A Baby Shower for 15 Pregnent Men

On Sunday, July 17th, 15 men will be revealed to the public at their Baby Shower. In an effort to raise money for healthier babies, several area businessmen will endure an eleven-week “pregnancy” for the March of Dimes Men in Labor campaign.



Each man has agreed to help create awareness about the important role of the father in aiding in the successful delivery and healthy baby. During the 11 week fundraising campaign, the “men in labor” will also raise much needed funds for March of Dimes research and education efforts in the Big Bend area.
The community is invited to support their favorite “pregnant father” at the MEN IN LABOR Baby Shower on Sunday, July 17th at Belk Department Store at Tallahassee Mall. The event will take place from 3 pm – 5 pm and will include a Diaper Derby Contest. The Diaper Derby is limited to only 20 contestants between the age of 6 – 12 months and the winner will receive a $50 gift card to Belk Department Store. The men will be introduced to the community wearing their “empathy bellies” and prepared to collect donations in order to reach their individual fundraising goal of $1,000. Refreshments will be served to include cake and pickles.

This year’s “Celebrity Man in Labor” is Lee Gordon, news anchor with WCTV6. Among the participants are Jerome Hoffman, Gar Schafer, Tony Miller, Scott Walker, Chris O’Connell, Carl Anthony, DJ Champ, Doc D, Mike Fahmie, Steve Christian, DJ Dap, Jay Green and Dr. Frantz. The delivery date for these courageous men will take place on Thursday, September 1 at Capital Regional Medical Center. If the expectant father delivers a healthy $1,000 donation to the March of Dimes, then they will endure an easy labor with a hearty lunch, massages, manicures and luxury lounging in “Lazy Boy” recliners.
The community can support the March of Dimes and contribute to their favorite man “in labor” online by visiting www.marchforbabies.org (search for the name of the man in labor under teams).
The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality. The March of Dimes continuously achieves this mission by funding programs of research, advocacy, community service, and education.