This was my first year participating in the Dallas chapter March for Babies which was held Saturday, April 20th at 9AM at White Rock Lake. This event was bigger than what I imagined. There were several families, children and little babies at this event. March for Babies is the largest fundraiser of the year for the March of Dimes Foundation. March for Babies is held in more than 900 communities across the nation. Every year, 1 million people—including 20,000 company teams, family teams and national sponsors—participate in the event, which has raised more than $1.8 billion since 1970. Seventy-six cents of every dollar raised in March for Babies is spent on research and programs to help prevent premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality.
When we passed the start line, my sister had tears in her eyes. She said she was so emotional. It was a great sight. Cheerleaders on the sides, a band playing, people walking - it was an incredible sight and feeling.
For me seeing all these people was very touching, for my sister I know it was comforting knowing that her and her husband were not alone. There were so many people that either were parents of a preemie, lost a child, or were family members and friends. To see such a mixture of people from all walks of life come together because they all shared a similar story is magnificent to me.
I'm proud of you sister and your work in helping spread news on this foundation as well as fundraising and reaching over $1,000 in your first year. Aliana will also be very proud knowing you have made a difference. I'm happy to have shared this moment with you.
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