March of Dimes
By: Olivia and Brigita
Mission
The March of Dimes is a non-profit foundation in the United States that works to improve the health of mothers and babies. It was founded by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 3, 1938. They strive to educate people about birth defects and how you can try to prevent them. Also they have campaigned to educate people about premature birth, they have supported research for both of these causes. In doing so, we are hopeful that someday there will be a cure.
March of Dimes
March of Dimes has focused on researching the problems that threaten our children and finding both treatment and prevention for them.
Events
The March of Dimes hosts about 500 events annually across the country that raises money for their causes. They help fund cutting-edge research and innovative programs to save babies.
Giving Every Baby A Healthy Start
For more information about March of Dimes and their programs, scholarships and research you can go to www.marchofdimes.org
Local Impact
Volunteers and staff play a vital role in improving maternal and child health in their communities. March of Dimes chapters assess local maternal and child health needs and plan, fund, implement and assess the impact of community interventions to improve the health of mothers, infants and children.
March of Dimes
Here is the information for our local march of Dimes office.
Website: www.marchofdimes.org/siouxfalls
Location: 1000 Northwest Ave #230, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: (605) 334-8203