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Indianapolis Prematurity Awareness Month and Day Observances and Events
Central Indiana
 
Prematurity Awareness Month in Indianapolis enjoys the support of caring corporations and community organizations dedicated to generating awareness of this infant health crisis in Indiana. 

Thanks to the generous support of our Prematurity Campaign Partner - Anthem, Serving Hoosier Healthwise - and B-105.7 FM, 93.1 WIBC-FM and 97.1 HANK-FM and Bill Estes Chevrolet there are many activities and opportunities for you to get involved!

Many organizations and businesses are putting purple lights on their buildings in November including:

  • Murat Center
  • IPL building
  • The downtown canal.
  • Emmis Communcations Headquarters
  • Indianapolis Children's Museum
  • UAW Headquraters
  • Kiwanis International Headquarters
  • St. Vincent Women's Hospital
  • Scottish Rite Cathedral
  • Free Masons Building
  • Clarian Hospital - West
  • And more!  Add yours to the list today!

For more information on how to light your workplace or home with purple for Prematurity Awareness Month, contact Tim Arndt, March of Dimes at 262-4668 or by email at tarndt@marchofdimes.com.

There are also great Awareness Events and Promotions all month including:

  • Anthem of Indiana sponsored "vignettes" to educate the public on radio.
  • IU Women's Health Care sponsored radio commercials promoting prematurity awareness.
  • Purple ribbons on trees downtown
  • Banners on bridges along canal walk and White River State Park.
  • Prematurity Roll Call and Candlelight Vigil on the canal on November 12th.
  • The city will turn the water of the canal purple on November 12th.
  • March of Dimes collection prior to the Indianapolis Colts Game on Sunday November 2nd and Sunday November 16th. 
  • Coffee for a dime on the Circle downtown, every Wednesday morning during November.  

Contact the March of Dimes for more details on these events and promotions at 262-4668 or by email at tarndt@marchofdimes.com.

Fundraising events:

  • Indianapolis Real Estate Awards, "Building a Better Future for Babies", November 13th.

 

 


 

 



Date: Saturday
November 1, 2008 -

Sunday
November 30, 2008

 

Location:
Indianapolis, IN
 
  Phone: 317-262-4668
 









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