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March for Babies 2008 -- Greater Puget Sound
Qwest Field, Seattle -- Sunday, May 4, 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!

8:00 am
Registration and pancake breakfast

9:30 am
Rally and warm-up

10:00 am
March for Babies begins

11:00 am
Stadium Party with music, food and giveaways
Date: Sunday
May 4, 2008

Please see below for more details.
Location: Qwest Field
800 Occidental Ave. South
Seattle, Washington
 
Phone: 206-624-1373

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

Greater Puget Sound Sponsors

  • Presenting Sponsor -- Farmer's Insurance
  • Kickoff amd Awards Sponsor -- Premera Blue Cross
  • Gold Sponsor -- Lane Powell
  • Kids Zone Sponsor --Community Health Plan

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

























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