This Memorial Day weekend, Kurtis Maragh and Quientierra Ingersoll had a lot to celebrate as they welcomed their baby girl at Piedmont Columbus Regional. What the family wasn’t expecting was to also be recognized as the hospital’s “529 Day” baby.

“This is an amazing opportunity  for our child … this makes it feel like she is one in a million.  God blessed us with our baby on this day,” said Ingersoll.

Kailynn was awarded $1,529 for her Path2College 529 Plan account as the first baby born on May 29—a day celebrated across the country to help raise awareness of how 529 plans can help families save for college.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in the future education of one of our youngest patients. The goals of this program align with our mission to support the needs of children in our community and to make a difference in the lives we touch,” said Cary Burcham, Chief Nursing Officer at Piedmont Columbus Regional.

This is the sixth year the Path2College 529 Plan has partnered Piedmont Columbus Regional to award a college savings account to a “529 Day Baby.”

“Throughout the year we promote the benefit of financial planning for future education goals. The 529 Day Baby celebration raises awareness of Georgia’s college savings plan, and will inspire families to utilize the resources we have to help them save,” said Georgia Student Finance Commission President Lynne Riley. 

Families who welcome a new baby in 2021 also have the opportunity to win money for their newborn’s college savings. Parents, grandparents and guardians of Georgia babies born in 2021 may go to www.Path2College529.comuntil April 14, 2022, for official rules, prize details and to enter for a chance to win the 2021 Newborn Sweepstakes.  Entrants must be legal residents or taxpayers of Georgia and at least 18 years of age to enter.  No purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited. Sponsored by thePath2College 529 Plan.

For more information about the Path2College 529 Plan or to open a college savings account, please visitwww.Path2College529.com or call (877) 424-4377.

To learn more about the Path2College 529 Plan, its investment objectives, tax benefits, risks, and costs please see the Plan Description at path2college529.com. Read it carefully. Investments in the Plan are neither insured nor guaranteed and there is the risk of investment loss.  Check with your home state to learn if it offers tax or other benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds or protection from creditors only available for investing in its own 529 plan.  Consult your legal or tax professional for tax advice. If the funds aren't used for qualified higher education expenses, a 10% penalty tax on earnings (as well as federal and state income taxes) may apply. 

TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC, Member FINRA, distributor and underwriter for the Path2College 529 Plan.