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Sep 6, 2008 Champion for Babies Picnic An afternoon of fun for the whole family... Sep 9, 2008 Centering Pregnancy Programs Webinar - September Learn more about Centering Pregnancy Programs funded by the March of Dimes Illinois Chapter. Sep 10, 2008 Signature Chefs Auction of McHenry County Sample signature dishes of premier chefs and bid on live and silent auction packages. Sep 24, 2008 Jonas Salk Health Leadership Awards The March of Dimes honors local leaders in maternal and child health. Prematurity Summit An educational event for neonatologists, pediatricians, nurses, fellows, students and other healthcare professionals hosted by Central DuPage Hospital, in partnership with the March of Dimes Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics and AWHONN... Download Document 2008 March for Babies Thank You and Awards Breakfast Awards were given to top teams and local sponsors for their participation in March for Babies 2008 at this 'thank you' breakfast in August. Click here to see the photos . . . 2008 Dance for Babies Highlights! Fox Chicago Meteorologist Amy Freeze Wins! Click here to see the photos... Stork's Nest Stork’s Nest provides prenatal education and incentives to low income pregnant women. The program motivates women to get early, regular prenatal care through earned incentives and educates women on self-care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. March for Babies Pictures Over 20,000 walkers in the state of Illinois raised $3.8 million in the 2008 March for Babies. Click the link to view pictures from each walk site! Construction and Transportation Awards Luncheon raises over $110,000! The Construction and Transportation Awards were held on Friday April 18th. Click the link above to view pictures from the event. Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards raises over $500,000 to benefit the March of Dimes! Over 1,000 people attended this wonderful event that honored local celebrity athletes. Click here to view pictures from the event! Chicago March for Babies kickoff was a great success. Click here to view pictures! On March 6th, over 200 team captains and walkers attended a kickoff breakfast hosted by the March of Dimes. Donating is easy online, by phone or mail / fax. 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! 451 Babies are Born Preterm   77 Babies are Born Very Preterm   294 Babies are Born Low Birthweight   55 Babies are Born Very Low Birthweight More Perinatal Statistics

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