(Indianapolis, IN, April 14, 2005) – Indiana residents will take to the streets this weekend to support the March of Dimes fight to save premature babies by participating in WalkAmerica in one of 7 communities in Indiana. 

By raising money and walking, they will help to fund lifesaving research and innovative programs that helps save babies in their communities, in Indiana and in communities across the nation.

WalkAmerica events taking place this weekend:
Saturday, April 16th

• Bluffton WalkAmerica, Starting Line—Bluffton Hardee’s Restaurant, 8:00am Check-in, Start at 9:00am.
• Frankfort WalkAmerica, T.P.A. Park, 8:00am Check-in, Start at 9:00am.
• Monticello WalkAmerica, Our Lady of the Lakes Church, 8:00am Check-in, Start at 9:00am
• Rochester WalkAmerica, Rochester City Park, 8:00am Check-in, Start at 9:00am
• Wabash WalkAmerica, Wabash High School, 8:00am Check-in, Start at 9:00am

Sunday, April 17th

• Bedford WalkAmerica, National Guard Armory, 12:00pm Check-in, Start at 1:00pm
• Greenfield WalkAmerica, Greenfield Central High School, 1:00pm Check-in, Start at 2:00pm

“There is still time to register as an individual walker or as a team, “ said Tim Arndt, Sr. State Director of Communications and Marketing.  “Call 1-800-BIG-WALK to register or visit www.walkamerica.org and register online.  People can also register on WalkAmerica day as well.  They should just come to the location and turn in the donations they've collected at Check-in. We hope everyone will raise money and take part in WalkAmerica and let themselves in on one of the finest feelings that there is—the feeling that you’re helping a tiny, defenseless baby win the struggle to survive. ”