Call for Teams, Sponsors for 2016 March for Babies Campaign
February 03, 2016
CALL FOR TEAMS, SPONSORS FOR 2016 MARCH FOR BABIES CAMPAIGN
Cartersville, GA; January 29, 2016: Rollins Child Development Center will host the 2016 Bartow County March of Dimes “March for Babies” campaign kickoff on Thursday, February 11 from 5 until 7 p.m. The kickoff is a casual, informative, drop-in event open to anyone in the community who would like to support the March of Dimes by recruiting a team and serving as that team’s captain.
Premature birth is the leading cause of death during the first month of life. Funds raised from the 2016 campaign will help improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Though commonly associated with babies who are born prematurely, the March of Dimes actually impacts the health of every baby born in the United States, through discovery of the benefits of taking folic acid during pregnancy, educating pregnant women about the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy (fetal alcohol syndrome) and through development of the PKU (heel prick) test for all newborns, which screens for up to 32 different metabolic diseases.
According to the March of Dimes, a baby born even a week or two early can have serious long term health problems. Cartersville Medical Center supports the March of Dimes 39+ Weeks Campaign and was recognized last year for its efforts by the Georgia Department of Public Health in partnership with the March of Dimes Georgia Chapter and Georgia Hospital Association. “We’re proud to support an organization whose mission is for every baby to have a healthy start,” said Kelly Costner, RN, director of perinatal services at Cartersville Medical Center. “We hope area businesses and individuals will form teams and join us at the 2016 March for Babies in May.”
Featured at this year’s kickoff will be the 2016 Bartow County March of Dimes Ambassador, Kaiya Chastain, daughter of Ryan and Carrie Chastain. Kaiya experienced life threatening seizures as an infant and benefited from resources made possible by the March of Dimes. She is now three years old.
The kickoff will also include information, assistance with team captain registration, door prizes and light refreshments. An awards ceremony is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. and will include recognition of 2015 top teams and sponsors.
In addition to the need for teams, area businesses are encouraged to consider corporate sponsorship of the 2016 March for Babies. Current sponsors include Publix, Cartersville Medical Center, Georgia Power – Plant Bowen, Citizens of Georgia Power, Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons, McWhorter Capital Partners, Harbin Clinic Pediatrics and Cartersville Elks Lodge #1969.
For more information about the kickoff, team registration or corporate sponsorship, contact Ginger Tyra, 2016 chair, at 770.607.1017 or ginger.tyra@hcahealthcare.com or Debbie Childress, March of Dimes Community Director, at 914.536.6728 or dchildress@marchofdimes.org. Or visit the event site online at http://bit.ly/NWGAMtnsMFB2016.
About 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 by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. In 2013, the March of Dimes celebrated its 75th Anniversary and its ongoing work to help babies get a healthy start in life. Early research led to the Salk and Sabin polio vaccines that all babies still receive. Other breakthroughs include new treatments for premature infants and children with birth defects. About 4 million babies are born each year in the United States, and all have benefitted from March of Dimes lifesaving research and education.
For the latest resources and information visitor www.marchofdimes.com. To become involved visit www.marchforbabies.org
Cartersville, GA; January 29, 2016: Rollins Child Development Center will host the 2016 Bartow County March of Dimes “March for Babies” campaign kickoff on Thursday, February 11 from 5 until 7 p.m. The kickoff is a casual, informative, drop-in event open to anyone in the community who would like to support the March of Dimes by recruiting a team and serving as that team’s captain.
Premature birth is the leading cause of death during the first month of life. Funds raised from the 2016 campaign will help improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Though commonly associated with babies who are born prematurely, the March of Dimes actually impacts the health of every baby born in the United States, through discovery of the benefits of taking folic acid during pregnancy, educating pregnant women about the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy (fetal alcohol syndrome) and through development of the PKU (heel prick) test for all newborns, which screens for up to 32 different metabolic diseases.
According to the March of Dimes, a baby born even a week or two early can have serious long term health problems. Cartersville Medical Center supports the March of Dimes 39+ Weeks Campaign and was recognized last year for its efforts by the Georgia Department of Public Health in partnership with the March of Dimes Georgia Chapter and Georgia Hospital Association. “We’re proud to support an organization whose mission is for every baby to have a healthy start,” said Kelly Costner, RN, director of perinatal services at Cartersville Medical Center. “We hope area businesses and individuals will form teams and join us at the 2016 March for Babies in May.”
Featured at this year’s kickoff will be the 2016 Bartow County March of Dimes Ambassador, Kaiya Chastain, daughter of Ryan and Carrie Chastain. Kaiya experienced life threatening seizures as an infant and benefited from resources made possible by the March of Dimes. She is now three years old.
The kickoff will also include information, assistance with team captain registration, door prizes and light refreshments. An awards ceremony is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. and will include recognition of 2015 top teams and sponsors.
In addition to the need for teams, area businesses are encouraged to consider corporate sponsorship of the 2016 March for Babies. Current sponsors include Publix, Cartersville Medical Center, Georgia Power – Plant Bowen, Citizens of Georgia Power, Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons, McWhorter Capital Partners, Harbin Clinic Pediatrics and Cartersville Elks Lodge #1969.
For more information about the kickoff, team registration or corporate sponsorship, contact Ginger Tyra, 2016 chair, at 770.607.1017 or ginger.tyra@hcahealthcare.com or Debbie Childress, March of Dimes Community Director, at 914.536.6728 or dchildress@marchofdimes.org. Or visit the event site online at http://bit.ly/NWGAMtnsMFB2016.
About 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 by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. In 2013, the March of Dimes celebrated its 75th Anniversary and its ongoing work to help babies get a healthy start in life. Early research led to the Salk and Sabin polio vaccines that all babies still receive. Other breakthroughs include new treatments for premature infants and children with birth defects. About 4 million babies are born each year in the United States, and all have benefitted from March of Dimes lifesaving research and education.
For the latest resources and information visitor www.marchofdimes.com. To become involved visit www.marchforbabies.org
Contact:
Ginger Tyra, 2016 Chair
ginger.tyra@hcahealthcare.com, 770-607-1017
