PHOTOS BY BETSY FINKLEA/THE DILLON HERALD
The March of Dimes Dillon County March For Babies is underway at the time of this posting. Family teams, corporate teams, school teams and individual walkers are marching for healthier babies and to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the March of Dimes led by this year’s Ambassador Family, The Ratley Family. Individuals and teams who achieved top fundraising honors were recognized, and awards photos will appear in an upcoming issue of The Dillon Herald. After the walk is completed, participants will enjoy food and family-fun activities.
In an average week in South Carolina, 169 babies are born too soon. Premature babies often spend their first weeks in the NICU fighting for life, and often have life long health and developmental consequences. March of Dimes is the champion for all babies, those born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive.
In 2013, the March of Dimes celebrates 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 four million babies are born each year in the United States, and all have benefitted from March of Dimes lifesaving research and education. For more information visit marchofdimes.com/southcarolina or facebook.com/scmarchofdimes
MARCH FOR BABIES PARTICIPANTS SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HONOR OF MARCH OF DIMES 75th ANNIVERSARY AND ALL BABIES IN THIS SHORT VIDEO BY BETSY FINKLEA/THE DILLON HERALD…
