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Why Support the 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 all babies. |
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| Since its beginning, the March of Dimes has depended on the generosity of people like you to carry out its mission of saving babies. Volunteers are the driving force behind the foundation, giving generously of their time and talent to serve in a variety of ways.
Here are just a few ways you can get involved:
* Raise money for March for Babies and Jail and Bail
* Sell tickets to Signature Chef's Auctions, and Golf Outtings
* Take part in community programs in Wisconsin that are sponsored by the March of Dimes
* Participate in public affairs efforts related to maternal, infant and child health issues in Wisconsin
* Help with phone calls, mailings or clerical tasks in the March of Dimes office
* Help at local events such as March for Babies, Drivers for Babies, and Bikers for Babies
To find out more about volunteering for the March of Dimes in your community, please contact a March of Dimes office near you.
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The March of Dimes carries out its mission of improving the health of babies through research, community services, education and advocacy. These lifesaving initiatives are made possible by funds raised through March of Dimes events. Supporters purchase tickets, tables and sponsorships, and collect donations from others, for Wisconsin events like March for Babies, Jail & Bail Bikers for Babies and Signature Chefs.
If you're interested in participating in a March of Dimes event, please e-mail or call us at 1.800.669.9255
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Ambassador children and their families bring a face to the mission of the March of Dimes for co-workers, friends and sponsors. An Ambassador family tells the story of how their lives have been touched by the March of Dimes. Then people can hear and see the connection between their efforts, the well being of the child standing in front of them and the health of thousands of other children across the country.
A family has benefited from March of Dimes supported research if the child has experienced one of the following conditions:
* Suffered from respiratory distress syndrome and received surfactant therapy.
* Suffered from persistent pulmonary hypertension and received nitric oxide therapy.
* Was born prematurely or at a low birth weight (a birthweight of less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces).
* Was in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
* Was diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU) and treated accordingly.
*Was born healthy as a result of the mother taking folic acid,
For more information about the Ambassador program and serving as a March of Dimes Ambassador call 1-800-669-9255 or email sscarborough@marchofdimes.com
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Donating is easy online, by phone or mail / fax.
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Volunteer Opportunities for Youth
In January of 2001, the Wisconsin Chapter was given funding to support development of a “Youth Training Initiative.”
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How People Are Helping
MISL Milwaukee Wave Head Coach, Keith Tozer and his wife Ranee, have been involved with the March of Dimes since 1989, when their son Graham, was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at the age of six weeks and died a short time later.
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