Most of us are familiar with the March of Dimes, but did you know that they fund research and programs about how to prevent birth defects, how to keep babies healthy throughout pregnancy, how to reduce the rate of premature birth, and even how to help preemies once they are in NICU?

That Folic Acid supplement you took before you even got pregnant? March of Dimes funded research. Surfactant Therapy that your preemie received in NICU? March of Dimes funded research.

How can you help the March of Dimes continue their mission to keep babies healthy? One way is through participating in or creating a local March of Dimes Walk-a-thon.

March for Babies 2010 is the name of the program that oversees local March of Dimes Walk-a-thons and event. Seventy six cents of every dollar raised during March for Babies 2010 will go directly to research and programs! Despite the name, dates of local fundraising events are not limited to the month of March. Visit the March for Babies 2010 site to find activities in your area.