This is my 26th year of volunteering to raise awareness and funds to support the March of Dimes-March for Babies campaign. This is the only campaign I go all out to raise funds for every year.
I have listened to several testimonies from moms who delivered a pre-mature baby; the critical care they received in a NIC unit; and their gratefulness to the March of Dimes for the resources, comfort and information provided during their vulnerable time of need. Last month, I interviewed a mom who delivered twin girls prematurely and she told me: “They stayed in the NICU almost five months. Eliza and Clara were born at 27 weeks’ gestation, the alveoli in their lungs allowing air exchange had not yet fully formed and had not produced surfactant, a substance that allows the alveoli to stay open. Both girls needed to be “surfed” or given surfactant multiple times. March of Dimes supported the research and development of surfactant in the 1980s. Without this breakthrough, Eliza and Clara would have suffered from respiratory distress syndrome and would not be here today. March of Dimes has saved tens of thousands of babies because of this discovery."
My heart is full of compassion and concern every time I hear one of these stories. I have another grandchild (#6) scheduled for delivery in early July and I pray every day mom and baby girl will be born full term and healthy, because I know there are still far too many families experiencing a different outcome when a child is born premature.
I am committed to raise funds for this important campaign and I will participate in the annual March For Babies walk on Saturday, April 25, 2026 to help continue raising awareness about what the March of Dimes does locally and nationally.
But I need your help. Together we’ll be part of a movement to help ensure every mom and baby is healthy. I am asking you consider helping me achieve my fundraising goal. I will do my part! It’s fast, easy, and secure. Click the “Make a donation ” link at the bottom of this message or write a check made payable to March of Dimes and contact me (703-615-9283) for instructions on how to get it to me.
No donation is too small or too large.
With Grateful Appreciation,
Psalm 127:3 - Children are a gift from God, they are His reward.
Chuck
March of Dimes is dedicated to bringing people together to tackle America's maternal and infant health crisis—one person, one community, and one step at a time. More than a series of walks, March for Babies is an annual tradition that supports moms and babies every day, every step of the way.
March for Babies connects friends, families, and coworkers to improve the health of families nationwide. Together with March of Dimes, each step forward brings us closer to a healthy future for all.
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