MARCH FOR BABIES RAISES OVER $368K FOR MARCH OF DIMES IN LEE, COLLIER & CHARLOTTE COUNTIES
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MARCH FOR BABIES RAISES OVER $368K FOR MARCH OF DIMES IN LEE, COLLIER & CHARLOTTE COUNTIES
The March of Dimes recently coordinated its biggest fundraiser of the year – March for Babies – and raised over $368,000 to prevent premature birth and birth defects in Lee, Collier and Charlotte Counties!
Combining corporate sponsorship, walker fundraising, vendor campaigns and personal commitments, the money raised will aid in continued research and community programs. The March of Dimes’ work helps moms have full-term pregnancies and babies begin healthy lives.
The Lee county walk was held on Saturday, April 24th at Centennial and raised over $200,000. Charlotte County’s walk was also held on the 24th and exceeded their goal by raising $78,000. The Collier County walk was on May 1st and collected over $90,000 for the cause. Donations are still being accepted and can be made online at http://www.marchforbabies.org.
John J. Iacuone, M.D., the Executive Director for The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida/Lee Memorial Health System, served as the March for Babies 2010 Chair in Fort Myers and Naples. He is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Sponsors for the Lee County march included Presenting Sponsor, Wells Fargo/Wachovia, Family Sponsor, The Children’s Hospital of SWFL, Comcast, Sam Galloway Ford & Philip Children’s Medical Venture. Charlotte County’s Presenting Sponsor was the Peace River Regional Medical Center and sponsors for Collier included Presenting Sponsor, Physicians Regional Healthcare System and other sponsors Wells Fargo / Wachovia and the Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.
Special sponsor thanks for those at all three sites include: ABC-7, Publix, CenturyLink, MetroPCS, Clear Channel Radio, Bob Evans, Boar’s Head and Pushing the Envelope, Inc.
ABOUT MARCH OF DIMES
The most urgent infant health problem in the United States today is premature birth. It affects more than half a million babies each year, with the number growing every day. The March of Dimes is committed to reducing this toll by funding research to find the answers to premature birth and providing comfort and information to families who are affected.
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit www.marchofdimes.com or www.nacersano.org.
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