The Dalles' Superheroes Come Together For Babies - 08/18/10 >A new band of Superheroes will be gathering together Wednesday, September 15th
to bailout babies from the clutches of prematurity. The Dalles' leading citizens are pulling out their capes and using their superpowers to support life-saving research and education funded by March of Dimes to help mothers and babies.
"During the March of Dimes Superhero Jail & Bail on September 15th, The Dalles' everyday heroes are meeting at Spooky's Pizza (3320 W. 6th Street) to wield their considerable networking powers to raise money in support of March of Dimes mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality," explained Beth Joscelyn, State Director for March of Dimes.
Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death. In Oregon, one in ten babies is born prematurely each year. March of Dimes is committed to reducing the toll of being born too soon by providing comfort and information to families and funding research to find the answers to premature birth.
Donations help to support programs such as providing education on prematurity and birth defects to women in Oregon and funding Nobel prize-winning research that benefits all babies.
To divulge the secret identity of a local superhero willing to use their powers to benefit babies, contact March of Dimes at (541) 686-2170. Lunch for The Dalles' Superheroes for babies will be provided by Spooky's Pizza.
About March of Dimes
March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, 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.
Media Alert: Bikers Ride Across the State for Babies - 08/18/10 >PHOTO OP: Hundreds of motorcycles hit the streets for the health of babies everywhere.
--WHAT--
Motorcycle enthusiasts will rev up their bikes at three different Harley-Davidson dealerships in Oregon, ride for roughly 90 miles and meet at Hoodoo as a benefit for March of Dimes. When the riders arrive at Hoodoo, they'll enjoy live music from 41East and barbeque from Incredible Edibles Catering of Bend. All Prophets Tattoo will be there giving tattoos and judging the tattoo contest, and there will be a drawing, a silent auction and more.
--WHEN--
Saturday, August 21, 2010
9:00 – 10:30 AM – Registration, breakfast, opening ceremonies
10:30 AM – Bikers take off from Salem, Eugene and Bend
12:30 PM – Bikers arrive at Hoodoo
--WHERE--
3 Start Locations:
Cascade Harley-Davidson
63028 Sherman Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Doyle's Harley-Davidson
86441 College View Rd, I-5 Exit 189
Eugene, OR 97405
Salem Harley Davidson
3601 Silverton Road NE
Salem, OR 97305
End at Hoodoo Ski Area
--WHY--
The most urgent infant health problem in the U.S. today is premature birth. It affects more than half a million babies each year. Babies born too soon are more likely to die or have disabilities. March of Dimes is committed to reducing this toll by funding research to find the answers to premature birth and providing comfort and information to families who are affected.
--HOW--
Learn more at marchofdimes.com/Oregon or bikersforbabies.org.
Local sponsorship for Bikers for Babies is provided by Cascade Harley-Davidson, Salem Harley-Davidson, Doyle's Harley-Davidson, Kendall Subaru, Horizon Broadcasting Group, KQAK, KBNW, KRCO, Lite 95.1, 104.1 The Peak, Hoodoo and AMA.
About March of Dimes
March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, 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.
Klamath Falls' Superheroes Come Together For Babies - 08/18/10 >A new band of Superheroes will be gathering together Wednesday, September 15th
to bailout babies from the clutches of prematurity. Klamath Falls' leading citizens are pulling out their capes and using their superpowers to support life-saving research and education funded by March of Dimes to help mothers and babies.
"During the March of Dimes Superhero Jail & Bail on September 15th, Klamath Falls' everyday heroes are meeting at Abby's Pizza (1919 Austin Street) to wield their considerable networking powers to raise money in support of March of Dimes mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality," explained Tab Davis, Community Director for March of Dimes.
Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death. In Oregon, one in ten babies is born prematurely each year. March of Dimes is committed to reducing the toll of being born too soon by providing comfort and information to families and funding research to find the answers to premature birth.
Donations help to support programs such as providing education on prematurity and birth defects to women in Oregon and funding Nobel prize-winning research that benefits all babies.
To divulge the secret identity of a local superhero willing to use their powers to benefit babies, contact March of Dimes at (541) 686-2170. Lunch for Klamath Falls' Superheroes for babies will be provided by Abby's Pizza.
About March of Dimes
March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, 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.
MEDIA ALERT: Superheroes Gather in McMinnville - 08/10/10 >**PHOTO OP**
Superhero masks and capes will be adorning McMinnville's leading citizens as they use their powers for the good of babies everywhere.
**WHAT**
A new band of Superheroes are gathering together to bail out babies from the clutches of prematurity. The Superhero Jail & Bail event is a fundraiser for March of Dimes.
**WHEN**
Wednesday, August 11th
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
**WHERE**
Golden Valley Brewery
980 NE 4th St., McMinnville, OR
**WHO**
McMinnville's leading citizens are pulling out their capes and using their superpowers to support research and education funded by March of Dimes to help mothers and babies—those born healthy and those needing help to survive and thrive.
**WHY**
Premature birth touches half a million babies and their families every year, including 1 in 10
babies in Oregon. Babies born too soon are more likely to die or have disabilities. More than 120,000 babies are born with serious birth defects that can mean a lifetime of disability. Babies born healthy need champions, too, to be sure they have access to newborn screening and preventive health care. March of Dimes is there for all babies.
**HOW**
To divulge the secret identity of a local superhero willing to use their powers to benefit babies, contact March of Dimes at (503) 222-9434.
About March of Dimes
March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, 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.
