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fedexcares.com
March of Dimes 2013
Working together for stronger, healthier babies
Agenda• Introduction & Opening Remarks
• Why March of Dimes
• How our Dollars Help
• Our 2013 Commitment• Mobile Health Units• FedEx #11 Toyota• March for Babies Team
• Your Role in the Campaign
• Campaign Timeline
March of Dimes Mission
To improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant
mortality
Fund Research to understand the
problem and discover answers.
Help Moms have full-term
pregnancies and healthy babies.
Support Families by comforting them when
their baby needs help to survive and thrive.
March of Dimes :A Trusted and Effective Partner
• #1 recognized major health charity by moms• 96% of population knows March of Dimes• 98% of moms know March of Dimes• 91% overall positive impression• In 2013 March of Dimes will celebrate its 75th
anniversary and its ongoing work to help all babies get a healthy start in life. About 4 million babies are born in the United States each year, and the March of Dimes has helped each and every one through research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs
75 years—Polio to Prematurity1938March of Dimes founded by then President Franklin Delano
Roosevelt to fight the disease of polio that paralyzed or killed tens of thousands of Americans, mostly children, every year
1955March of Dimes research results in effective vaccine to eliminate threat of polio
More Breakthroughs1973March of Dimes researchers discoverthat alcohol consumption during pregnancy causes birth defects
1985 March of Dimes develops effective therapy to treat respiratory distress syndrome in newborns
1991 March of Dimes grantees identify gene responsible for the most
common known cause of mental retardation
Major ResearchTopic Funding
Premature Birth $31,711,772
Birth Defects $30,735,888
Intellectual Disability $18,637,040
Congenital Heart Defects $11,152,035
Diabetes and Kidney Disease $ 8,152,521
Lung Development and Disease $ 7,526,781
Spine and Brain Development $ 5,533,727
Autism $ 5,446,954
Cancer $ 4,484,909
Focus on Prematurity
1 in every 8 babies is born too soon.
Almost 500,000 babies each year
Many face serious life-long challenges
4,000 will not live to their 1st birthday
Costs Americans over $26.2 billion annually
How Our Funds Help
FedEx corporate contribution supports March of Dimes Mobile Health Units which provide vital medical services to thousands of underserved moms-to-be every year.
FedEx and March for BabiesFedEx employees have participated in the March for Babies campaign for over 30 years. Our participation is a testament to our commitment to our communities, and an opportunity to make a positive impact while having some fun!
For the past 6 years, our FedEx #11 Toyota has been rebranded to help build awareness of March of Dimes’ mission
Appeals to Our Employees March of Dimes has touched
the lives of many of our own FedEx family. Our team members rally in support of their colleagues.
The opportunity to engage in community service projects through the workplace is perceived as a benefit by employees.
Team activities help us network and boost employee morale.
Employees are proud to work for a company that supports causes they care about.
Your Role• Take charge
Recruit passionate & dedicated volunteers to lead the campaign in their location
• Work togetherPartner those volunteers with their local March of Dimes staff to
support your every step
• Spread the wordLet everyone know what we’re doing, why their support is necessary. Use materials found on Fedexcares.com to communicate the mission and our team plans
• Motivate your teamHelp your team captains identify fundraising activities that will work
best in their workplace environment. Hold team captains calls to share best practices. Provide regular status reports.
• Make it a rewarding experienceCelebrate & reward accomplishments. Participate with colleagues, family & friends at March for Babies events
Timeline
• Campaign Dates - March 1 – April 30
• Identify site leads - February 22
• Hold kick-off call with site leads – February 28
• Conduct site presentations – March 1
• Recruit team captains for each site – March 15
• Provide updates/Hold calls with team captains – March
– April
• Rally team on Walk Day – April (Memphis Walk-April 27)
• Share team results and send thank you’s – May-June
Thank You!!