The Lehigh Valley Zoo and St. Luke's University Health Network will hold a fundraiser walk to support the new St. Luke's Baby and Me Support Center, opening later this summer.

Participants in the 1.5 mile walk on July 22 will have free access to the zoo, a T-shirt and an opportunity to meet Murphy, a 17-foot Masai giraffe and the Lehigh Valley Zoo's newest resident. The walk begins at 9 a.m., with registration between 8-8:45 a.m. Admissions to the zoo is included in the $25 registration fee ($40 per household.)St. Luke's will also have informational tables set up in the zoo until noon so attendees can learn more about the support center and services offered. All proceeds from the walk will go toward the development of the new Baby and Me Support Center, located at 1425 Eighth Ave. in Bethlehem, which will provide moms and family members with services commonly needed before, during and after pregnancy in one convenient location.St. Luke's Baby & Me Support Center will deliver personalized and compassionate care that includes: prenatal and postnatal classes, support groups, lactation support services, postpartum emotional wellness services, an on-site play area and more. The Support Center represents St. Luke's ongoing commitment to mothers, babies, fathers and support people before, during and after they have a baby and to always providing exceptional, quality maternal and newborn care to area residents.To preregister for the walk, please call 1-866-STLUKES or visit slhn.org and click on the event calendar to find detailed information and registration links.