SILVERDALE – A three-mile walk for March of Dimes will take place May 2 at the Haselwood Family YMCA in Silverdale.

In Washington, more than 8,700 babies are born too soon each year. Premature babies often spend weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit fighting for life, and often have lasting disabilities due to being born before they’re ready.

March of Dimes is the champion for all babies, those born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive. Moms can rely on March of Dimes for everything they need to know about having a healthy baby before, during and after pregnancy.

March for Babies is the March of Dimes’ largest fundraiser, with more than 9,000 walkers bringing in more than $1.5 million in Washington state last year.

The goal for the event to raise $100,000 in Kitsap County to pay for community programs, research and for supporting parents.

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