Macon Newborn Gets College Savings Contribution for Birthday Present as Navicents First Tax Day Baby
This morning at 12:16 am made his debut in the world. Before he was even a day old, Logan Zaphod Alligood-Breeden was awarded a $1,529 contribution to his Path2College 529 Plan account to celebrate him as the first baby born on tax day at The Medical Center, Navicent Health.
This is the second year that Atrium Health Navicent and Path2College have partnered to recognize "Tax Day" babies in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of saving for college and financial planning.
"It is such a pleasure to welcome little Logan Zaphod Alligood-Breeden to the world by investing in his education. I personally believe that education is vital to an individual's success. As an organization, Atrium Health Navicent participates in a number of initiatives to promotes the education and continued learning of our employees as well as those within the communities we serve. We are pleased to partner with Path2College to navigate Logan Zaphod Alligood-Breeden towards a path to success," said Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders, President and CEO of Atrium Health Navicent.
Northside Hospital in Atlanta and Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah also recognize "Tax Day Babies" each year by awarding the first "Tax Day" baby with a college savings contribution.
"When families welcome a new baby, it is often an overwhelming time with new responsibilities and challenges, and college seems like it's too far away to think about," said Mitch Seabaugh, executive director of the Path2College 529 Plan. "But, as those of us that have raised children know, the time goes by quickly, and college will be here before they know it. Saving small amounts over time can have a tremendous impact, and that's why we want to reach out to new parents and encourage them to create a financial plan to help pay for their child's future education today."
In addition to recognizing the first "Tax Day" baby, the Path2College 529 Plan also kicked-off the statewide 2017 Newborn Sweepstakes, where Georgia families who have a baby this year can enter for a chance to win a $5,529 contribution toward a child's or grandchild's college savings. The Path2College 529 Plan will also award $1,529 to the hospital where the Newborn Sweepstakes winner was born.
"Hopefully when parents and grandparents go online to enter the Newborn Sweepstakes, they will take some time to learn the state's Path2College 529 Plan and its tax advantages and take a few minutes to open an account to help with the future cost of their loved one's education related expenses," said Seabaugh.
Parents, grandparents and guardians of Georgia babies born in 2017 may go to www.Path2College529.com until April 14, 2018, for official rules, prize details and to enter for a chance to win the 2017 Newborn Sweepstakes. Entrants must be legal residents or taxpayers to Georgia and at least 18 years of age to enter. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Sponsored by the Path2College 529 Plan.
This is the seventh year Path2College 529 Plan has held its Newborn Sweepstakes. The 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2015 winners were born at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, and the 2012 winner was born at Doctors Hospital in Augusta. The 2016 winner will be announced soon.
For more information about the Path2College 529 Plan or to enter the 2016 Newborn Sweepstakes, please visit www.Path2College.com or call (877) 424-4377.
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