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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dee Snider, heavy metal singer turned radio host and actor, is looking to get "hired" again. He's competing in The Celebrity Apprentice's new season and hopes to be chosen by Donald Trump to win $250,000 on behalf of the March of Dimes. Snider, front man for the 1980s rock band Twisted Sister, is a long-time March of Dimes celebrity volunteer and has served as the March of Dimes Bikers for Babies National...

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes New York Division announced today that two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and tennis professional Venus Williams, will serve as Celebrity Co-Chairs for March for Babies in New York City. The event, which takes place on Sunday, April 29, is March of Dimes largest annual fundraising event. "We are thrilled to have Eli and Venus supporting our premier fundraising event," said Rob Kindler, NY Division's March for Babies...

Public-Private Coalition Seeks to Prevent Preterm Birth WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The March of Dimes campaign to reduce medically unnecessary early deliveries is being elevated to the forefront of the nation's maternal and child health agenda. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the launch of Strong Start, a multi-faceted perinatal health campaign. This public-private partnership includes...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ten national corporations as diverse as airlines, insurance companies and retailers have one thing in common - aligning their brand with a cause that's important to their employees' and community's hearts - the health of babies. The March of Dimes® announced its national sponsors as it kicked off the 2012 March for Babies® the nation's first and most beloved charitable walking event. The annual March for...

March Of Dimes Partnering with Hospitals on Quality Improvement Programs WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Efforts to give more babies a healthy start in life by avoiding medically unnecessary early deliveries are beginning to show results, the March of Dimes said today. The March of Dimes comments came as new hospital-based statistics released today by The Leapfrog Group show that medically unnecessary c-sections and inductions performed before 39...

LA JOLLA, Calif., Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Forty moms-to-be whose spouses are deployed with the military will have the opportunity to experience what many other expectant women may take for granted - a baby shower. These moms, whose spouses all are members of the U.S. Navy SEALs, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines and California Army National Guard, will be honored during a group baby shower hosted by Operation Shower with support from Birdies for the Brave and presented by...

Tis' the time of the year for giving. Autoshopper.Com donated to the 21st Annual March of Dimes Chef Auction to raise money for worthwhile cause. Lakeland, FL (PRWEB) December 14, 2011 Autoshopper.com donates to 21st Annual March of Dimes Chefs Auction, held at the Lakeland Center in Central Florida. Hundreds packed the Lakeland Center inside and out to try some of the finest dishes from chefs across the state, and then to vote on their favorites. While the food and bidding was great...

First-Ever World Prematurity Day Honors One Million Premature Babies Who Die Every Year WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The nation's preterm birth rate slipped under 12 percent for the first time in nearly a decade, the fourth consecutive year it declined, potentially sparing tens of thousands of babies the serious health consequences of an early birth. The national preterm birth rate declined to 11.99 percent last year, according to the National Center for...

21 Annual March of Dimes® Benefit CLEVELAND, Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Monday, November 14 at Windows on the River, Honorary Chef of AMP 150, Jeff Jarrett and over 30 top chefs will offer Northeast Ohio diners an opportunity to enjoy a great night out while raising funds, making friends and increasing awareness of the March of Dimes mission to improve the health of babies. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110426/MM90139LOGO). In addition to sampling...

MONTCLAIR, Calif., Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrial strength protection is the only solution for OEMs that must transport sensitive equipment to customers or trade shows. When failure is not an option, the only choice is the new CaseCruzer KR-1510-06 Carrying Case. The KR-1510-06 is a reusable general-purpose shipping case for industrial manufacturers and other professions that rely on delicate electronic devices. Monitors, meters, widgets and computers are always in need of rugged...