Donna Colon, Senior Community Director, March of Dimes Central Indiana Division, (317) 285-0199, dcolon@marchofdimes.com

A Recipe for Healthier Babies—Indianapolis’ Top Chefs, Unique Auctions, and Honoree at 16^th Annual Signature Chefs Auction

Nominations for Medical Honoree for the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction on Thursday, October 16th at the Indianapolis Marriott Hotel Downtown are being taken until Wednesday, July 11, 2012.

The event Medical Honoree will be someone whose work in the health care and medical communities has helped further the March of Dimes mission to help mothers have healthy babies and help premature and sick babies to survive and thrive. 

Nominations for Medical Honorees must be received by July 11^th.  All nominations will be evaluated and scored by a volunteer nominating committee comprised of leaders in the maternal and child health field.  To nominate someone please download the nomination form here or contact Donna Colón at the March of Dimes at 317-285-0199 or by email at dcolon@marchofdimes.com. 

In addition to the Honoree, attendees will enjoy sampling signature dishes prepared by the city’s top chefs, enjoy a great night out while raising funds, making friends and helping further the March of Dimes mission to improve the health of babies. 

“What better way to enjoy a wonderful evening than by supporting the March of Dimes mission and working together for stronger, healthier babies right here in Indianapolis” says Donna Colón, March of Dimes.   “I am grateful for the opportunity to work with a great group of others who care about our community and those who are the smallest and most vulnerable.”  Adds Colón, “Funds raised by Signature Chefs Auction support lifesaving research and March of Dimes programs right here in Indianapolis. “

Premature birth is the most serious infant health problem in the United States today. It affects more than half a million babies nationwide each year, with 11,000 of those infants in our community. Children born too soon are more likely to die or have lifelong disabilities. The March of Dimes is committed to reversing this trend by funding research to find the causes of premature birth and providing comfort and information to families.

 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. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.