March of Dimes Prematurity Awareness Month.

Decades ago, millions of your dimes helped us defeat polio. Today we fight an even bigger challenge - premature birth.

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Each year half a million babies are born too soon. Take Action!

RIBBONS, 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.
Fabric Lapel Ribbon Pin with & without "9"
Awareness Wristbands
Large Car Magnet
Mini Car Magnet
Mini Car Magnet/Lapel Pin Combo
March of Dimes Apparel
Swarovski Crystal Bracelets

E-MAIL FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Premature birth endangers the lives of more than half a million babies every year. Spread the word by e-mailing prewritten messages explaining the crisis, what March of Dimes is doing, and what WE ALL can do to help.

“Take action to save babies” (MS Word, 132k)

“Help save babies from premature birth” (MS Word, 130k)

WRITE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Use our prewritten letters to raise awareness and inform members of your local community about Prematurity Awareness Month. Be sure to include any local events they might want to attend!

“Help save babies from premature birth” (MS Word, 24k)

ATTEND A LOCAL EVENT

During the month of November, March of Dimes chapters across the nation bring people together for community events. By participating or planning an event of your own, you’ll be joining us in our fight to prevent premature birth, the #1 killer of newborns.
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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 (MS Word, 159k)

HONOR A CHILD

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

NEWS & LOCAL EVENTS

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NYC Goes Pink & Blue
In honor of Prematurity Awareness Day, New York City’s skyline will be shining in pink and blue as the Empire State Building is lit 11/14 to 11/16.

Chicago’s Dancing for Preemies
Get your dancing shoes on because on Prematurity Awareness Day, radio and TV celebs will be performing in a "Dancing for Our Preemies" competition with professional dancers.

Web Banners & Badges

As a symbol of your support for March of Dimes Prematurity Awareness Month, post these banners on your Web site or blog, or include them in your out-going e-mail.
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