Wednesday, January 31, 2001
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Wednesday, January 31, 2001 |
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March of Dimes names WalkAmerica chairman The March of Dimes, Fayette County chapter, has announced that Tracy Coker will serve as honorary chairman for WalkAmerica 2001. Coker currently serves as executive coordinator for support services with Fayette Community Hospital. "Did you know that many babies born prematurely must struggle just to survive?" said Coker. "By participating in the March of Dimes WalkAmerica, you can help give them a fighting chance. I urge you to join me on April 28 and be a hero for babies." He urged community leaders to form teams of employees to raise money to support the walk. "I'm also proud of our national sponsor partner roster this year," he said. Those include presenting sponsor Kaiser Permanente and five-star sponsors The Zone 790 AM, Publix, Bank of America, Star 94 FM, the Atlanta Journal Constitution and Family 2 Family. Among March of Dimes' lifesaving breakthroughs are pioneering surgery that corrects certain birth defects before a baby is born, surfactant therapy to help premature babies breathe and other new tests and treatments that help babies be healthier. The March of Dims is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the organization funds programs of research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies. For information visit www.modimes.org or phone 404-350-9800.
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