More than 50 IBEW International Office staffers and officers and their families and friends participated in the Washington, D.C., March of Dimes Walkathon May 5.

The weather was perfect for the 6.5-mile walk along the National Mall past such landmarks as the Washington Monument and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The IBEW team led by International President Ed Hill collected $25,100.

IBEW Team Captain Elbert Monroe said the team faced stiff competition from a local bank, which could unseat the IBEW as the events top fundraiser for the charity raising money to prevent birth defects and infant mortality.

"We had spirit galore," Monroe said. "If we dont make Number 1 this year, thats OK because its for the tiniest of babies."