2011 March of Dimes Golden Rattle Award
The March of Dimes has chosen us as the organization’s 2011 Golden Rattle Award winners at this year’s Celebration of Babies in Beverly Hills! The Golden Rattle Award is given to an individual or individuals who advocate for babies and who shares the goal that every baby be given a healthy start.

An organization widely credited with finding a vaccine to prevent Polio, March of Dimes now focuses its efforts on research, education, advocacy and community programs to prevent premature birth and promote healthy babies.

People in the entertainment industry have supported March of Dimes for almost 70 years. Stars like Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and Judy Garland helped March of Dimes achieve success in their effort to beat infantile paralysis. The Celebration of Babies is an extension of support from people in our community and we are proud to be a par of this great event.

Proceeds from the Los Angeles Celebration of Babies luncheon benefit the March of Dimes mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For more information on March of Dimes or to support the Celebration of Babies, please visit: http://www.marchofdimes.com/mission/mission.html

More Information About the Event:Celebration of Babies: On Friday, December 2nd, the March of Dimes will hold its annual Celebration of Babies, which recognizes celebrities and prominent individuals in the entertainment industry and the greater Los Angeles community who are celebrating the birth of their children and who are role models for the March of Dimes. This year, the March of Dimes is honoring Universal Pictures Co-Chairman Donna Langley with the March of Dimes Grace Kelly Award, Director of Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Dr. Jonathan E. Fielding with the Community Award and Dr. Scott Cohen and Dr. Bess Raker with the Golden Rattle Award.

The March of Dimes: An organization widely credited with finding a cure for Polio, the March of Dimes now focuses its efforts on research, education, advocacy and community programs surrounding premature births and supporting healthy babies. Premature births are on the rise and many babies born prematurely have serious health problems that can last their entire lives. Proceeds from the Los Angeles Celebration of Babies luncheon benefit the March of Dimes mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

For more than 70 years, March of Dimes has enjoyed a rich history of Hollywood celebrity support. Stars like Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and Judy Garland helped make March of Dimes a success. Today, that effort is being extended through the Celebration of Babies.

The Stork Club: At the Celebration of Babies, the March of Dimes recognizes new and expecting parents in entertainment who are seeking the healthiest start for their babies by adding their names to the Stork Club. The Stork Club is a prestigious list of expecting celebrity parents who are role models for the March of Dimes. This year’s list includes:

2011 Stork Club
Jennifer Garner
Jessica Alba
Susan Downy
Sarah Drew
Diablo Cody
Linda Cardellini
Autumn Reeser
Bryce Dallas Howard
Jewel
Rebecca Gayheart Dane
Maya Rudolph
Jenna Fischer

The Celebration of Babies Hosts & Host Committee Include: Jimmy and Joi Horowitz, Ron and Kelly Meyer, Adam and Hillary Fogelson, Adrianna Albergetti, Leslie Mann & Judd Apatow, Amanda Anka & Jason Bateman, Liza Chasin, Judy Craymer, Barbara Dreyfuss, Risa Gertner, Brian Goldner, Bonnie Hammer, Kevin Huvane, Sharon Jackson, Tracey Jacobs Lynn & Craig Jacobson, Blair Kohan, Amy Pascal, Jane Rosenthal, Allison Shearmur, Reese Witherspoon & Jim Toth, Lauren Zalaznick and Patrick Whitesell.

For more information on the March of Dimes please visit www.marchofdimes.com.

About Beverly Hills Pediatrics
Beverly Hills Pediatrics was started by Bess Raker, MD and Scott Cohen, MD, two energetic and experienced pediatricians who wanted to create a fun, hip environment where children of all ages could receive excellent medical care. Dr. Bess and Dr. Scott have created “family room pediatrics”. From the children’s play area to the colorful accent walls, the office has been designed to feel like an extension of your home.