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WalkAmerica Volunteers Appear on Good Morning America

NEW YORK, APRIL 20, 2005 -- After March of Dimes WalkAmerica sponsors and volunteers had a fun-filled morning of live television, appearing throughout ABC's "Good Morning America" broadcast, hosts Tony Perkins, Robin Roberts, Diane Sawyer and Charles Gibson posed for a group shot.  WalkAmerica national sponsors include CIGNA, Kmart, Famous Footwear, Farmers Insurance Group, FedEx, Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Discovery Health Channel, Prevention Magazine, Arm & Hammer, and First Response.  WalkAmerica, the March of Dimes annual fund-raising event that helps saves babies, will take place in most communities the weekend of April 30-May 1.  You can register by visiting walkamerica.org or by calling 1-800-525-WALK.



Charlie Meets Charlie

NEW YORK, APRIL 20, 2005 -- ABC's "Good Morning America" hosts Charles Gibson and Diane Sawyer met March of Dimes volunteer Karen Beckert and her adorable 6-month-old son Charlie Beckert during the live broadcast this morning.  It was Charlie Beckert's second national morning show appearance in two days, and he was so exhausted from all the WalkAmerica fun that he promptly fell asleep following the show.  You can help more babies be born healthy and prevent premature birth by participating in the March of Dimes WalkAmerica. Register by visiting walkamerica.org or by calling 1-800-525-WALK.




Diane Sawyer Hams It Up with WalkAmerica Volunteers

NEW YORK, APRIL 20, 2005 -- "Good Morning America" host Diane Sawyer and a group of March of Dimes WalkAmerica sponsors and volunteers hammed it up during the live broadcast of the ABC show.  WalkAmerica national sponsors CIGNA, Kmart, Famous Footwear, Farmers Insurance Group, FedEx, Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Discovery Health Channel, Prevention Magazine, Arm & Hammer, and First Response appeared on the program to promote WalkAmerica the March of Dimes biggest fundraiser.  This year WalkAmerica's goal is to raise more than $99 million to help prevent premature birth and give every baby a healthy start. You can register by visiting walkamerica.org or by calling 1-800-525-WALK.


 


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