Fighting for Firsts

Join the Fight October 2025

Preterm birth is one of the leading causes of infant mortality. Babies born before 37 weeks have a higher risk of lifelong complications. In the last 5 years, 309 babies have not lived to see their first birthday in our community. We are fighting for the firsts of all of our neighbors.

Our dedicated Fighting for Firsts Champions have a goal to raise at least $2,500 each for Healthier Moms and Babies throughout the month of October. Funds raised will be used to support home visitation and other critical support services to high-risk pregnant Moms throughout Northeast Indiana to combat the infant mortality rate. We’ll celebrate our champions and learn more about the impact of Healthier Moms and Babies at the Fighting for Firsts Gala.

Friday, November 7, 2025
6 -9 PM

Parkview Mirro Center
10622 Parkview Plaza Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46845

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda at adavis@hmbindiana.org.

Sponsorship, Tickets, & Support

Event Sponosrship$1,500

Table of 8: $1,200

Individual Tickets: $150

Additional Ways to Support

Contact Amanda at adavis@hmbindiana.org to make a wine or raffle package donation.

Sponsorship Benefits ($1,500)

Logo on corporate partners page of Healthier Moms and Babies website with link to your website
Logo inclusion on event related email blasts
Social media spotlight with link to social page during event window
Acknowledgment in annual report
Logo on event sponsors page of Diaper Dash, Fighting for Firsts, and Infant and Maternal Mortality Conference websites
Signage at related event
8 Fighting for Firsts ticket registrations
Acknowledgment and signage at Fighting for Firsts event
Acknowledgment in press release for related event