March for Babies Saturday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
March of Dimes supporters taking one step at a time for healthier babies
WHEN:
Saturday, April 17
9 a.m. Registration opens
10 a.m. March for Babies begins
WHERE:
Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
300 S. Sycamore St.
HOW:
WHY:
Local sponsors are Wesley Medical Center, FOX Kansas,.
About the March of Dimes
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. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nascersano.org.
The March of Dimes champions the needs of moms and babies in Wichita and across the nation. The most urgent infant health problem in the U.S. 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. Sign up at
WHAT:
marchforbabies.org or register at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium beginning at 9 a.m. March for Babies is the March of Dimes premier fundraising event that benefits all babies. Started in 1970, it’s the original walking event, raising money to fund research and programs that help moms have full-term pregnancies and give hope to families of babies born too soon. The Wichita March for Babies is a fun event for the whole family and includes a kid zone, food and door prizes.
