March of Dimes
A FIGHTING CHANCE FOR EVERY BABY
Help the Helpless
About 380,000 babies are
born prematurely every
year in the United States
What does this organization do?
We are funding the work of hundreds of the brightest scientists to find the causes and help end premature birth. 15 million babies are born prematurely each year around the world.1 million will die average medical cost for a healthy baby $4,389 for a premature baby $54,194.