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Taniqua Carter

Zeta Phi Beta - Beta Omicron Zeta

Why I march

I participate to help all moms and families experience the joy of a healthy baby. With nearly 4 million babies born each year, we have a lot of work to do to help them all. The facts listed below, from https://makeyourdate.org/facts/, show how much work must be done right here in Detroit:

The City of Detroit has an infant mortality rate of 14 deaths per 1,000 – double the rate in the State of Michigan.
Preterm birth is the leading cause of infant mortality worldwide.
The rate of preterm birth in the US is 11.5%; in Michigan this rate is higher at 11.8% and in Detroit 18% of babies are born premature.

The funds I raise enable March of Dimes to support research, lead programs and provide education and advocacy that truly makes a difference to families in our metropolitan Detroit community and across the country. If you believe, like I do, that every baby deserves the best possible start, please march with me or make a donation to support this community effort. Together we can fight for the health of all moms and babies.

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When it comes to giving families the best possible start, we all have the power to help.

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.

Thank you for your support!

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