On May 2, 2015, thousands are expected to come together at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Davie, FL, to take part in the March of Dimes’ annual March for Babies.March for Babies is the nation’s oldest walk fundraiser honoring babies born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive.
More than 5,000 people are expected to walk the 3-mile course at Nova Southeastern University, located at 3301 College Ave., Davie. Registration starts at 7 a.m., with the walk stepping off at 8:30 am. Anyone can sign up to walk and can create a team with family, friends and colleagues. Individual walkers are also encouraged to take part in the event.
The morning will be filled with activity, with the March for Babies Village offering food, entertainment, a Kid’s Corner, exercise and activities for all ages. The village, located adjacent to the Don Taft University Center and in front of the Alvin Sherman Library, will be open from 7 am until noon. Complimentary parking will be available adjacent to the Research and Information Technology Center on the NSU campus.
This year’s event chair is Randy Gross, chief executive officer of Plantation General Hospital. The Broward County 2015 Ambassador Family is the Dreyfuss family from Weston, whose son Jonah was delivered at just 31 weeks of gestation and spent 54 days in the NICU and an additional six days in the prenatal intensive care unit (PICU). After experiencing the emotional toll of a premature birth, the Dreyfuss family celebrated Jonah’s first birthday this past November.
For more information, visit www.marchforbabies.org/event/broward.
