March of Dimes-not a holiday wish, but a definite wish

[misssims82.livejournal.com]

Did you know that premature birth is the leading cause of new born death in the first month of life? It affects 1,305 babies a day in the United States. Those who survive may have lifelong health problems. And premature births are on the rise -- up to 27% since 1981.

That is why I am asking you to support me in March of Dimes WalkAmerica. Because premature birth can happen to any pregnant woman. In nearly half the cases, the causes are unknown. The March of Dimes is leading the way to find answers by supporting research into the causes of premature birth. I am joining the fight, and so can you.

Your support helps fund:
-Research into stress and other factors that may trigger preterm labor.
-Programs to educate pregnant women to recognize the warning signs of preterm labor.
-Tools to help health care providers find better ways to detect women who may be at risk for preterm labor.

Please join in and help fight prematurity. Visit my webpage and sponsor me in the Walk that saves babies!

Thank You!

Use this link to donate online-you can use your debit/credit card! I'm getting a late start this year, but there's still plenty of time to raise money for this very important cause. Feel free to send this on to your friends/family members for me too!

Comments

[glowing-dragon.livejournal.com]

I was born 11 weeks premature, and lived. One baby who was with me in the hospital (according to my mother) did not.