Did you know?

Did you know that the March of Dimes originally set out to find a cure for Polio? After being affected by Polio, Franklin D. Roosevelt, along with Basil O'Conner, established a non-profit organization to create a vaccine for Polio. At the time, polio affected about 50,000 Americans each year. In 1952 with funding from the March of Dimes Dr. Thomas Salk created the first experimental vaccine for Polio. After many years of testing, this vaccine became a standard vaccine given to all babies- and is still being used today. How great is it that they actually succeeded at their goal? Since 1958 when the vaccine was complete the March of Dimes has been funding cutting edge research and innovative programs to save babies from birth defects, premature birth and low birthweight. I think we have all benefited from the research and education that the March of Dimes has provided whether we realize it or not!