What is the March for Babies by 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. The March of Babies helps raise awareness and funds for their cause to help more babies be born healthy. Join Team Bumbleride 4/29 in San Diego or at a March for Babies event near you! The walk promises to be a fun day out with people who share our passion for improving the health of babies. There'll be family teams, company teams and people walking with friends - it's a great feeling knowing we're all helping real families. Join our event and walk with us to raise money for babies right here in our community! April 29^th, 2514 6th Ave (& Juniper Street) San Diego, CA 92103 Registration 7am, Start, 8am. Please help Team Bumbleride fund raise with a donation here. Find a March for Babies event near you here.

Learn more about the March of Dimes:

Why is the problem of prematurity so important? Prematurity is the leading killer of America's newborns. Those who survive often have lifelong health problems, including cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, chronic lung disease, blindness and hearing loss. What was the original name of the March of Dimes? The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. When did the March of Dimes change its mission to birth defects prevention? 1958 Who founded the March of Dimes? Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd president of the United States. What is the March of Dimes mission today? To improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, infant mortality, and premature birth. Why did the March of Dimes change its mission to birth defects prevention? To "lead, direct, and unify" the fight against polio, a paralyzing viral disease.