October 20, 2016 — Once again schools, companies and organizations throughout Maryland will be wearing jeans on Fridays throughout the month of November to help babies be born healthy. The timing of the campaign complements the worldwide effort to bring awareness to prematurity during the month of November, National Prematurity Awareness month. The month of awareness is highlighted by National Prematurity Awareness Day on November 17th.
To take part in the Blue Jeans for Babies Campaign, employees/members would make a donation to the March of Dimes in exchange for the opportunity to wear jeans at work on one Friday or all Fridays throughout November. Your local March of Dimes office will support the Campaign by providing posters, pins & stickers for those participating.
Participation in the Blue Jeans for Babies Campaign, makes a statement that your school, organization or company cares about local families and the health of all babies. Funds raised through Blue Jeans for Babies support March of Dimes research and programs that help all moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.
Schools, companies, and/or organizations interested in participating in the Blue Jeans for Babies Campaign should contact Sandra Sanna-Buckles, Suburban Maryland March of Dimes Community Director, at (571) 257-2324 or ssannabuckles@marchofdimes.org
About the March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
More than 4 million babies were born in the United States last year, and the March of Dimes has helped each and every one through research, education, vaccines and breakthroughs.