March of Dimes
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There has been a long-standing collaboration between the March of Dimes and Future Business Leaders of America and Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL). The March of Dimes has a six-decade track record of breakthroughs that have saved millions of babies from death and disability. FBLA-PBL shares in that proud tradition through its 30-year association with the March of Dimes, one of the largest, most successful volunteer health organizations in the country.
March of Dime's Walk America is the walk that saves babies. Its' a national tradition that draws a million walkers and volunteers in 1,350 communities across the country. FBLA-PBL members have a long history of participation in Walk America, raising money and recruiting other students to walk. Heading up the school's Walk America recruitment program is a great way to learn about event planning, organizing and publicity.
Did you know that on an Average Day in the United States:
10,622 babies are born
1,377 babies are born to teen mothers
787 babies are born low-weight (less than 5.5lbs.)
443 babies are born to mothers who receive late or no prenatal care
415 babies are born with a birth defect-the leading cause of infant death
78 babies die before reaching their first birthday
18 babies die as the result of a birth defect
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School District of Beloit Home page http://www.MarchofDimes.com
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