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Apr 19, 2008 - May 17, 2008 March for Babies 2008 Join us in the first March for Babies and make a difference in the lives of millions of babies! May 2, 2008 - Jun 27, 2008 Talent Quest 2008, National Karaoke Singing Contest Randy's Grand Slam & Evening Star DJ/Karaoke will be hosting a KARAOKE CONTEST each weekend (usually Friday's) on a local level for "Talent Quest National Karaoke Singing Contest" beginning on May 2, 2008 and continuing every weekend to June 27, 2008. May 13, 2008 - Oct 24, 2008 The 25th Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year Launch Party Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year 25th Silver Anniversary Celebration Kick-Off planned for Tuesday, May 13 2008 at the Anton Art Center in Mt. Clemens. Aug 19, 2008 WJR and Frank Beckmann present the ArvinMeritor Golf Classic, Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Since 1981, this annual event has raised more than $3.5 million for a great cause - saving babies from premature birth. March for Babies 2008 will take place in Michigan Rain, Sleet, Snow or Shine! Weather in Michigan is impossible to count on - but we're counting on you. March for Babies takes place rain or shine. However, if weather conditions become dangerous, the event will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, check your local office. 2008 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW CHARITY PREVIEW Touted as the nation's largest one-night fundraiser The 39th Annual Auto Show Charity Preview was held on Friday, January 18th, to kick off the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Download Document Foundation donates $20,000 to March of Dimes UAW Vice President General Holiefield has a vision. The director of the union’s Chrysler Department wants to see a “Judy Gettelfinger smile” on the faces of children all over metropolitan Detroit. Download Document MICHIGAN BABIES AMONG THOSE SCREENED Nearly 90 percent of all babies born in the United States – more than double the percentage in 2005 – live in states that require screening for at least 21 serious disorders, according to the latest March of Dimes Newborn Screening Report Card. Download Document Be a Hero for Babies Day Hits an Incredible $2.6 Million! Thank you Farmers for your Support in Michigan... Farmer's agents and employees, led by CEO Paul Hopkins, showed tremendous support to get babies back where they belong, healthy and strong. The Michigan Chapter March of Dimes thanks Farmers for their wonderful support in our ongoing fight to save babies! OVER 10,000 STEPPED UP TO SAVE BABIES IN METRO DETROIT Metro Detroit joined together by the thousands to raise more than $1.7 million in support of the March of Dimes fight to save babies from premature birth. UAW AND BIG THREE ARE STEPPING UP TO SAVE BABIES United Auto Workers, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors are teaming up with the March of Dimes for its well-known fundraiser WalkAmerica, which will kick off with the Golden Mile on March 13th. Download Document The 2007 MARCH OF DIMES National Ambassador Family at the Golden Mile on March 13th The Golden Mile is the official start of WalkAmerica in Michigan at which corporate leaders from the Metro Detroit area will join in a symbolic half-mile walk from the Detroit Athletic Club on March 13, 2007 at 8a.m. Zeek Taylor will attend with his mom. Download Document Michigan Chapter March of Dimes: A Leader in Fiscal Responsibility Every minute of every day a baby is born prematurely. Click below to find out how your Michigan Dollars are put to work to help prevent birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Download Document Join MomConnection!!! MomConnection is supporting the March of Dimes through its "Moms Making a Difference" Program. Each time you answer a quick poll or survey, you can vote for a portion of the annual donation of $25,000 to go to 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.   Share local March of Dimes information with a friend!     Articles for parents, news, personal stories and local events! 307 Babies are Born Preterm   52 Babies are Born Very Preterm   208 Babies are Born Low Birthweight   40 Babies are Born Very Low Birthweight More Perinatal Statistics

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