March of Dimes

Congratulations to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on your 119th Founding Anniversary and the 98th General Convention last week in Philadelphia, PA! We’re proud to celebrate this historic milestone and grateful for Alpha Phi Alpha’s continued partnership and support of March of Dimes and March for Babies. Together, we’re creating brighter futures for moms and babies everywhere. 💛🖤

We would like to thank Cheri Johnson for her dedication as this year’s Event Chair for the March of Dimes Louisiana Awards Baton Rouge Luncheon. Cheri is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Woman's Hospital. A longtime advocate for moms and babies, Cheri’s connection to March of Dimes began in Texas and continued to grow after her move to Louisiana. Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, her efforts in partnership with March of Dimes to bring healthcare to families led to her recognition in 2006 as Southwest Region Volunteer of the Year and inclusion in the March of Dimes Annual Report. “My entire career is dedicated to helping moms and babies,” Cheri shared. “The mission of Woman's Hospital and the March of Dimes is closely connected, and my career has been dedicated to both missions.” Cheri believes improving maternal and infant health strengthens the entire community: “When moms are healthy, babies are healthy. And when babies are healthy, communities thrive — with stronger educational outcomes, better economic opportunities, and a brighter future for all.” If you're in the Baton Rouge area, join Cheri on August 28, 2025, for this powerful luncheon celebrating community champions who support healthier moms and babies! Learn more and get involved: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eJggJfcv

Meet the women-led nonprofit organizations across the nation that join us to address and end the maternal and infant health crisis. From community educational programs to fundraising events, our national service partnerships do more than just raise awareness of our critical mission. 💜 Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated 💜 Mocha Moms, Inc. 💜 GFWC 💜 The Links, Incorporated 💜 TLOD, Inc. - National These organizations and volunteers help us save moms and babies through volunteering, fundraising, and advocacy. And you can, too. Learn more and get involved at https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eMe3SFSW #MODServicePartner

We are sadden to hear about the passing of Malcom Jamal Warner, an actor, musician and father. Malcolm-Jamal Warner played Theo Huxtable on television’s enormously popular The Cosby Show for eight seasons and starred in many films including The Tuskegee Airmen. He was a supporter of March of Dimes and served as a spokesperson for March of Dimes Walk America in 1987. We admire his dedication to supporting maternal and infant health in the US by advocating for healthy moms and strong babies. On behalf of the entire March of Dimes family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Warner family.

Congratulations to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. on their 2025 Conclave! March of Dimes is incredibly grateful for your continued partnership and support. Together, we’re creating a stronger future for moms and babies across the country.

We'll never forget that THIS is the whole point. 💜 Thanks to you and your support, here's what we accomplished for moms and babies in 2024! Let's work together to keep changing outcomes for all moms and babies. Addressing the maternal and infant health crisis is not straightforward with one solution. It takes a combination of strategic and collaborative efforts in different areas to truly impact change to ultimately benefit thousands of moms, babies and families every day. With your support, March of Dimes touches every aspect of the pregnancy journey.

Last week, 75 advocates met with 60 offices on Capitol Hill to ask for their support of the #PREEMIEAct and Preventing Maternal Deaths Act. Please support them by writing your Members about these two bills: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eBhGt8_G #CindysAdvocacyDay. Photo credit: Nemours

Congratulations to Tri Sigma National Sorority on a successful 47th National Convention in St. Louis earlier this month! March of Dimes is proud to celebrate more than two decades of partnership with Tri Sigma, one of our valued National Service Partners. Through fundraising, advocacy, and service, Tri Sigma members continue to champion healthier outcomes for moms and babies across the country.

Postpartum care isn’t optional. It’s essential. This #BumpDay, we’re proud to stand with What to Expect and the What to Expect Project to spotlight the urgent need for postpartum support — because the health of moms doesn’t stop after birth. Here's how you can get involved today: 📸Share your bump photo or your story. Post your maternity care story on any social platform with #BumpDay tagging @marchofdimes and @whattoexpect. 💜Show your support. Be there for your pregnant or newly postpartum friends and family. A hot meal or a simple text message checking in can go a long way. 🗣️Demand action. Contact your representatives and urge them to support policy changes to protect the health of moms and babies in honor of #BumpDay. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gtqQYvDK March of Dimes is here to help every mom feel seen, supported, and empowered in their pregnancy and postpartum journey. Postpartum is a lot, but you don't have to do it alone. 🤰For tools to help you feel more prepared for the postpartum period, including a postpartum wellness checklist, mindfulness exercises to ease anxiety, and conversation guides to help your village show up for you please visit, https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ei3cRmRG

Integrating parents into daily care and decision-making in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is crucial. That's why March of Dimes is proud to support and join @NICUParentNet’s Hill Day today to talk about through HRes236.