Take Action:
Get involved! Help give all babies their 9 months. Support the March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign. Tell a friend, tell your community, or just donate online now.

WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Send a letter to the editor of your local newspaper to tell your community about premature birth. This serious problem deserves everyone’s attention. Use the sample letter provided here.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers can make a big difference speaking out for moms and babies! Check out the Prematurity Awareness Month Volunteer Toolkit for quick and easy ideas and resources to help inspire people to sign the Petition for Preemies. View All Chapters.

Send Health Messages to a Woman You Know:

Tell women who are pregnant or who might become pregnant what they can do to have a healthy, full-term baby. Use the simple e-mails provided on this Web site.

ALERT YOUR CONGREGATION

Help your house of worship and religious leaders spread a message of hope to families of premature babies and raise your congregation’s awareness of the seriousness of premature birth. 
House of Worship Kit

WRISTBANDS AND MAGNETS, OH MY!!

Make the fashion statement that saves babies! Wear or display these items to show you care about the crisis of premature birth.
Awareness Wristbands, Tote Bags and More
Reflective Sparkle Band Car Magnet
Swarovski Crystal Bracelets

HONOR A CHILD

Create a virtual band in honor or memory of a child, an organization, or even a baby-on-the-way. Thousands have already been created.
Purchase a Virtual Band

When You're Ready To Do More

If you’re able to make a gift of $10,000 or more, please consider our Prematurity Fund in your state. Click here to learn about leadership giving opportunities.