It began over 15 years ago...the March of Dimes has partnered with motorcyclists nationwide providing an opportunity for motorcycle clubs, dealerships, vendors and individual riders to join together for babies in communities from coast-to-coast.
March of Dimes WalkAmerica is the nation's largest fundraising event, with the money being used to help save America's babies. This video tells the story of the Goggin family's twins; Jack who died after a few days of life and Kate, who spent 4 months in the neonatal intensive care unit. Kate is now 7 and is pictured as one of the thousands of walkers who joyously participate in this event.
Hazel Scott, Charlie Mingus, and Rudy Nichols sing/perform the Songs "Foggy Day" and "Autumn Leaves" during a 1950's televised pitch for the March of Dimes fight against Polio.
On July 9th, ABC's Live With Regis and Kelly will be partnering with "Dr. Scholl's For Her" to bring you "Live with Regis and Kelly's High Heel-a-Thon"! For the first time on Live, hundreds of women wearing high heels will gather in New York City to compete in a spirited dash to raise money for the March of Dimes.
The first place winner of the event will even receive $25,000!!!
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Famous "Rat Packer" Sammy Davis Junior impersonates celebrities from his era, in an attempt to rally others to join the March of Dimes fight against Polio. (1955)
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Dr. Siobhan Dolan goes food shopping to talk about the essential nutrients pregnant women need, and provides tips to maintain a healthy pregnancy diet.
Help give all babies a healthy start.
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Tell us your baby story! Visit:
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Ella Fitzgerald, The First Lady of Song, is seen here performing. In 1958, on a television public service announcement, Ella Fitzgerald asked viewers to support the 1958 March of Dimes, and its fight against polio.
March of Dimes helps moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. And if something goes wrong, we offer information and comfort to families. We research the problems that threaten our babies and work on preventing them.