March of Dimes Mission

About the March of Dimes

The March of Dimes is about all babies - those born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive. We have the knowledge and passion to solve problems and answer questions about premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality. With more than 70 years of success, the March of Dimes mobilizes volunteers behind our mission to champion the needs of moms and babies. Visit Our Website

Helping Moms and Babies

The March of Dimes touches the lives of families by supporting:

Infant vaccinations to prevent polio
Newborn screening to test for dangerous but treatable conditions
Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) for infants born too soon
The recommendation for women to take folic acid before and during pregnancy to prevent brain and spinal cord birth defects
Good practices for prenatal care

Achieving Our Mission

There are millions of reasons behind our urgent mission, so every day we deliver:

Research: March of Dimes has invested millions of dollars in research since 1938. We fund Nobel Prize-winning scientists, found the vaccine to stop polio, and are exploring the causes of premature birth and birth defects.
Community Services: We collaborate with community agencies and organizations in their efforts to provide information and support for families, mothers and babies.
Education: March of Dimes provides the best information on healthy pregnancies and infant wellness to consumers, businesses, and medical professionals.
Advocacy: March of Dimes believes in bipartisan advocacy at the federal and state levels. To help babies live healthy lives we fight for policies and programs such as better newborn screening standards and better health care coverage for the most vulnerable.

This Event is Generously Sponsored by:

Comcast SportsNet Shining Star Awards

The Shining Star Awards is an awards ceremony in Center City, Philadelphia to benefit the mission of the March of Dimes. The Shining Star Awards will be presented by athletes, from the Phillies, Eagles, Flyers and 76ers, to a number of children representing the urgent issues of the March of Dimes mission.

March of Dimes

Our mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. We carry out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives. March of Dimes researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers and advocates work together to give all babies a fighting chance against the threats to their health: prematurity, birth defects, low birth weight. VISIT WEBSITE

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OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR

Since 1957, Wanamaker Ticket Office has earned a reputation as the leading provider of premium event seating in Philadelphia and throughout the country. Owner, Paul Conaway is a family man whose two sons, Jeremi and Jake, oversee the day-to-day operations of the business. Wanamaker and the Conaway family give to many charities, and take great pride in the lasting relationships they have with Philadelphia’s sports franchises, their customers, and the community.