March of Dimes

Last night, we went to a black tie fundraiser for the March of Dimes. What a fantastic evening. A beautiful room filled with items for the silent auctions. There were games and prizes all evening. Chefs from local restaurants prepared and served food, then auctioned off their skills to the highest bidder for an evening of items prepared for the winner and their guests.

It was spectacular fun and a chance to give to a worthwhile cause. The event raised over $100,000 in just a few memorable hours. Congratulations to Greensboro for stepping up where there’s a need.

In case you didn’t know:

• North Carolina has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the country, ranking 45th out of 50. More than 1000 babies die before their first birthday each year.
• The average lifetime medical cost of 1 premature baby is estimated at $500,000. The total annual cost of premature babies nationwide is more than $26 billion. Emotional costs for the families? Immeasurable.
• Premature birth can happen to any woman no matter how well she takes care of herself before and during her pregnancy.
• More than one million preemies die each year.

The mission of the March of dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The mission is accomplished through research, community service, public and professional education and advocacy.

Can you help? March of Dimes.