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Michigan News Releases 23-Oct-07 March of Dimes National Public Affairs Leadership Award Presented to Representative John Dingell 13-Mar-07 UAW AND BIG THREE ARE STEPPING UP TO SAVE BABIES 23-Oct-07 March of Dimes National Public Affairs Leadership Award Presented to Representative Fred Upton 13-Mar-07 2007 National Ambassador Family at the Golden Mile 16-Oct-07 November 12th is the Prematurity Summit in Southfield, Michigan 16-Mar-08 LAW OFFICES GREEN & GREEN, PLLC HOSTS SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENING FUNDRAISER 09-Jan-08 January is Birth Defects Prevention Month March for Babies 2008 will take place in Michigan Rain, Snow or Shine! 01-May-07 OVER 10,000 STEPPED UP TO SAVE BABIES IN METRO DETROIT 19-Apr-08 SportClips Haircuts to donate proceeds to the March of Dimes on April 19th in Sterling Heights Western Version 18-Jan-08 Auto Show Charity Preview 2008 11-Mar-08 2008 National Ambassador, Catharine Aboulhouda at The Golden Mile 11-Mar-08 2008 National Ambassador, Catharine Aboulhouda to Appear at Golden Mile 18-Jan-08 2008 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW CHARITY PREVIEW 28-Aug-07 Northwest Airlines supports the Signature Chefs and Summit on Prematurity 01-Oct-07 2007 CHEFS AUCTION PARTNERSHIP WITH MICHIGAN BLUE MAGAZINE 25-Jul-07 MICHIGAN BABIES AMONG THOSE SCREENED FOR ALMOST ALL LIFE-THREATENING GENETIC AND FUNCTIONAL DISORDERS 07-Jun-07 Farmers Insurance Teams with March of Dimes to Raise $2 Million on June 7th for Premature Babies 20-Jun-07 “Be a Hero for Babies Day” Raises $2.6 Million 07-May-07 Over 10,000 Stepped Up to Save Babies in Metro-Detroit 13-Mar-07 Golden Mile Kicks-off Metro-Detroit WalkAmerica 2007 13-Mar-07 March 13, 2007 Golden Mile Helps Kick Off WalkAmerica 13-Mar-07 The 2007 March Of Dimes National Ambassador Family at the Golden Mile on March 13th 13-Mar-07 UAW and Big Three Stepping up to Save Babies! 13-Mar-07 UAW Helps Kick-Off WalkAmerica 12-Jan-07 2007 Auto Show Charity Preview 08-Jan-07 Birth Defects Prevention Begins before Pregnancy 18-Dec-06 January is Birth Defects Prevention Month 18-Dec-06 March of Dimes Commends Congress for Approving Bill 15-Aug-06 News/Talk 760 WJR presents the 26th Annual ArvinMeritor Celebrity Golf Classic to benefit the March of Dimes 01-Jun-06 Macomb Dinner Kick-Off Introduces Awardees 22-May-06 March of Dimes to hold Prematurity Summit and Lobby Day in Lansing 16-May-06 Dodge National Athletic Awards Honored Michigan's Brightest Athletes 13-Oct-05 Ann Arbor Division Fundraiser 15-Aug-05 “One Of A Kind” Daytona 500 Package to Highlight Live Auction 02-Aug-05 Joe Dumars is Honored Guest at March of Dimes Golf Classic 07-Mar-05 March of Dimes Honors Citizens of the Year 03-Mar-05 Hutzel Women’s Hospital Partners with March of Dimes to Pioneer Campaign that Turns Virtual Dimes into Bona Fide Dollars 11-Mar-05 Preemies Face Health Challenges 10-Feb-05 Fashion Models Help Save Babies, Local Designers Display Their Best in March of Dimes Fashion Extravaganza 10-Nov-04 UAW President Ron Gettelfinger Named Honorary Chair of WalkAmerica for an Additional Year 11-Nov-04 Granholm and Tri-County Executives Recognize Prematurity Awareness Day 25-Feb-04 St. John Health Employee Motivated by Personal Experience 25-Feb-04 Family Walking in Recognition of Preemie Twins 25-Feb-04 Westland Family Recognized at Michigan's Largest Charity Walk 30-Jan-04 Detroit WalkAmerica, The Walk to Save Babies is Set for April 25, 2004 30-Jan-04 Hines Park WalkAmerica, The Walk to Save Babies is Set for April 24, 2004 30-Jan-04 Metro Beach WalkAmerica, The Walk to Save Babies is Set for April 25, 2004 30-Jan-04 Troy WalkAmerica, The Walk to Save Babies is Set for April 25, 2004 25-Aug-03 UAW President Ron Gettelfinger Named Honorary Chair of Michigan's March of Dimes WalkAmerica 16-May-03 Father Kavadas Honored As Man Of The Year By March Of Dimes 16-May-03 March Of Dimes Announces Citizens Of The Year: Dana Camphous Peterson, Father Kavadas And Switalski Family 21-Apr-03 First State Bank Among Top Teams in WalkAmerica Statewide 21-Apr-03 Sterling Heights High School Senior Wants No More Babies To Struggle With Prematurity 09-Apr-03 Harper Woods Woman Dedicates Time In Memory Of Her Late Brother 09-Apr-03 Greco Title Employees Honor Memory of Donna Greco Issa 03-Jun-03 March of Dimes Volunteers Honor Memory of Donna Greco Issa: Family of the Year Award Named in Her Honor 15-Jan-03 NFL Hall of Famer Jim Kelly to receive honors at 2003 Dodge National Athletic Awards benefiting March of Dimes 14-Jan-03 Finalists For DAC High School Athlete Of Year Honors Announced Today At Noon At Dodge Display At Auto Show 01-Nov-02 Prominent Chefs are Stars of November 11 March of Dimes Benefit. 19-Aug-02 Education with a "B" attitude: U-M, March of Dimes make it easy for women to shop for foods rich in folic acid. Michigan and Newborn Screening TC Handbook Contact your State Legislators Join MomConnection ®!! March of Dimes Supports Michigan Tobacco Tax Increase National news releases March for Babies 2008 will take place in Michigan Rain, Snow or Shine! Weather in Michigan is impossible to count on - but we're counting on you.  After all your hard work signing up sponsors and collecting their donations, the weather may not cooperate.  March for Babies takes place snow, rain or shine!  2008 National Ambassador, Catharine Aboulhouda at The Golden Mile Catharine Aboulhouda and her mother, were in Detroit to share their story at the Golden Mile Executive Breakfast on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 in the Main Dining Room of the Detroit Athletic Club.    2008 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW CHARITY PREVIEW Charities like the March of Dimes rely on Preview: 2008 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW WELCOMES 15,000 GUESTS RAISES $6 MILLION FOR CHILDREN'S CHARITIES 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. 2007 Auto Show Charity Preview This annual event raised $6 million for local children's charities this year, including Michigan Chapter March of Dimes. Preemies Face Health Challenges As their numbers rise, so does the need for pricey medical care throughout their life. March of Dimes Honors Citizens of the Year Citizen of the year honorees are Nancy White, chairwoman of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners and Macomb County Sheriff Mark Hackel. Mike Aggeler, president of John's Lumber, will be acknowledged with the "Donna Greco Issa Family Award". March of Dimes Campaign Begins: Premature Births a Booming Concern 30-Jan-03, Preterm births are increasing in Michigan and nationally, putting babies at risk for a variety of health problems. The March of Dimes is kicking off a 5-year national campaign today to raise awareness of the issue. Tracking is Urged for Birth Defects: Officials Say System Could Provide Answers 21-Feb-02, One in 28 babies born in the United States has a birth defect. In an effort to find answers for anguished families, a national health think tank wants states to improve efforts to track birth defects, the leading cause of death among infants. Phone: (248) 359-1550   E-mail Michigan News Desk   Donating is easy online, by phone or mail / fax.

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