Post by Brogas on Feb 4, 2009 18:09:33 GMT -5
For the past several years I have participated in March of Dimes: March for Babies, and I want to share this event with my friends across the state. This is one of the things that I particpate in to help make a difference in the lives of people who without a little show of support would lead a much harder life. I want to incorporate something that makes me feel good about helping, the walk, and something which has played a big part in my life, Dagorhir. So I come to you with the hope that you will join the walking team Battle for the Babies, but before I get to my request, how about a little info on what the The March of Dimes does and a little about the walk.
THE MARCH OF DIMES AND MARCH FOR BABIES!
The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. They carry out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives. March of Dimes researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers and advocates work together to give all babies a fighting chance against the threats to their health: prematurity, birth defects, low birthweight.
It's America's favorite walking event! When you walk, you give hope to the families of babies born too soon or sick. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it funds research to find answers to the serious problems that threaten our babies. We've been walking since 1970 and have raised an incredible $1.8 billion to benefit all babies.
March for Babies takes place in more than 900 communities across the country. You'll be joining
1 million people walking with their families or co-workers. Expect to run into some old friends and make new ones — and keep your eyes open for our celebrity walkers!
AND NOW MY PLEA TO YOU!
Whether we are fighting with or against each other, sitting next to a fire, or sharing drinks and stories, we all have a common bond: We are brothers and sisters that have found something in Dagorhir, be it swordplay, roleplay, a sense of belonging, or a combination of all the above. So I ask you brothers and sister to join me on team Battle for the Babies.
I will be attending the walk on April 25th in Terre Haute, IN to make the 7 mile walk and i will be doing this dressed in garb. I have enclosed the information for the Terre Haute walk but even if you can't make it to Terre Haute, join the team and find a walk near you. This will provide a positive view of Dagorhir on the community as we reach out and show the support of women, infants and children that without this help, may never get the chance to truely know what excitment lies ahead.
Starting Point: ISU Memorial Stadium 3600 Wabash Ave Terre Haute, IN 47803
Walk Distance:7miles
Registration Time: 7:30AM
Start Time:8:30 AM
Website to join the team: www.marchforbabies.org/teams/634244
I hope to see you there.
