DENMARK - The Eta Gamma Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. will hold a March of Dimes March for Babies event from 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 17, at Voorhees College's Track Field in Denmark.
This free fund-raising event will help raise awareness of premature births. Proceeds will benefit programs and research to help mothers have healthy, full pregnancies.
The sorority will award first-, second- and third-place trophies to the top three teams reporting the most money raised. March of Dimes will also award March of Dimes T-shirts and Kmart or Macy's gift cards for different fundraising levels.
Individuals who would like to make a donation but are unable to attend the march may mail tax-deductible contributions to: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., P.O. Box 741, Denmark, SC 29042.
The evening's activities will include words of encouragement, entertainment and refreshments for sale. Free water will be available on the track for walkers.
For more information about the march or to register a team, contact Ernestine Washington at 803-793-5642, Amanda DuPre at 803-252-5200 or Dianna Davis-Bailey at dbbailey4@gmail.com.
