Join Saint Anthony Hospital's Team in support of the March of Dimes WalkAmerica!

Chicago Lakefront
Sunday, April 30th
8:45 am start

The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.

Did you know that premature birth is the leading cause of new born death in the first month of life? It affects 1,305 babies a day in the United States. Those who survive may have lifelong health problems. And premature births are on the rise -- up to 27% since 1981.

Join Saint Anthony Hospital in support of the March of Dimes WalkAmerica. Because premature birth can happen to any pregnant woman. In nearly half the cases, the causes are unknown. The March of Dimes is leading the way to find answers by supporting research into the causes of premature birth. We are joining the fight, and so can you.

Your support helps fund:

• Research into stress and other factors that may trigger preterm labor.
• Programs to educate pregnant women to recognize the warning signs of preterm labor.
• Tools to help health care providers find better ways to detect women who may be at risk for preterm labor.

Please join in and help fight prematurity. Visit www.walkamerica.org and join our team, or sponsor a team member, in the Walk that saves babies!

For more information contact Don Wilke, Team Captain at 773-484-4850 or email at: dwilke@saintanthonyhospital.org.