Health Net of Arizona to sponsor 2010 March for Babies event

Health Net of Arizona is proud to sponsor the 2010 Arizona March of Dimes - March for Babies. For over 25 years, Health Net has supported the March of Dimes in its mission.

“Year after year we hear from our associates how gratifying it is to participate and contribute to such a worthy cause”

"Year after year we hear from our associates how gratifying it is to participate and contribute to such a worthy cause," said Carolyn Pace, vice president, Provider Network Management for Health Net of Arizona. "We have over 400 associates walking in March for Babies events all over the country, and they are proud that their time, energy and donations are making a difference in their home states."

Last year alone, Health Net contributed more than $375,000 to the March of Dimes through various fundraising events. "The March of Dimes continues to make huge strides, but there is much more work to do," said Pace. "Health Net understands the importance of educating women about the difference good prenatal care can make to the health of a child."

Through March for Babies, March of Dimes is able to fund research and programs to improve the health of all babies by preventing birth defects, prematurity and infant mortality.

Health Net of Arizona associate Lisa Wheetley knows first hand the significance of the mission of the March of Dimes. While pregnant, her prenatal care was ideal; however, she was diagnosed several years ago with a birth defect in her uterus and experienced three miscarriages before giving birth to two preemies. "My children are perfectly healthy today, but they are among the fortunate ones," said Wheetley. "Not all babies are so lucky. I saw the heartache of other parents who had children in the NICU when my daughter was there."

In addition to Arizona, Health Net is sponsoring walkers in California and Oregon this year.