Join the Cause: March for Babies 2016

County employees joined the March of Dimes March for Babies in Balboa Park last year.

Each year, thousands of San Diegans face a severe threat to their health. They’re babies, born prematurely.

And for many years now, County employees have helped in the fight to give every child a healthy start in life by joining the March for Babies. The two annual walks are coming up: Saturday, April 9 in Oceanside and Saturday, April 23 in Balboa Park.

The events are the main fundraisers for the March of Dimes, a 78-year-old nonprofit dedicated to preventing premature births through research and initiatives to improve prenatal care for women.

When babies are born too soon, they can face a wide array of health issues. Many of our County colleagues have had to cope with the challenge in their own families. Some, like Jackie Hamed, have shared in years past emotional stories of how their lives have been touched by premature births.

Funds sent to the March of Dimes consistently come right back to the San Diego region in the form of research grants, education and clinical services. 

You can show your support by signing up to join a walk yourself, or by making a donation to your group’s team.  Register and learn about even more ways to contribute on the March of Dimes InSite page.