March of Dimes walk brings Tampa Bay families together to raise awareness for premature births

The Brief

  • Tampa Bay families gathered for the March of Dimes “March for Babies” walk to raise awareness about premature births, infant loss and the challenges families face during NICU journeys.
  • Former NICU families, including this year’s ambassador family, the Vassells, shared their experiences and created a guide to help parents navigate the fear and uncertainty of having a baby in the NICU.
  • March of Dimes says one in ten babies in the U.S. is born prematurely, and events like this help provide support, resources and education for families before, during and after pregnancy.

TAMPA, Fla. It’s a walk where every step counts.

FOX13 teamed up with the March of Dimes “March for Babies,” bringing the Tampa Bay community together for a mile-and-a-half walk to raise awareness about premature births, infant loss and the impact those journeys have on families.

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