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Project Help Health Education Leads to Progress

The Health Education Leads to Progress program is designed to provide financial support to the March of Dimes in its fight against birth defects. Outstanding FBLA chapter participants are rewarded at the National Leadership Conference each year .For 60 years, the March of Dimes has worked to improve the health of America's children. And for over 25 years, FBLA-PBL has worked with the March of Dimes to help more babies get a health start in life.

The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. The March of Dimes carries out this mission through the Campaign for Healthier Babies which includes programs of research, community service, education and advocacy.

With the help of the FBLA-PBL, the March of Dimes has made these important strides:

Four scientists whose research received support from the March of Dimes won the Nobel Prize.

In 1976, the March of Dimes established a system of neonatal intensive care units to care for sick babies.

In 1985, March of Dimes funded research contributed to the development of surfactant therapy--helping to save the lives of thousands of premature babies.

In 1996, the March of Dimes led the successful effort to encourage the FDA to fortify enriched grain products with folic acid, a B vitamin that helps prevent certain birth defects.

Also in 1996, clinical trials of nitric oxide treatment proved effective in helping to save the lives of babies with a life-threatening lung disease.

These accomplishments were achieved because of the support and dedication of March of Dimes volunteers like the members of FBLA-PBL.

Saving Babies: Community Leadership Makes a Difference

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