Changemakers Luncheon
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024
Thank you Changemakers!
The Changemakers Luncheon is the most sought-after Spring event in Central Iowa. This annual fundraiser is an uplifting and inspirational opportunity to celebrate babies saved while raising awareness and funds to support the mission of Healthy Birth Day, Inc., the nonprofit that created the Count the Kicks stillbirth prevention program. Every Spring more than 1,000 Changemakers from across the country gather to celebrate the impact of our mission while looking together towards a future where the impacts of racism, discrimination, socioeconomic status, and access to healthcare are no longer predictors of stillbirth.
Our Presenting Sponsor
MercyOne Des Moines
MercyOne is a connected system of healthcare facilities and services dedicated to helping people and communities live their best lives.
The system’s clinics, medical centers, hospitals and care locations are located throughout the state of Iowa and beyond. Headquartered in central Iowa, MercyOne is a member of Trinity Health (based in Livonia, Michigan) – one of the largest not-for-profit Catholic health care systems in the nation.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Please contact Colleen Dougherty at dougherty.colleen@healthybirthday.org if you would like more information on becoming a Changemakers Event sponsor in 2025.
Special Guest
Lisa Even
Lisa Even is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and JOY Connoisseur. She is the host of the podcast Have Good Ripple Effect, and the author of “Joy is My Job,” which is her overall approach to life! She helps challenge people to think beyond their backyards and dream bigger to have a bigger ripple effect.
Chairwoman
Megan Rosenstiel
Megan is a Partner and Director of Advisory Services at Gilbert & Cook, a private wealth management firm. Megan and her husband Chad live in West Des Moines with their two children, William and Stella. Megan is a longtime ally and supporter of Healthy Birth Day, Inc. She credits the Count the Kicks program and her doctor for her son William’s safe arrival in 2011.
Josephs Jewelers Gold Box Giveaway
We are grateful to Josephs Jewelers for putting the “fun” in fundraiser by hosting the Gold Box Giveaway at the 10th Annual Changemakers Luncheon on April 22. The event was a big hit, with all 100 gold boxes selling out in only 34 minutes! Chris Branstad (pictured) was the lucky winner. She took home a pair of 14K white gold inside-out hinged hoop earrings that include 38 round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing 0.50 carats total weight. The earrings are valued at $1,575. Visit our Gold Box Giveaway page to learn more about Josephs Jewelers and their commitment to the community.
Coachlight Clinic & Spa Selfie Station
We would like to thank Coachlight Clinic & Spa for sponsoring the Snap XP Selfie Station at the 10th Annual Changemakers Luncheon! It was a fun and impactful way to raise awareness about Count the Kicks and our mission as people snapped photos to share with Changemakers in the ballroom and across the globe. Congratulations to Jill Bartachek, who won a $500 Coachlight Clinic & Spa gift card for sharing her photo on social media!
Thank you to everyone who took a moment to capture the fun! A gallery from the 10th Annual Changemakers Luncheon is now available.
About the Changemakers Luncheon
The Count the Kicks Changemakers Luncheon is an annual fundraising event for Healthy Birth Day, Inc. the nonprofit organization that created the Count the Kicks public health program. All proceeds benefit our mission to educate and empower expectant parents about the importance of fetal movement monitoring in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Healthy Birth Day, Inc.
Count The Kicks
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