As my 40th birthday approaches, I’m feeling extra grateful—for two healthy pregnancies, two uncomplicated births, and the privilege of being part of a mission that works every day to ensure all moms and babies have the same chance I did.
With preterm birth and maternal death rates continuing to rise, I’m committed to raising funds so that every family gets the best possible start. But I need your help.
Why your support matters:
- Ending Preventable Maternal and Infant Mortality and Morbidity: Your support directly contributes to initiatives focused on increasing access to high quality healthcare, managing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and reducing preterm birth. By investing in research, education and advocacy, we can ensure that mothers receive the care they need, and infants thrive from the very beginning.
- Empowering Families: March of Dimes provides critical support to families with babies in the NICU. Your contribution helps create a network of care, resources, and support for parents navigating the challenges of having a baby born too soon or with a health complication. For over six years, I had the pleasure of serving families in our local NICU. Today as a manager, that reach has been extended across the country by supporting NICU Family Support Program Coordinators in 70+ hospital sites as they continue the March of Dimes mission in their support of NICU families and babies.
- Research Breakthroughs: The funds raised during March for Babies drive groundbreaking research that fuels medical advancements, ensuring that more babies survive and thrive. Your support could be the key to unlocking the next life-saving breakthrough.
- Community Impact: By participating or contributing, you become part of a community of change-makers, rallying together to make a lasting impact on the lives of mothers and babies. Your involvement sends a powerful message of solidarity and compassion.
How can you make a difference?
- Join the March: Lace up your sneakers and join me for March for Babies in your city or through our virtual walk. Gather your friends, family and coworkers, join my team and let's walk together towards a healthier future.
- Donate: Make a significant impact by making a donation. Every dollar counts and brings us closer to achieving our goal.
- Spread the word: Share this post and encourage your networks to join and support March of Dimes. Together, we can amplify our impact and make a real difference.
Your support fuels this critical work and contributes to the support of families in the NICU. Thank you for your generosity and support.
