Help us mark the first World Birth
Defects Day by participating in social media activities and sharing a story
about the impact of birth defects on you and your family.
The March of Dimes and 11 other international organizations,
including the CDC and the WHO, have created the first-ever World Birth Defects
Day on March 3rd. We hope to raise awareness of this serious global problem and
advocate for more prevention, care and research to help babies and children.
Birth defects affect 1 in 33 infants
worldwide. Half of these birth defects will be detected soon after birth; the
other half will be diagnosed during the first year of life. Birth defects are a
major cause of death in infants and young children. Babies who survive are
at an increased risk for life-long disabilities.
We need you.
On March 3rd, share your story about
the impact of birth defects on you, your child or someone you know. With our
partners, we’ll be urging governments, non-governmental organizations,
policymakers, researchers, and health care providers around the world to help
us work together toward a healthier future for children.
What can you do?
1. Post an announcement
on your blog, Facebook, Twitter or other social media platform.
2. Register to be a part of
the World Birth Defects Day Thunderclap. A message will be sent out
at 9:00 a.m. EST on March 3 to help raise awareness.
3. Join the Buzzday
on Twitter on March 3rd. Plan to send one or more messages using the #WorldBDDay
tag at some point during the day. Retweet both promotional and day-of messages
to build our buzz for the day.
We look forward to having you join
the conversation. Together, we can make strides to improve knowledge and raise
awareness.
For more information, email AskUs@marchofdimes.org.
See other topics in the series on Delays and Disabilities- How to get help
for your child, here.
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