March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We believe that every baby deserves the best possible start. Unfortunately, not all babies get one. We are changing that. Over 84 years, March of Dimes has helped millions of babies survive and thrive. Now we’re building on that legacy to level the playing field for all moms and babies, no matter their age, socio-economic background, or demographics. We support moms throughout their pregnancy, even when everything doesn’t go according to plan. We advocate for policies that prioritize their health. We support radical improvements to the care they receive. And we pioneer research to find solutions to the biggest health threats to moms and babies. What began with President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s personal struggle with polio led to the creation of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, better known as March of Dimes. We pioneered the vaccine research leading to the eradication of polio in the U.S., and then we shifted focus to address some of the biggest health threats to moms and babies with innovations like folic acid, newborn screening, and surfactant therapy.

Today we educate medical professionals and the public about best practices; we support lifesaving research; we provided comfort and support to families in NICUs; and we advocate for those who need us most, moms and babies. We are stronger and more committed than ever to guiding moms through every stage of the pregnancy journey. We are fighting for the smallest among us and advocating for their health each and every day. And we do so with the tools, technology, and knowledge needed to build a brighter future for us all. All of the work we do is made possible by the generous support of our donors, partners, and friends.

For over 50 years FBLA has consistently ranked as the top March of Dimes youth fundraising partner, raising millions of dollars for moms and babies.

Do you have questions about the March of Dimes and how your chapter can get started?

Check out the FBLA March of Dimes Guide, released by the 2021-2022 National Parliamentarian’s Council. You will find information on how you and your chapter can get involved, interviews with the March of Dimes staff, stories from individuals impacted by the work of the March of Dimes, and an article regarding the grants from our National Service Partner. Please also share this video in your local chapter meetings and workshops.

  • Prematurity Awareness Month
    Celebrate World Prematurity Day on November 17 and throughout the entire month of November by coloring your school Purple to End Prematurity! Every year, 15 million babies are born too soon worldwide and more than a million die before their first birthday. Raise awareness and show your support by coloring your school Purple—the March of Dimes color!
  • March of Dimes Grants
    Grant applications are due October 31, 2022. Click here to apply. Grant funds will be issued by December 2022. Reporting should be done by using the grant fund reporting form no later than June 15, 2023.
  • March for Babies Fundraising Walk
    • See where your chapter is with fundraising here.
      • Each spring over one million passionate walkers, in nearly 1,100 communities across the nation, walk to raise money for the March of Dimes during the March for Babies.

Taking part in the march is easy and worthwhile! To register your chapter, visit this webpage.

FBLA 2023 Donation Form.

  • Pick FBLA High School, FBLA Collegiate, FBLA Middle School
  • Find your FBLA, FBLA Collegiate, or FBLA Middle School chapter to narrow your choices. Choose your state in the drop-down menu.
  • If your chapter is not listed, visit www.marchforbabies.org/fbla-pbl and select “join a new team.” Use your team type (FBLA, FBLA Collegiate, or FBLA Middle School) along with your school name in your team title.
  • Print and complete the March of Dimes Fundraising Report Form (deadline June 1).

The top 3 states in each FBLA-HL and FBLA Collegiate-Collegiate division and Top 3 chapters in each FBLA Middle School, FBLA-HL, and FBLA Collegiate Collegiate division will be recognized at the National Leadership Conference.

If you missed the March for Babies Pep Rally Webinar, you can watch it here. For a copy of the Pep Rally presentation slides, click here.

2022 FBLA Prematurity Awareness Month Webinar – Slides

  • March of Dimes Advocacy Network
    Become an advocate and join the March of Dimes Advocacy Network to help advocate for moms and babies and have your voice heard.