About the Changemakers Event

The 12th Annual Changemakers Event, presented by University of Iowa Health Care, is our largest fundraiser of the year and one of the most sought-after spring events in Central Iowa. It 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 helping to propel forward our work to improve birth outcomes for tens of thousands of moms and babies around the county. This event, and the support of Changemakers like you, accelerates progress on stillbirth prevention. There is no doubt that your generosity is WORKING.

Tables and tickets for the 12th Annual Changemakers Event are on sale now. Visit our event website to learn more reserve your spot. 

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2026 Presenting Sponsor:

University of Iowa Health Care

2026 Sponsors

Share the Cause: Markey’s

Celebrate Progress:

Josephs Jewelers

We are thrilled to have Josephs Jewelers back this year with a sweet twist on their annual giveaway! On April 21 at the Changemakers Event, attendees have a chance to join the Search for the Golden Ticket!

Starting at 10:45 a.m. when the doors open at the Iowa Events Center, attendees can purchase a gourmet Josephs chocolate bar. There will be 120 chocolate bars available, and at a designated time during the program, one lucky person will unwrap a bar containing a Golden Ticket that can be redeemed for a $1,500 jewelry purchase at Josephs Jewelers!

Each chocolate bar costs $100, and there is no limit to the number of chocolate bars someone can purchase. Given the antic­i­pated atten­dance of over 1,100 guests, we recommend getting your Josephs chocolate car at your earliest conve­nience!

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2025 Changemakers Event Highlights

Our hearts are full as we reflect on the amazing turnout, the infectious excitement, and the generosity expressed by attendees at the 11th Annual Changemakers Event! Thank you to each and every person who attended our annual fundraiser on April 22, 2025, whether in person or virtually. With your support, the 2025 Changemakers Luncheon year’s event raised more than $300,000 to advance our mission to prevent stillbirths through the Count the Kicks program.