Zumba fundraiser to benefit Children's Miracle Network

Employees from the Walmart in Crestview helped organize the ‘Dancing for Babies’ event happening on Friday. The event will raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. Top row from the left are Barbara Johnson, Chris Foster and Alice Cook. Bottom row from the left are Jennifer Rawls, Nicola Pohle, and Elizabeth Blanchard.

CRESTVIEW — Zumba enthusiasts, or those who want to try out the aerobic fitness program, can attend Dancing for Babies, a Children’s Miracle Network fundraiser, on Friday.

Three Zumba-certified instructors will lead the event and Wal-Mart employees have volunteered to watch children while parents exercise at Riverside Elementary School

Attendees have the chance to win door prizes, including gift baskets, from the store, which is sponsoring the event. Water and fresh fruit will be available for donations.

All Dancing for Babies proceeds will benefit Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital in Pensacola, Samantha Rudolph, a co-manager of the Crestview Wal-Mart, said.

It's just one way the store is committed to being involved with the community, Rudolph said.

“We are hoping this will be the first of many” she said.

In addition, the store plans to have a Kitty Carnival featuring children’s activities on June 28 outside the store’s garden center.

WANT TO GO?

WHAT: Dancing for Babies fundraiser

WHEN: 5:30-7 p.m. Friday

WHERE: Riverside Elementary School, 3400 E. Redstone Ave., Crestview

COST:$5 donation for participation

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