Inland Empire March for Dimes - March for Babies

During the opening ceremony, Tasha Long (NICU ANM) represented RUHS and carried the UNITE flag at the Show of Hands section.

Kimberlynn Doench, from the RUHS Purchasing Department, participated in the event to show her support for her cousin and the Family of the Year, the Olmos Family.

Team RUHS crossing the finish line! Pictured from left: Aime Gomez (NICU CNS), Nancy Stelnick (NICU Discharge Planner), Emmeline Gutierrez (NICU/PEDS Office Assistant), Tasha Long (NICU ANM), Amy Pitcher (OB/L&D Director), and Sharon Dey-Layne (OB/L&D CNS).

The 2024 Inland Empire March for Babies was held on Saturday, April 20th at Rancho Jurupa Park in Riverside, CA. Riverside University Health System sponsored and joined the walk to increase awareness and support efforts to eliminate preventable infant and maternal health risks and fatalities, reduce preterm births, and address health disparities in all families. With around 500 participants, the event raised over $80K! A big thank you to everyone who came out and contributed to the walk's success!