The Year 2008 The March of Dimes helps moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. And if something goes wrong, we offer information and comfort to families. We research the problems that threaten our babies and work on preventing them.

		Moms Speak Out Moms and dads of preemies and those thankful for their healthy babies are taking a stand against premature birth. And they’re being heard.

		Hope for Babies In 2008, the March of Dimes invested $26.8 million in research to prevent birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Areas of investigation included basic biological processes of development, genetics and prevention of premature birth.

		Stronger Families In communities across America, moms and families can find information and support before, during and after they have their baby.

		Thanks to You You are the March of Dimes. You care about your babies, and you care about all babies. Each of you shines like a star for everything you do.

		"Fun" Raising Every year volunteers lead big, new events or re-energize some old favorites. Here are just five of our spectacular events of 2008.