Organization thanks the more than 41,000
registered walkers for their support of moms and babies
nationwide
ARLINGTON, Va., July 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes, the leader in
the fight for the health of all moms and babies, proudly announces
the success of the 54th annual March for Babies: A Mother of a
Movement, the organization's largest annual fundraiser. This year's
event, held across the country, saw more than 41,000 registered
walkers coming together to support one another and raise critical
funds to improve maternal and infant health in the US. March of
Dimes and its partners have successfully raised more than
$15.4 million so far this year to
advance research, education, advocacy, and programs, ensuring
healthy outcomes for moms and babies.
"We're incredibly grateful to the thousands
of walkers, volunteers, and supporters who joined us this
year."
"We're incredibly grateful to the thousands of walkers,
volunteers, and supporters who joined us for this year's March for
Babies," said Kelly Ernst, March of
Dimes Chief Impact Officer. "The overwhelming participation and
millions raised will have a profound impact on our efforts to
improve maternal and infant health in the US. Together, we're
making a difference for families across the country and ensuring
that every mom and baby has the best possible start."
National corporate partners Publix, Gerber, and HCA Healthcare played a crucial
role in the event's success. Gerber employees have actively participated in
fundraising, creating care kits for neonatal intensive care unit
(NICU) families, and joining walks nationwide. HCA Healthcare
supports March of Dimes to improve the health of families through
initiatives in their hospitals that aim to reduce unnecessary
Cesarean births and enhance postpartum education. Publix, a
long-standing supporter since 1995, has raised more than
$100 million to date. Its annual
in-store campaign, which will take place in August, has achieved
remarkable results in vital support and programs to promote healthy
moms and strong babies through the dollars donated by Publix's
customers at the register and its associates.
The following Movement Makers also played a pivotal role in the
success of this year's March for Babies, raising more than
$75,000 each to support the
organization's mission. March of Dimes is incredibly grateful to
H-E-B; Jack and Jill of America; HCA Houston Healthcare; GE in
Cincinnati; Southeastern Paper
Company, and Spinx Company in South
Carolina; and Los Angeles
County; McCarthy Building Companies in San Diego; DELL Inc. in Austin; and Zeta Phi Beta and Sigma Gamma Rho
sororities; and Alpha Phi Alpha and
Phi Beta Sigma fraternities, and team Palmieri, Tyler, Wiener,
Wilhelm & Waldron, LLP, in Orange
County, California, including top national fundraiser
Rick Salus who raised more than
$100,000 individually. Their
extraordinary fundraising efforts have significantly contributed to
helping every mom, baby, and family get a healthy start.
March for Babies provides a vital opportunity for families,
schools, and businesses to unite in their parenthood journey while
contributing to the mission of healthy moms and babies. The success
of March for Babies is also attributed to the top national family
teams, including Team Schatzman of Houston, Texas, the Kernan family of
Chicago, Illinois, and the Bricker
family of Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania—their deeply personal connections to March of Dimes
fuels their commitment to support and fund the organization's
mission. This year, the event achieved 100% staff participation
among March of Dimes employees, showcasing the organization's
commitment to improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
As March of Dimes continues its efforts to combat the maternal
and infant health crisis, the organization looks forward to the
continued support of its partners and the community. The
organization encourages individuals to participate in future
events, volunteer, or donate online. Visit marchforbabies.org to
find events in your area, learn about volunteer opportunities, and
make online donations.
About March of Dimes
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and
babies. We support research, lead programs, and provide education
and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start.
Since 1938, we've built a successful legacy to support every
pregnant person and every family.
Visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org for more
information.
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