The Herald, Sharon, PA Published Monday, April 2, 2001

MERCER COUNTY AREA

March of Dimes sets 30th WalkAmerica

March of Dimes is kicking off the 30th year of WalkAmerica.

Phillip J. Marrie will be the event’s honorary chair; Tim Hofius, 2001 Walk Chair; Mark Malcolmson, TeamWalk chair; Teresa Cave, Chris Straw and National Honor Society students from Hickory High School in Hermitage, all co-logistic chairs; and Beth Stanger, publicity and hoopla chair.

Hofius welcomed more than 30 team captains to this years’ WalkAmerica Kick-Off, sponsored by the Women’s Center at Sharon Regional Health System.

WalkAmerica is set for April 29. Proceeds will go toward helping give babies a healthy start in life.

The 10-kilometer Mercer County WalkAmerica will begin at Buhl Farm park, Hermitage. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m.

The following events will be part of WalkAmerica 2001:

  • "Baby Buggy Brigade" -- Decorate your child’s stroller as a WalkAmerica Parade float. Entries will be judged on most creative, futuristic and mission. Entries must be registered by April 20. There is a $10 cost. Forms are available in all National City Bank locations. Information: 981-1841.

  • "Field of Hope" -- Pennants will be printed with a child’s name. The pennants will dot a field to visualize the hope of March of Dimes. Pennants will sold for $5 each, and will be displayed on the walk day. The are available in National City Bank locations, or call 981-1841.

    To register for the walk, call (814) 677-5885 or 981-1841.



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