Michigan Chapter - Chapter History
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In 1938 the March of Dimes was founded to find a cure for polio. In 1955 a significant milestone took place in Michigan: the discovery of the Salk vaccine, which all but eliminated polio, was announced at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Forty years later, Dr. Salk made his last public appearance at the university where he conducted so much of his research.
Jail & Bail got its start in Port Huron in 1957. A disc jockey named Lee Van Dam came up with the idea of rounding up ordinary citizens, charging them with make-believe "crimes," and sentencing them to raise bail in the form of pledges to the March of Dimes. Port Huron continues to host the biggest one-day Jail & Bail event in the U.S.
Troy-based Kmart Corporation has been the nation's Number One WalkAmerica Team for well over a decade. In 2002, Kmart associates raised $2.7 million in support of the walk that saves babies.
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Donating is easy online, by phone or mail / fax.
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March for Babies 2008
Apr 19, 2008 -
May 17, 2008
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Talent Quest 2008, National Karaoke Singing Contest
May 2, 2008 -
Jun 27, 2008
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The 25th Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year Launch Party
May 13, 2008 -
Oct 24, 2008
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WJR and Frank Beckmann present the ArvinMeritor Golf Classic, Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Aug 19, 2008
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Bikers for Babies 2008 Presented by FARMERS
Sep 14, 2008
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