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Crooked Billet Teachers and Administration Raise Nearly $1,500 for March for Babies

Team Crooked Billet Cares took to the paths of Temple University Ambler Campus to raise money for March of Dimes, March for Babies April 27. The team raised nearly $1,500, far surpassing its goal of $500 with the help of the Hatboro-Horsham community.

“There are many people in our school that are thankful to have healthy babies and children in our lives, so partaking in this event was a way for us to celebrate that and help other families struggling with challenging circumstances,” team captain Tiffany Hood said. “It was a beautiful day, and our family members came out and walked with us too.  It was fun to do something together not only outside of school, but also that benefits a worthwhile organization like March of Dimes.”

The team raised $1,459.50 for March for Babies by hosting dress down days for teachers and staff; having holiday fundraisers; and participating in a fundraising event at Polished Nail Bar and Hair Salon in Hatboro, where 20 percent of sales when the customer mentioned Crooked Billet at booking in the first week of April were donated to the team. Additionally, Hallowell donated $100 from a dress down day it hosted.

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“I personally have always wanted to do the March of Dimes March for Babies event, but this year our staff was driven by a more personal motivation,” Hood said. “This past summer, our school guidance counselor delivered her daughter on July 28, 2013 weighing 1 lb., 12 oz. She spent 142 days in the NICU, and the March of Dimes played a big part in her being able to survive her very early arrival.”

March for Babies helps women have healthy, full-term pregnancies so their babies can be healthy as well. The funds raised through the nearly 700 March for Babies walks helps not only helps mothers deliver healthy babies, but provide comfort to families if something does go wrong during the pregnancy and conduct research in hopes to prevent problems that could threaten premature newborns.

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