BankAtlantic Serves as Sole Bank Day Sponsor in Hillsborough County to Collect Donations for March for Babies Walk
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida – April 9, 2009 – BankAtlantic, “Florida’s Most Convenient Bank,” is helping babies get a healthy start one step at a time. The Bank will serve as the sole Bank Day sponsor in Hillsborough County on Thursday, April 23 to raise funds for the March of Dimes, March for Babies Walk on Saturday, April 25.
Two of BankAtlantic’s branches, North Dale Mabry, 8351 N. Dale Mabry Highway, and Brandon Boulevard, 301 W. Brandon Blvd., will participate in Bank Day by assisting in the collection of donations from the community. Bank Day is estimated to bring in approximately 85% of all donations made towards the March for Babies Walk. The Bank’s branches are open from 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The 5 mile walk will take place at University of Tampa Plant Park, 401 W. Kennedy Boulevard. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and lasts until 8 a.m., when the walk commences. BankAtlantic will have a sponsor table and a check point table where walkers will receive oranges and water.
In addition to being a Bank Day sponsor, BankAtlantic also has a team of associates who will be volunteering their time at the walk. They expect to have between 50 – 100 participating associates. For more information on the March for Babies walk or to make a donation, please visit www.marchforbabies.org.
Billy A. Trammell, Jr., Customer Service Manager at BankAtlantic and the Bank’s Team Captain for March for Babies said, “My commitment to the March of Dimes has grown out of my love of children. These babies are our future. The work that March of Dimes performs for the families and babies ensures that they will have the opportunities that I have been blessed with; BankAtlantic’s support makes all of this possible.”
The money raised through March for Babies and other March of Dimes fundraising events supports lifesaving research, community events, education and advocacy that help babies get a healthy start.
About March of Dimes: The mission of March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. We carry out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives. March of Dimes researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers and advocates work together to give all babies a fighting chance against the threats to their health: prematurity, birth defects, low birthweight.
March of Dimes Contact Info:
Deborah Marrero, Director for Hillsborough County
Telephone: 813-287-2600
Email: dmarrero@marchofdimes.com
About BankAtlantic: BankAtlantic, “Florida’s Most Convenient Bank”, is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Florida. Via its broad network of community branches, online banking division - BankAtlantic.com , and conveniently located ATMs, BankAtlantic provides a full line of personal, small business and commercial banking products and services. BankAtlantic is open 7 days a week with extended weekday hours, Free Online Banking & Bill Pay, a 7-Day Customer Service Center, Change Exchange coin counters and free retail and business checking with a free gift.
BankAtlantic Bancorp (NYSE: BBX) is a bank holding company and the parent company of BankAtlantic.
BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank, Contact Info:
Public Relations:
Sharon Lyn or Leo Hinkley
Telephone: 954-940-6383
Fax: 954-940-5320
Email: CorpComm@BankAtlanticBancorp.com
Public Relations for BankAtlantic:
Rbb Public Relations
Sandra Fine
Telephone: 305-567-0535, Fax: 305-448-5027
Email: sandra.fine@rbbpr.com
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