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March for Babies 2008 - South Sound
Pierce County, Kitsap County, Thurston County & Team Bethel -- April 19 & 26, 2008
 
March for Babies is the new name for WalkAmerica. While the name has changed, our mission has not. The March of Dimes champions the needs of moms and babies in your community and across the nation. The money raised through March for Babies will support lifesaving research, community services, education and advocacy that help babies get a healthy start.

Join us in the March for Babies and make a difference in the lives of millions of babies!

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2008

PIERCE COUNTY

Pt. Defiance Park -- Main Entrance
5400 N Pearl, Tacoma, WA

7:30 am
Registration

8:30 am
Official Start

KITSAP COUNTY

Ridgetop Junior High School
10600 Hillsboro Dr. NW, Silverdale, WA

7:30 am
Registration

8:30 am
Official Start

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2008

THURSTON COUNTY

Olympia High School
1302 North St. SE, Olympia, WA

7:30 am
Registration

8:30 am
Official Start

TEAM BETHEL

Cedarcrest Jr. High School
19120 13th Ave. Ct. E, Spanaway, WA

8:30 am
Registration

9:00 am
Official Start
Dates: First event date:
Saturday
April 19, 2008

Last event date:
Saturday
April 26, 2008

Please see below for more details.
Location: There are 4 March for Babies in the South Sound Division for the March of Dimes.
See above for more information about March for Babies events in the following areas:
Tacoma, Silverdale, Olympia and Spanaway, WA
 
Phone: 253-752-9255

Additional information:
Schedule:
CITY DATE LOCATION LENGTH
Everett 4/26/2008 American Legion Memorial Park 3.5 miles
Kennewick 4/26/2008 Columbia Park 6.5 miles
Olympia 4/26/2008 Olympia High School 6 miles
Pullman 4/5/2008 Washington State University 2 miles
Seattle 5/4/2008 Qwest Field 3.5 miles
Silverdale 4/19/2008 Ridgetop Junior High School 6 miles
Spanaway 4/26/2008 Cedarcrest Jr. High School 6 miles
Spokane 4/26/2008 Gonzaga University 3 miles
Tacoma 4/19/2008 Wilson High School 5 miles
Yakima 4/26/2008 Yakima Greenway 5.5 miles
Sponsorship: March for Babies State Sponsors
  • Weyerhaeuser
  • KeyBank

South Sound Site Sponors

  • Franciscan Health System
  • General Construction
  • Providence St. Peter Hospital

March for Babies 2008 Leadership

  • Honorary State March for Babies Chair
    The Hon. Christine Gregoire, Governor,
    State of Washington
  • State March for Babies Chair
    Ed Rogel, Senior Vice President,
    Human Resources, Weyerhaeuser
  • State Family Team Chair
    Jessy Smith

Media Sponsors

  • KIRO - TV
  • Tacoma News Tribune
  • 98.9 KWJZ
  • MOViN 92.5


 



























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