This news came into the Tribune this week:
On April 18, Valley families will gather to walk for one reason – to improve the health of all babies. Walkers will raise funds for this event, the Phoenix March for Babies, to benefit the March of Dimes.
The event will be held at Wesley Bolin Plaza, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, in front of the state Capitol. Check in is at 7 a.m. and the walk starts at 8 a.m.
These are a few people walking in the event: Jill Birtch is a Family Support Specialist and has experienced prematurity first-hand: Her son, John, was born at 24 weeks gestation but is now a healthy 3 year old. Bev Dalton is a NICU Family Support Specialist at St. Joseph’s Hospital who provides comfort, aid and relief for babies born too early.
For more information or to register, see www.marchofdimes.com/arizona
