GRANDparents always remember the first time they held their grandchildren. They hold such a special place in our hearts. As our trusted advisors who celebrate our successes and offer guidance when we are challenged, we are forever grateful. Grandparents are often the glue that keeps our families together, especially in times of crisis.
GRANDparents supported March of Dimes research when we conquered polio. We are grateful to have their help as we work toward stronger, healthier babies!
GRAND from the GRANDS
Allow the grandparents in your life to participate in fundraising through this challenge.
What you can do?
- Encourage grandparents to register on your team
- If you are a grandparent - you can start a team in honor or memory of a child in your life at www.marchforbabies.org
- We challenge grandparents to raise $1000.00 for their family teams
We would not be the organization we are today had it not been for the commitments of our grandparents.
Our mission has evolved over the years but our sense of urgency has not. In 1938 Franklin D. Roosevelt founded the National Infantile Paralysis Foundation to fund research to combat the polio virus.
Then… communities came together to raise money to combat polio. More than 2 million dimes were sent to the White House and the foundation was referred to as the March of Dimes. Generations of School age children from all over the country were a vital part of this unparalleled effort.
Now… that polio has been eradicated in the United States the March of Dimes is on a mission to help moms have healthy full-term pregnancies. The March of Dimes provides comfort for families with babies in distress and focuses on the research, education, advocacy and education programs that will one day prevent preterm birth. The school age children that helped conquer polio are now grandparents and great grandparents – and they know how important it is for babies to get a healthy start. As the March of Dimes celebrates its 10th Anniversary of family teams, we are calling on our Grateful GRANDparents to help lead the way!
For additional information please contact us at 972-232-1376 or nlucas@marchofdimes.com
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