Prematurity: The March Of Dimes Foundation
The March of Dimes foundation was started by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1938 to defeat polio after he had been diagnosed. I have chosen to write about this organization because I have participated in multiple of the marches that are held in the Lee County region. Many of my family members have worked at Publix which strongly supports the March of Dimes foundation and partakes in all events held in our area. My family and I have attended as many of the marches that we can to support their great cause. The March of Dimes mission is “Prematurity is the #1 killer of babies in the United States. We are working to change that and help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. From polio to prematurity the March of Dimes has focused
on researching the problems that threaten our children and finding ways to prevent them.” The foundation's staff and volunteers visit communities all over the country to improve maternal and child health. Also, they work hard to get premature birth and birth defects recognized as significant global health priorities.
Stacey D. Stewart is the president of the March of Dimes foundation who was previously the president of United Way Worldwide. She received her master’s of business administration from the University of Michigan and her bachelor’s degree in economics from Georgetown University. She came to be president by rising above the other candidates that were being considered in the nationwide search. The March of Dimes foundation raises money by setting up marches all over the country where they receive many donations. The money that is raised by the marches goes to funding of research, services, and education that is necessary to getting babies a healthy start in life. In 2016, the foundation put 532,789 dollars towards professional fundraising compared to the 169,312,864 dollars that was there total revenue for the year. The foundation files form 990 every year, this form exempts them from paying taxes. March of Dime is improving society and communities by working closely within all 50 states and Puerto Rico to improve maternal and child health. “In 2014, 25 chapters identified the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in birth outcomes as one of their top mission priorities. In addition, chapters provided almost $2.5 million in funding for local programs that were designed to address the needs of specific racial and ethnic groups.” I would definitely recommend supporting the March of Dimes charity because they are working at such an important topic, and they have already produced such tremendous victories for their cause.
on researching the problems that threaten our children and finding ways to prevent them.” The foundation's staff and volunteers visit communities all over the country to improve maternal and child health. Also, they work hard to get premature birth and birth defects recognized as significant global health priorities.
Stacey D. Stewart is the president of the March of Dimes foundation who was previously the president of United Way Worldwide. She received her master’s of business administration from the University of Michigan and her bachelor’s degree in economics from Georgetown University. She came to be president by rising above the other candidates that were being considered in the nationwide search. The March of Dimes foundation raises money by setting up marches all over the country where they receive many donations. The money that is raised by the marches goes to funding of research, services, and education that is necessary to getting babies a healthy start in life. In 2016, the foundation put 532,789 dollars towards professional fundraising compared to the 169,312,864 dollars that was there total revenue for the year. The foundation files form 990 every year, this form exempts them from paying taxes. March of Dime is improving society and communities by working closely within all 50 states and Puerto Rico to improve maternal and child health. “In 2014, 25 chapters identified the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in birth outcomes as one of their top mission priorities. In addition, chapters provided almost $2.5 million in funding for local programs that were designed to address the needs of specific racial and ethnic groups.” I would definitely recommend supporting the March of Dimes charity because they are working at such an important topic, and they have already produced such tremendous victories for their cause.