.
Vendor
Be part of the Grind City Cares: Midsouth Race for Perinatal Awareness by joining us as a vendor! This community race will bring together families, runners, walkers, and advocates from across the Mid-South to support healthier beginnings for mothers and babies.
Vendor spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your spot today and join us in making a difference while growing your reach in the community.
Donation
Support Mothers, Families, and NICU Babies
Your donation helps provide essential care and resources to families facing the challenges of pregnancy, birth, and life in the NICU. Every gift, big or small, directly impacts mothers, babies, and families — from comfort packages and baby essentials to emergency relief for families staying near the hospital.
Choose a donation level below and make a tangible difference today.
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Donation Levels & Impact
Friend – $25
Provides a care package with toiletries and comfort items for a NICU mom during her hospital stay.
Supporter – $50
Covers the cost of a week’s worth of breast milk storage bags and pumping supplies for a NICU mom.
Advocate – $100
Provides diapers and formula to support a family with a newborn for one week.
Partner – $250
Provides a set of essential baby clothing and blankets for 5 newborns in the NICU.
Champion – $500
Supports one month of meal vouchers for families staying near the hospital while their baby is in the NICU.
Hero – $750
Helps cover emergency expenses like lodging, food, or childcare for parents balancing life while caring for a hospitalized newborn.
