I am walking to save preemie babies-what is your favorite cause/ charity?

Walk America April 28th - Helping to prevent birth defects
United States
April 5, 2007 1:37pm CST
I have always had a heart for the charity The March of Dimes. I have been a supporter of the charity for many years beginning at the age of 18. I have been so busy with my own babies the past 6 years I have not been able to participate in the annual walk. This year I am registered to participate in the Walk America and I am thrilled to raise money for this cause on April 28th. I was a premature baby born in the 60's and I was very lucky to have the medical resources to go home healthy without any long term problems. Now as a parent with four healthy children, I feel so blessed and want to continue to help this great organization, The March of Dimes, which helps prevent birth defects and decrease infant mortality thru research. To find out more about this cause go their website http//www.walkamerica.org or if you'd like to donate you can check out my personal website at http//www.walkamerica.org/mckenziemom Do you have a charity or cause that is close to your heart and that you participate in annually?
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• United States
5 Apr 07
When I was in Philippines, I would frequently donate to charities. My father is a politician and my family is active with giving donations (food, clothes, money) especially to victims of natural calamities (like flood from typhoon, landslide, earthquake, and volcanic eruption). I shall be going back home to visit my country during my summer break here (I'm a teacher in the U.S.) to celebrate my birthday in the pediatric cancer ward of a big government hospital. I would also be frequenting my favorite charities like the orphanages and the home for the aged, and shall be donating to Caritas Manila. I'm glad that more and more people are helping others out. I hope we'll all lend a helping hand to those in need. I'm glad to be your friend here. Happy myLotting!
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• United States
5 Apr 07
Thanks for your thoughts, there are so many people in need all over the world..it is our duty to help others in need..whether we have a little or a lot to give. One thing that motivates me to lend a hand is that i want my children to also be civic minded and help others regardless of their financial circumstances..helping others is not always about giving money but giving your time. Thanks for your response friend. it looks like you will have a busy but blessed summer break helping others..that's wonderful!!
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• Canada
6 Apr 07
Thanks for the link my sons and couple of cousins were all born premature Good luck and on my way to the site to donate to it.
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• United States
7 Apr 07
It is such an important cause..thanks for you interest and support. The money that is raised every year goes to life saving resesearch.
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