Bikers for Babies

Approximately 1,200 people attended the 2009 March of Dimes Bikers for Babies on August 1, 2009 at Talladega Superspeedway. This year's event raised more than $70,000 for the charity.

Riders enjoyed making laps around the monstrous 2.66-mile trioval on their motorcycles, then posed for pictures in Gatorade Victory Lane and enjoyed hamburgers and hotdogs prepared by Longhorn Steakhouse.

The most urgent infant health problem in the U.S. today is premature birth. It affects more than half a million babies each year. In 2008, the March of Dimes issued a Report Card on Premature Birth, giving the nation a 'D' and Alabama an 'F'. Babies born too soon are more likely to die or have disabilities. The March of Dimes is commited to reducing this toll by funding research to find the answers to premature birth and providing comfort and information to families who are affected.

The March of Dimes is the leading non-profit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide, 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 www.marchofdimes.com.