March of Dimes to Host March for Babies Kick off This Wednesday
January 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The March of Dimes will kick off their 2015 March for Babies fundraising campaign in Columbia on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at Seawell’s.
Families and businesses throughout Columbia are invited to attend and start raising funds for March for Babies, which will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
During the kick off, participants will have the opportunity to meet the 2015 Ambassador Family and pick up fundraising materials. Top fundraisers from 2014 will also be recognized. To register for the Kick off, contact Austine at (803) 403-8525 or [email protected].
March for Babies raises funds for vital research to help prevent premature birth and birth defects. Funds raised also support community programs that help moms have full-term pregnancies. South Carolina continues to have one of the highest premature birth rates in the country, and the March of Dimes urges everyone to join the fight for stronger, healthier babies.
In Columbia, the Burkett family was touched by premature birth when their twins, Kyran and Karyssa, were born 11 weeks early. Kyran weighed 3 lb., 4 oz. and Karyssa weighed 2 lb., 11 oz. They spent 55 days in the NICU before returning home with their parents, Talyse and Jason Burkett.
March for Babies Chairman, Dr. Percy A. Mack, says, “We invite our community to join March for Babies and raise money to help more families know the joy of a healthy baby!”
In Columbia, March for Babies is sponsored by Aflac, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, AG First Farm Credit Bank, SCE&G, Michelin, Publix, Columbia Business Monthly, Palmetto Parent, WLTX Columbia and B106.7 FM. Tony Clyburn of B106.7 FM will serve as the Kick off emcee.
Each year, the South Carolina Chapter of the March of Dimes invests in mission initiatives statewide, including research grants and local community services. Through these program services, the March of Dimes continues working to prevent birth defects and infant death, reduce South Carolina’s premature birth rate, increase access to prenatal care and educate healthcare providers and women about having healthy babies.
For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. Find out how you can help raise funds to prevent premature birth and birth defects. Register for March for Babies at marchforbabies.org. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org/southcarolina
