Partnering with Your March of Dimes Executive Summary Edition

Our Mission The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes fund programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies and in 2003 launched a campaign to address the increasing rate of premature birth.  One organization with 229 offices throughout the United States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico  More than 3 million volunteers nationwide  More than 4.5 million qualified donors in our active database  More than $228 million in total revenue generated in 2005 Our Organization

Supporting the March of Dimes helps save babies through:  Specialized care in newborn intensive care units (NICU)  Surfactant therapy  Research into genetic birth defects and causes of prematurity  Folic acid awareness  Increased access to prenatal care  Prenatal surgery  Professional and public education on the importance of newborn screening tests and childhood vaccination Progress & Accomplishments Each year in the United States:  About 500,000 babies are born prematurely  120,000 babies are born with a birth defect  28,000 babies die before reaching their first birthday  9 million children don’t have health coverage Source: National Center for Health Statistics, 2003 final natality and 2003 period linked birth/infant death data; U.S. Census Bureau, 2005 Current Population Survey. Prepared by March of Dimes Perinatal Data Center, Our Challenge

March of Dimes Partnership  One of America’s best known brands – Founded in 1938 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt – Conquered polio – Meets the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance standards  Emotional connection to women and families  Trusted source of maternal and infant health information  National and local presence – Passionate volunteers and staff across the nation  Ability to deliver on a nationwide basis for our Corporate Partners  Reach 28 million women ages 18-44

 Healthy Babies, Healthy Business ®  Share Your Story  Prematurity Awareness – Prematurity Campaign – State Prematurity Summits – Prematurity Awareness Month – Coinstar  Pregnancy & Newborn Health Education Center ®  nacersano.org  NICU Family Support ®  mama® Magazine  Perinatal Data Center  Grand Rounds  Nursing Modules  Global Programs  Prize in Developmental Biology  Special Events – WalkAmerica ® – RIDE – Signature Chefs Auction ® – Jail & Bail – Testimonials – Golf Tournaments – Light a Little Star ®  Clubs & Organizations  Volunteer Leadership  Youth – Team Youth ®  A.I.R. Awards ®  Mothers March ®  Direct Response  ReCellular Project March of Dimes Partnership Opportunities