The Year 2009 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 Thousands of moms joined the fight for preemies, and also stayed connected to the March of Dimes and each other to get the latest information on pregnancy health.

		Hope for Babies In 2009, the March of Dimes invested $20.3 million in research to prevent birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Areas of investigation included developmental biology, 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 Every year, generous sponsors, donors, ambassador families, students and celebrities join thousands of people across the country in support of the March of Dimes mission.

		"Fun" Raising Here are a few shining examples of highly successful special events led by volunteers in 2009.