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Mar 29, 2008 - Nov 1, 2008 2008 March for Babies Join us in the first March for Babies and make a difference in the lives of millions of babies! Jun 19, 2008 9th Annual Palm Beach Women of Distinction Join us as we honor ten amazing women who make a positive impact in Palm Beach County. Aug 23, 2008 The 16th Annual March of Dimes Mud Volleyball Challenge Participate in the largest Mud Volleyball tournament on the East Coast! Sep 25, 2008 18th Annual Polk County Chefs Auction Join the March of Dimes for its annual Signature Chef's Auction featuring the international flavor of the Polk County area in an atmosphere both elegant and fun-filled. Publix Awarded for their Achievements in March for Babies March of Dimes recently presented Publix Super Markets with the National Team Award in honor and recognition of their ranking as the number four team nationally for the 2007 March for Babies campaign. ProFlowers Partnership Blooms in Time for Mother's Day The company will donate $10 for each bouquet or item (regardless of price) purchased through www.proflowers.com/marchofdimes. Florida Bealls stores and March of Dimes celebrate the success of “Bealls for Babies." Florida Gulf Coast University Scientist Awarded March of Dimes Research Grant Examining Role of Preterm Birth in Developmental Delays A Florida researcher will study the ability to pair words with objects to determine if infants born preterm are delayed compared to full-term infants. Florida Chapter Board of Directors Holds A Strategic Planning Meeting March of Dimes Florida Chapter Board of Directors recently gathered for a full-day retreat in Tampa. Florida Scientist Awarded March of Dimes Research Grant Renowned Basil O’Connor Starter Scholar Research Program March of Dimes Florida Chapter recognized November as Prematurity Awareness Month® With dozens of activities throughout the state calling attention to the more than half a million premature births that occur in this country every year - and other serious threats to newborn health. March of Dimes Florida Chapter Volunteers Rally at the Volunteer Leadership Conference in Washington DC Hundreds of March of Dimes volunteer leaders and staff from across the nation recently gathered at the annual Volunteer Leadership Conference in Washington DC to plan for the future for the March of Dimes while celebrating the past year’s success. Thanks for walking to save babies! Florida WalkAmerica raises $10,550,000 to give hope to families Donating is easy online, by phone or mail / fax. March of Dimes Florida Chapter would like to extend a special thank you to Publix® for their support in WalkAmerica 2007. Learn More!  View the new Public Service Announcement in support of the March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign.   text     Articles for parents, news, personal stories and local events! 563 Babies are Born Preterm   89 Babies are Born Very Preterm   358 Babies are Born Low Birthweight   66 Babies are Born Very Low Birthweight More Perinatal Statistics

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