What services are offered by the March of Dimes?
The March of Dimes is a national, non-profit organization that was established in 1938. The mission of the foundation is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy.
What does March of Dimes do today?
Today we educate medical professionals and the public about best practices; we support lifesaving research; we provided comfort and support to families in NICUs; and we advocate for those who need us most, moms and babies.
Is March of Dimes in March?
The March of Dimes states that seventy-six cents of every dollar raised in March for Babies is spent on research and programs to help prevent premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality.
What color is March of Dimes?
PURPLE
TURN YOUR OFFICE PURPLE AND HELP FIGHT PREMATURE BIRTH. Why go purple with the March of Dimes Purple is the color that represents our cause — premature birth.
What percentage of my donation goes to March of Dimes?
CLAIM: “It is called the March of Dimes because only a dime for ever dollar is given to the needy.” TRUTH: According to the latest figures from Charity Navigator, nearly 65 cents of every dollar the March of Dimes spends goes to its programs.
Where does March of Dimes get its funding?
The March of Dimes is funded through individual and corporate donations and numerous annual fund-raising events, many of which involve celebrities.
What month is March of Dimes?
November
November is Prematurity Awareness Month®, when the March of Dimes focuses everyone’s attention on the impact premature birth has on babies and families. November 17 is World Prematurity Day, when we ask people around the world to spread the word about the serious problem of premature birth.