Summary
Organization name
March of Dimes Foundation
other names
March of Dimes Colorado
Tax id (EIN)
13-1846366
Category
Health Care
Address
March of Dimes Colorado 1325 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite B-308Denver, CO 80222
Denver County, CO, US
From advocacy to education to research, we're working to level the playing field so that all moms and babies are healthy. Because when a society supports every family, the future is brighter for us all. And when communities work together, even the toughest problems can be solved.
Testimonials
"The March of Dimes has funded a lot of research that developed wonderful resources (like surfactant therapy) for moms like me. If it weren't for surfactant, I know Landon would not be here today."
- Kirsten, whose son Landon was born three months prematurely
"The March of Dimes helped my baby survive by developing the intensive care unit she stayed in before and after her surgery."
- Christine, whose daughter Hailey was born with a birth defect
"Because of research funded by the March of Dimes, we have a beautiful daughter!"
- Maegan and Daniel, whose daughter Naomi was born 16 weeks prematurely
"The March of Dimes has contributed to most of the major breakthroughs in prenatal and preemie research. We are certain that Erin and Padraig would not be alive today if it were not for the March of Dimes."
- Kendall and Tim, whose twins were born 10 weeks prematurely
"The March of Dimes has given me greater knowledge of prenatal care and pregnancy in general - and some incredible friendships, through the amazing families I have met at events like March for Babies."
- Brandy, ambassador mom
"Our support of the March of Dimes has been a healing way to honor the twin we lost and prevent other families from experiencing the same tragedy. We love the research and support the March of Dimes offers."
- Karli, ambassador mom
Mission
The March of Dimes is dedicated to fighting for the health of all moms and babies. .
Background Statement
A President's Cause Changed Babies' Lives Forever
President Franklin Roosevelt's personal struggle with polio led him to create the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis at a time when polio was on the rise. Better known as the March of Dimes, the foundation established a polio patient aid program and funded research for vaccines developed by Jonas Salk, MD and Albert Sabin, MD. These vaccines effectively ended epidemic polio in the United States.
Preventing birth defects
Its original mission accomplished, the foundation turned its focus to preventing birth defects and infant mortality. The March of Dimes has led the way to discover the genetic causes of birth defects, to promote newborn screening, and to educate medical professionals and the public about best practices for healthy pregnancy. We have supported research for surfactant therapy to treat respiratory distress and helped initiate the system of regional neonatal intensive care for premature and sick babies. Our recent Folic Acid Campaign achieved a dramatic reduction in the incidence of neural tube defects, birth defects of the brain and spine.
Fighting premature birth
Since 2003, our fight to save babies has been strongly characterized by our Prematurity Campaign. The rising incidence of premature birth has demanded action, and the March of Dimes has responded by initiating an intensive, multi-year campaign to raise awareness and find the causes of prematurity.
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Organization Data
Denver, CO 80222