For Immediate Release Contact: Alan Gulick
206-624-1373, ext. 18
LOCAL EXECUTIVE TO LEADTHOUSANDS AT SEATTLE CENTER FORGREATER PUGET SOUND MARCH FOR BABIES MAY 15
StephenZieniewicz, Executive Director, University of Washington Medical Center
Is the 2010 Greater Puget Sound March for Babies Chair
Seattle, WA – March 10, 2010 — Stephen Zieniewicz, Executive Director, University of Washington Medical Center, joins the March of Dimes as the 2010 Greater Puget Sound March for Babies Chair. Zieniewiczis leading the efforts of more than 10,000 Greater Puget Sound walkers who raise money to support March of Dimes research and community programs.
Greater Puget Sound March for Babies will take place on Saturday, May 15 at the Seattle Center at 9:30 a.m. You can sign up today at and start a team with co-workers, family or friends. March for Babies, the March of Dimes’ largest fundraiser, helps fund lifesaving research and educational programs aimed at helping moms have healthy babies.
“Every day at the University of Washington Medical Center we treat babies that are born too soon or sick,’ Zieniewicz said. “The March of Dimes is working hard to help every baby be born full-term and healthy. That’s why UW Medicine is a proud partner of March for Babies and I am looking forward to joining everyone at the Seattle Center on May 15.”
“We’re excited and grateful to have Stephenand UW Medicine on board to help lead the charge this year,” said Thea Warner, Greater Puget Sound Executive Director for the March of Dimes. “The March of Dimes is proud of our long-standing relationship with UW Medicine. Together we have collaborated on many lifesaving programs that have made a lasting difference for families throughout Washington and across our nation.”
Zieniewiczjoins a distinguished roster of healthcare and business leaders who are spearheading the March for Babies events in communities across the nation, including Alan Mulally, President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, and Ron Gettelfinger, President of United Auto Workers.
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In Washington, KeyBank is the statesponsor for March for Babies. Greater Puget Sound major sponsors include UnitedHealthcare, Farmers Insurance and UW Medicine. Media sponsors are KIRO 7 Family Connection, KWJZ 98.9 fm, MOViN 92.5 and Warm 106.9 fm.
National March for Babies sponsors are Kmart, the March of Dimes’ No. 1 corporate supporter; CIGNA; Continental Airlines, Famous Footwear; Farmers Insurance Group; FedEx; First Response, Mission Pharmacal, and Sanofi Pasteur.
About the March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.
About UW Medicine
UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
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