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Upcoming Events
Sep 15, 2008 -
Dec 15, 2008
Reading Champions

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Nov 13, 2008 -
Nov 30, 2008
Blue Jeans for Babies

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Nov 27, 2008 Breakfast for Babies

Pancake Breakfast with Proceeds to Benefit March of Dimes
Dec 11, 2008 Real Estate Awards Breakfast

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Community Highlights
Nation Gets a “D”; Connecticut Receives a “C” - March of Dimes Releases Premature Birth Report Card

The United States is failing hundreds of thousands of its youngest citizens on the day they are born, according to the March of Dimes. Connecticut does better than most in preventing prematurity but still has a long way to go.

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First Elm City Legends Raises $43,000 for Babies! See Some Photos!

Over 300 people came out to support the inaugural celebration on November 3rd, as the March of Dimes honored seven as Elm City Legends. Thank you to our honorees, sponsors and attendees for your support and we hope to see you next year!

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Thank You for a Great Bikers for Babies!

Thank you riders for your support and participation at Bikers for Babies on September 7th! Thanks to you, $50,000 was raised to help give all babies a healthy start! Click on the link to see event photos (more to be added soon).

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NICU Family Support Program

The March of Dimes renowned NICU Family Support Program, currently housed at UConn Health Center in Farmington, provides information and comfort to more than 500 families in crisis every year. Click here to find out more about this inspiring program.

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Thank You for Marching for Babies!

We hope you enjoyed March for Babies! If you were unable to join us, you may have outstanding donations that you need to turn in. Please click on the link to find out how. Thank you for your support of the March of Dimes!

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2008 Chapter Community Grants

Each year the Connecticut Chapter awards thousands of dollars to community service programs that work to prevent and decrease prematurity, low birth weight, birth defects and infant mortality and to increase the availability to quality prenatal care.

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2007 Chapter Annual Report

A summary of the chapter's 2007 accomplishments.

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Get Your Questions Answered at marchofdimesbaby.org

Visit marchofdimesbaby.org - a new doorway to the March of Dimes that allows visitors to quickly see the most frequently asked questions and answers about pregnancy and baby health.

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Share: An Online Community, Saving Babies Together

Share your story, participate in online discussions about premature babies, and meet other NICU families.

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