As Director of Public Affairs for Milliken & Company, Richard serves as the company’s team captain for March of Dimes March for Babies. Since 2004 he has served the March of Dimes in a variety of roles, including Board Chair, State Team Captain, Public Affairs lead, Signature Chef’s Auction committee member and a dedicated March for Babies leader. He also lends his voice as an advocate for pregnant women and children through lobbying the state legislature and through Opinion Editorials. His efforts led to public affairs success in the South Carolina chapter, including increased eligibility for SCHIP and smoking bans.

Kathryn Douglas, State Director says: “Richard Dillard excels at fundraising as well as volunteer leadership. He is visionary, dedicated and passionate about the issues facing our youngest citizens. His commitment is an inspiration. November is Prematurity Awareness Month, and leaders like Richard Dillard are the reason the March of Dimes can continue working to help every baby have a healthy start in life.” For more information on Prematurity Awareness Month and the March of Dimes Petition for Preemies, visit marchofdimes.com/petition.

Last year, the South Carolina March of Dimes invested more than $4.2 million in program services, including research grants and local community services. Through these grants, the March of Dimes is seeking ways to prevent birth defects and infant death, reduce South Carolina’s increasing premature birth rate, increase access to prenatal care and educate men and women about having healthy babies.

About March of Dimes

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies. For the latest resources and information, visit www.marchofdimes.com or www.nacersano.org.