Giving babies a fighting chance
That’s why the March of Dimes considers these WalkAmerica fund-raisers heroes for babies. By participating in WalkAmerica, these March of Dimes volunteers helped the organization fight to give babies born prematurely a fighting chance at life.
“Company teams are the corporate arm of WalkAmerica,” said Brian Woods, WalkAmerica chair.
“Working as a team is an enjoyable way to involve the business community in raising money for vitally important March of Dimes programs and research that benefit babies right here in Warren County. The March of Dimes is saving babies’ lives. That’s why we walked.”
A.O. Smith raised $14,766, becoming the top WalkAmerica team in Warren County, followed by Sunbeam-Oster with $11,071. With each step they take, walkers make a big difference in helping the March of Dimes continue funding life-saving research and innovative programs to find ways to prevent premature birth and help babies get a healthy start.
In its 10th year as a national retail sponsor, Kmart Corporation is the top national WalkAmerica team, a distinction held for 17 consecutive years. CIGNA HealthCare, a leading provider of health-benefit programs, returned for its eighth consecutive year as the national health care sponsor.
This is the second year as a national sponsor for the National Peanut Board. Peanuts are a good source of the B vitamin folic acid, that helps reduce birth defects of the brain and spinal cord.
The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education and advocacy. For more information visit the March of Dimes website at www.marchofdimes.com/walkamerica or call 1-888-MODIMES.