March of Dimes Named by Worth Magazine as a Top Charity for Second Consecutive Year Magazine Singles Out March of Dimes as a leading U.S. Health Charity
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., DECEMBER 20, 2002 – For the second consecutive year, the March of Dimes has been named one of the nation’s top charities in Worth Magazine’s annual “America’s 100 Best Charities” issue.
Citing March of Dimes’ successful efforts in expanding newborn screening programs and investing in research to fight birth defects, Worth Magazine said in its December/January 2003 issue, “The March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation is all about healthy babies.’’
The March of Dimes was only one of 13 health charities singled out for this honor. The organization joins a select few national charities that have now been honored two consecutive years.
In singling out the top charities, Worth notes, “The United States has more than 800,000 public charities, all trying in their own way to make a difference. We set out to find the 100 nonprofits that have had the biggest impact and see how those groups spend the money you invest in them.’’ In addition to health charities, charities in environment, relief and development, human services, education and the arts were also chosen on a broad base of criteria, from flow-through of funds directly to programs to efficiency and expert testimony.
“We are proud and honored to have been named as one of the top 100 charities in the country – again – by Worth Magazine,’’ said Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes. “The March of Dimes is and always will be committed to tackling issues dealing with maternal and infant health.’’
The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies. For more information, visit the March of Dimes Web site at www.marchofdimes.com, its Spanish web site at www.nacersano.org or call 1-888-MODIMES. For more information on the annual March of Dimes WalkAmerica, visit the Web site at www.walkamerica.org.
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