Hundreds of people are getting ready to walk a little for a big cause.

The Austin/Albert Lea March for Babies takes place at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 12, starting at the Holiday Inn in Austin. Registration begins at 8 a.m.

The March for Babies is a mile-long walk, followed by family entertainment and door prizes. There will be a light breakfast and lunch, along with cookies, soda, chips and more.

This year’s March for Babies ambassadors are Mark and Mikayla Austin, who will march in memory of their twin children, Noah and Isabelle, who were born premature and passed away in December 2009.

March for Babies is the premier fundraising event for the March of Dimes. It supports research and other programs nationwide and locally to help babies born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive.

To sign up, visit www.marchforbabies.org.