Team Taylor Tot

We are the Wackrow Family—Jonathan, Jocelyn, and our three incredible preemies: Hunter (born at 33 weeks), Carter (34 weeks), and Taylor (28 weeks). As a proud NICU family, we understand firsthand the emotional rollercoaster that comes with premature birth—the highs, the lows, and the countless untold stories along the way.

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Unless you’ve experienced it yourself, you may have heard of the March of Dimes without truly knowing its impact. This incredible organization supports NICUs, provides essential resources for premature babies and their families, and funds groundbreaking research to help prevent preterm births.

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For us, this mission is deeply personal. With Taylor being our most severely premature baby, we felt an overwhelming drive to pay it forward—to turn our journey into something positive, not only to honor our own children but to uplift others walking a similar path. We want our children to always embrace their beginnings, knowing that their strength started long before they could even take their first steps.

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In February 2009, while Taylor was still in the NICU, we founded Team Taylor Tot for the March of Dimes. What started as a way to help us heal has grown into a cherished family tradition—one that allows us to give back, celebrate resilience, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of NICU families.

Each year, through Team Taylor Tot and the March for Babies, we continue our mission of support, hope, and advocacy. We invite you to be a part of this journey—whether by joining our team, donating, or simply sharing our story. Together, we can help give every baby a fighting chance.

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Thank you for your support—we are so grateful to have you with us!

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 - The Wackrow Family

 

Team Taylor Tot Facts:

 

• 2024 Boston Family Cup - Top Team

• 2023 Boaton Family Cup - Top Team

• 2022 Boston Family Cup winner 

• 2021 March of Dimes Gala Ambassador Family

• 2020 Boston March for Babies Ambassador Family

• 2014 Named the Cape Cod Ambassador Family 

• We have raised over $250,000 dollars since 2009

• Our first two walks, 2010 & 2011, were in Washington D.C. We then moved our family team to Massachusetts Cape Cod and the Islands to be closer to all of our friends and family, who truly are the heart of our team!