Southeast Texas pulls together for March for Babies
WHAT: March for Babies Kick-Off Celebration
WHEN: February 11, 2010
5:30 – 7:00 PM
WHERE: The Beaumont Club
WHO: Over 100 people will gather to Kick-Off the March for Babies campaign.
Many in Southeast Texas support the causes of the March of Dimes and
March for Babies.
WHY: The most urgent infant health problem in the U.S. today is premature birth.
Babies born premature are put at risk for a host of long -term health
complications. One out of seven babies born in Southeast Texas are born
premature.
Money raised goes toward local programs such as Centering Pregnancy. Also,
program services, including grants and community awards for newborn
screening, immunizations, the Texas Birth Defect Registry and children’s
health insurance plan.
HOW: To participate, call March of Dimes, 409.835.7606.
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNTIES:
· Will Jackson, Business Relation Manager, Wells Fargo and 2010 Southeast Texas Marchfor
Babies Chairman
· Dr. Lauree Thompson, Neonatologist with Christus St. Elizabeth
· Donna Blanchette, Southeast Texas Division Director
· Jessica Lundgren, Programs Services Director
For more information call 409.835.7606 or email dblanchette@marchofdimes.com or bmlck@marchofdmes.com
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