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Apr 20, 2008 - May 10, 2008 March for Babies Join us for March for Babies (formerly WalkAmerica) and make a difference in the lives of millions of babies. May 13, 2008 Mystics-March of Dimes Diaper Drive In honor of Mother's Day, Washington Mystics fans are invited to bring a new baby item to the first Mystics-March of Dimes Diaper Drive on Tuesday, May 13, at Verizon Center. Jun 9, 2008 27th Annual March of Dimes Golf Classic Nov 14, 2008 Heroines in Technology Call for Nominations (Deadline is July 18) The March of Dimes and Women in Technology (WIT) are issuing a call for nominations for the 2008 Heroines in Technology awards. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 18. Support the March of Dimes Through the 2007 Combined Federal Campaign The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the annual fundraising drive conducted by Federal employees and military personnel each fall in their workplace. The March of Dimes has a new CFC number for the 2007 campaign: 77006. Nine Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Nurse Before and During Pregnancy We often don't know why premature birth happens. We do know there are things you can do today to help give your baby a better chance of a healthy and full-term birth. Donating is easy online, by phone or mail / fax. Toll Road Investors Partnership II, L.P., owner of the Dulles Greenway, will hold its third annual Drive for Charity on Thursday, May 15.  Tolls collected on May 15 will be donated to the March of Dimes and five other charities.  Last year’s event raised more than $182,000.  This year’s goal is $200,000.  Funding from last year’s event enabled the March of Dimes to start a NICU Family Support project at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children and provide support materials to Inova Loudoun Hospital. Learn more about Drive for Charity.   View the new Public Service Announcement in support of the March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign.   Invite someone to a March of Dimes event.     Articles for parents, news, personal stories and local events! 22 Babies are Born Preterm   5 Babies are Born Very Preterm   17 Babies are Born Low Birthweight   4 Babies are Born Very Low Birthweight More Perinatal Statistics

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