March for Babies
-April 8, 2009-Comments (0)
Today more than 1,400 babies in the U.S. will be born prematurely. Many will be too small and too sick to go home. Instead, they face weeks or even months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).This topic is very close to my heart, because my little boy, Jack, was actually born four weeks early and spent almost a week in the NICU. We are so thankful that Jack was able to make a complete recovery!
The March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. March of Dimes researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers, and advocates work together to give all babies a fighting chance against the threats to their health: prematurity, birth defects, low birthweight.And now ... you can help the March of Dimes by participating in their March for Babies -- America's favorite walking event! When you walk, you give hope to the families of babies born too soon or sick. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it funds research to find answers to the serious problems that threaten babies. The March for Babies started in 1970 and since then an incredible $1.8 billion have been raised to benefit all babies.
March for Babies takes place in more than 900 communities across the country. If you participate, you'll be joining 1 million people walking with their families or co-workers.
To join a team, start a team, or find an event in your area, visit www.marchforbabies.org.
Have you participated in the March for Babies? Tell us about your experience.
