Agency Details:

March Of Dimes

The Mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Description:
The March of Dimes is the champion for babies. With the help of moms, families, sponsors and supports, the March of Dimes raises important funds for research and programs that improve the health of babies. With everyones support, the March of Dimes will continue to champion the needs of newborns. Can you imagine a day when every baby is born healthy and strong? We can.

The March of Dimes hosts events that help raise funds to fight prematurity. Our events such as the March for Babies and Signature Chefs Auction are a great way to get involved.

History:
in 1938 FDR established the March of Dimes to defeat polio. The March of Dimes is th only volutary health organization to eliminate the disease that it originally set out to conquer. Throughout the years we have progressed to fighting brith defects and premature birth.

Contact person: Dana DeLuca, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (269) 343-5587

Address:

1930 West Milham Road, Suite A Kalamazoo, MI 49024 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.marchofdimes.com

Last updated on September 2, 2009