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Berkshire County March for Babies - September 19, 2008
Cheshire - In Berkshire County March for Babies will take place on September 27th at 9:00 a.m. at the Farnam's Rd entrance in Cheshire, MA for the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Formerly known as WalkAmerica, March for Babies is the March of Dimes largest fundraising event that benefits all babies - those born healthy as well as those who need help to survive and thrive. The event has been renamed to make a clear connection to what the March of Dimes is all about-the health of babies.
Family Teams are made up of friends and family members who want to honor their own children or children they know - babies born prematurely or with a birth defect; babies who didn't survive; or healthy, full-term babies. Family Teams help remind everyone of the urgency of the mission of the March of Dimes. More than 12,000 Family Teams participated nationwide in 2007, raising nearly $11.5 million. In Berkshire County, our Family Teams are coming out in record numbers to support out mission.
"We are thrilled to be a part of the Berkshire March for Babies as a Family Team", said Jan Lillie team captain for Team Sophia. "We were inspired to start this team in the memory of our daughter Sophia. We wanted to do something to honor her short life in a positive way and I can't think of a better way than to help other babies! We are walking to celebrate her memory-and to make sure that one day every baby is born full-term and healthy."
"We hope many new Family Teams will be inspired to join us this year with the common goal of helping the March of Dimes improve baby health by preventing premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality," says Kristin Introvigne, March of Dimes staff member.
Funds raised by March for Babies in Berkshire County support education, research and awareness in our community. The March of Dimes is fighting to make sure that woman of childbearing age, infants and children have access to healthcare. The March of Dime is also fighting to put an end to birth defects, infant mortality and premature birth. In Western Massachusetts alone, one in every eight babies is born prematurely which is the highest rate in Massachusetts.
"It's easy to join or start a family team," added Carrie Fuller. "Just visit marchforbabies.org or call toll-free 1-800-525-9255 to sign up or to donate to help babies be born healthy."
The 2008, national March for Babies sponsors are CIGNA, Continental Airlines, Famous Footwear, Farmers, FedEx, Grain Foods Foundation, Liberty Tax Services, nesting.com, and Kmart, the March of Dimes number one corporate partner which has raised more than $63 million for babies. Additional national sponsorship is provided by Discovery Health, Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Outdoor Services and Ther-Rx.
"In Berkshire County we are proud to also be sponsored by Energy Services Providers, Inc. our Healthy Baby Sponsor, Castignoli Enterprises, Inc., Jan Greene Physical Therapy, Blarney Tent Rentals, Jiminy Peak, Kid Zone and Chapters Bookstore." Introvigne said. |
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