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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Fundraising with Social Media

Using social media is a great way to spread the word about your Family Team. You can use Facebook and Twitter to recruit walkers, raise money and share status updates on your progress with friends and family. You can even send out animated emails starring you or your child. These tools are a fun and great way to get your team excited about March for Babies. Check out this great video on March for Babies fundraising tips.


Badges: Log in to your account and click the “Get Custom Fundraising Badges” button. Grab a dynamic fundraising badge for your blog, website or e-mail signature. Choose from three sizes, personalize with your picture, message and fundraising goal - It's easy!

Animated e-card: Add some fun to the messages you send asking your friends to donate. Log in and click the “Send Animated E-cards” button to create your own personalized, animated e-card. The card includes a link back to your March for Babies personal page.

Facebook application: Log in to marchforbabies.org and click the button on the left side of your dashboard to get the app. You can tie your March for Babies account to your Facebook account and use our app to access a variety of sharing tools: post to your wall, post to friends, invite friends to walk with you, tweet the link to your March for Babies personal page.

Facebook: Instead of, or in addition to the Facebook app, friend “March of Dimes” and share their posts on your wall. Always enter the link to your March for Babies personal page in your status or comments. This helps your friends understand why you’re asking for their support and easily link to your page to donate.

Twitter: follow “@marchforbabies” so their tweets will show on your timeline; tweet about your fundraising or your team and ask your followers to help, always include the link to your March for Babies personal page.


LinkedIn: Login and share your participation in the status box or post team updates. Be sure to include the link to your March for Babies page. You can post to Twitter from LinkedIn too, if you’d like.

Mobile Applications: Fundraise on the go! Click on the graphic on the left side of your dashboard or go to the App Store/Marketplace to download the March for Babies iPhone or Android app; you can update your page, send e-mails and record donations anytime, anywhere.

Mobile website: We’ve optimized marchforbabies.org for smartphones so it automatically detects when you’re visiting on your smartphone and makes it easy to see on a mobile device.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Preemies Today Receives a March of Dimes Grant






The March of Dimes Maryland-National Capital Area Chapter has awarded a grant to Preemies Today to support Education to Reduce the Risk of Preterm Births for NICU Parents, that is aimed at underserved maternal and child health needs in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore metropolitan areas. This project will create a culturally sensitive video that demonstrates methods families can use to decrease their risk for a subsequent preterm birth and improve health and development outcomes of their post-NICU graduate babies. It is known that mothers who delivery prematurely are at greater risk for subsequent premature births and children born prematurely are at higher risk for developmental delays.

"We will use this grant as seed money to meet our objective of providing mothers and babies with risk reduction education," said Mary Beth Hazelgrove, Executive Director of Preemies Today. "We are grateful to those volunteers who support the March of Dimes by participation in events like March for Babies and who donate in other ways. That participation and those donations make this grant possible," she said.

Preemies Today is a volunteer-based organization whose mission is to advocate for families experiencing the traumatic event of a premature birth. Founded in 2003, Preemies Today provides parent-to-parent support, educational lectures, NICU baby showers, NICU Care bags, and social opportunities for families affected by prematurity. For more information, visit the Preemies Today website at PreemiesToday.org.

The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature births and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies and in 2003 launched a campaign to address the increasing rate of premature birth. For more information, visit the March of Dimes or its Spanish language website at nacersano.org.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Meet the Raak’s

When we found out we were pregnant with our second son, Henry, we assumed we would have the same experience we had with our oldest son, Oliver. Unfortunately at 24 weeks we went into pre-term labor. Thankfully, in a joint effort between Virginia Hospital Center and Georgetown University Hospital, the doctors and nurses were able to stop the contractions and we were able to hold off for two more weeks.

We did our best to prepare our family for the difficult time ahead. The information and support from the March of Dimes came as a welcome surprise to us. We knew we could rely on the March of Dimes website to read other parents’ postings and find comfort in knowing we were not alone and that there was such a great support system already in place for our family. In fact, the realization that pre- term labor is so common--more than half a million babies are born too soon each year--made us realize how lucky we were to have such an easy pregnancy with Oliver.

Henry was born at 26 weeks and was in the hospital for three months. Those months were a roller coaster: good news then bad news, progress then setbacks. But throughout the whole process we were able to take advantage of the support meetings and events the March of Dimes sponsored where we were free to open up and talk to medical staff and especially other NICU families about our experiences.

Henry just turned 1 and he is a healthy and happy baby boy with a bright future ahead of him. Our hope in sharing our story is to make others aware of all that March of Dimes has done and will do in the future for babies and their families and most importantly- the realization that babies born too soon is more common than we think. Spread the word! It’s so important to continue the funding of programs and research geared at giving each baby a healthy life.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Register Online for March for Babies 2012

March for Babies 2012 is live on line! You can register your Family Team for March for Babies 2012. Visit marchforbabies.org and enter your username and password. You will be able to update your team’s website by adding a new message or picture. You may want to send a holiday message to friends and family now to ask for donations. It’s the season of giving! If you need help activating your website, please contact your March for Dimes staff liaison – we are happy to help!

Also, make sure to mark your calendar for March for Babies 2012.

April 21st
Allegany County

April 22th
Harford County
Wicomico County

April 28th
Prince George’s
Washington County

April 29th
Caroline County
Frederick County
Prince William County

May 5st
Greater Baltimore
Montgomery County
St. Mary’s / Calvert County
Worchester County

May 6th
Charles County
Fairfax County

May 12th
Washington DC


Happy Holidays from the March of Dimes Maryland-National Capital Area!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

2nd Annual Trail Run For Healthier Babies


Just in time for the holidays, we’ve got a race for you! Come out and take the Trail Run Challenge on November 5th, 2011 in Gambrill State Park in Frederick, MD. 7 mile and 2 mile options. If you run fast enough, you could win a roundtrip ticket on Airtran. First place male and female finisher of the 7 mile Race each wins 1 roundtrip ticket! Register today!


Nancy Wiley, nwiley@marchofdimes.com


World Prematurity Day is November 17th


The global problem of premature birth


The March of Dimes White Paper on Preterm Birth: The Global & Regional Toll (.PDF) estimates that nearly 13 million babies worldwide are born preterm each year. Over one million of these babies die during the neonatal period due to complications of prematurity. Organizations of parents affected by a premature birth are raising awareness of the problem in their countries and taking important steps to help reduce mortality and associated disability among babies born preterm. March of Dimes is helping to bring leading parents' organizations together to collaborate on successful strategies for reducing the toll of preterm birth worldwide. Strategies include raising awareness of the problem, facilitating health care professional training and parent education and improving the quality of care for preterm babies.

Organizations currently working with the March of Dimes include:

· EFCNI (Europe)

· Little Big Souls (Austrlia)

· National Premmie Foundation (Africa)


Where the United States stands on prematurity

1 in 8 babies are born premature. Every year, more than half a million babies are born too soon in the United States. Our country’s premature birth rate has risen by 36 percent over the last 25 years. That’s serious cause for concern.

Premature birth
costs society more than $26 billion a year and takes a high toll on families. Babies born just a few weeks early are at risk of severe health problems and lifelong disabilities. Premature birth is the number 1 killer of newborns.

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Help Fight premature birth:

· Join us on face book and learn more about the problem.

· Show your support with others from all over the world

· Update your status.

Visit Facebook.com/WorldPrematurityDay

Order Your Health Babies are Worth the Wait Tee-shirt.

The Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait T-shirts are now available to order from our vendor. These shirts are available in white or purple, short sleeve, regular or maternity style. To order individual shirts click here.

hkane@marchofdimes.com

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

The Chapter office is moving

Starting September 1st the Chapter office will be located at:

2120 Washington Blvd. Suite 425

Arlington VA 22204

Due to the Verizon Strike our phones will not be operational for a short time. If you need to get in contact with any March of Dimes staff please e-mail them. The main March of Dimes phone number, 703-824-0111 will be in service during this time if you can not get a hold of staff via e-mail. If you have any question or concerns please contact Heather Kane at hkane@marchofdimes.com

Monday, August 22, 2011

2011 Southern Maryland Bikers for Babies

Date: October 9, 2011
Location: Maryland International Speedway

Join us for the 8th Annual Southern Maryland Bikers for Babies!

Sunday, October 9, 2011. Registration begins at 11:00 am at Maryland International Raceway in Budds Creek, Maryland. Come early and enjoy music by the Sam Grow Band, visit the vendors, register for the tattoo contest or bike show; judging at noon. The 45 mile police escorted ride will begin at 2:00 with official line-up and start on the ¼ mile-racing track and will take you on a scenic ride through beautiful Southern Maryland when the fall foliage is at it’s peak. The ride will end at Apehangers Bar & Grill in Bel Alton, Maryland for a free after ride party with all the trimmings, including live entertainment by The Craze and Naked! All proceeds benefit the March of Dimes.

Help us give every baby a healthy, happy "birth" day.

Please join Bikers for Babies today!

Jennifer Abell jabell@marchofdimes.com

Sunday, August 14, 2011

March of Dimes Golf for Babies


Maryland March of Dimes 4th Annual Golf for Babies event will be held Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the Greystone Golf Course in Baltimore County, MD. This exciting event will kick off at 11am with registration and a box lunch on the course. Golfers will enjoy 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner, prizes, awards and a silent auction, among more than 100 Baltimore area business leaders. The tournament will include 3 divisions, Men’s, Women’s and Mixed. For more information or to donate a silent auction package, contact Deanna Figiel at dfigiel@marchofdimes.com or 410.752-8178 (t)

TEAM OPPORTUNITIES:
*GOLD (4 golfers) - $1,750
*SILVER (2 golfers) - $900
*BRONZE (1 golfer) - $450

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:
*Title Sponsor (8 golfers) - $5,000
*Dinner or Lunch (4 golfers) - $2,500
*Auction (4 golfers) - $2,500
*Cart (4 golfers) - $2,500
*Practice Tee or Scoreboard (4 golfers) - $2,500
*Putting Contest (4 golfers) - $2,500
*Signage (4 golfers) - $2,500

Deanna Figiel at Dfigiel@marchofdimes.com

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Become A March of Dimes Volunteer Advocate And Make A Difference


Advocate That Made a Difference: Highlight Volunteer Advocate Jill Wood

Jill and her husband were joyfully celebrating the healthy birth of their first daughter. But her first night home from the hospital, the baby died. The autopsy found that she had an undiagnosed metabolic birth defect. Jill and her husband converted their pain and loss into action. In 2002, Jill testified before Congress in support of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act (.PDF, 14KB). In 2008, the bill was signed into law by President George W. Bush. As a result, in 2010, national guidelines for newborn screening were issued to promote the screening of all babies for life-threatening, identifiable, but treatable, disorders in every state.

Many families have compelling stories that they can share to make changes to improve the quality of healthcare for all babies. By becoming a volunteer advocate, you can help the March of Dimes in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia make a difference in the lives of mothers and babies. As volunteer advocate, you could share your story on our website, testify before government officials, speak publicly at events, and speak to the media reporters about how your story relates to the March of Dimes public affairs agenda. Each story has a powerful message and we want you to be able to tell yours. Every story matters to us. To find out more about becoming a volunteer advocate contact: Dona Dei (ddei@marchofdimes.com)

The March of Dimes Public Affairs agenda focuses on public policies and programs that relate to the Foundation’s mission of improving the health of infants and children by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Listed are the issues requiring participation by local March of Dimes chapters:

• Access to health coverage for women of child bearing age, infants, and children
• Research funding to prevent prematurity, birth defects, and infant mortality
• Prevention and treatment to improve maternal, infant, and child health
• Institutional concerns pertaining to tax-exempt organizations
By establishing a short list of advocacy issue priorities, all chapters and the National Office will be able to speak with one voice about the Foundation’s legislative and regulatory agenda. To fined our more visit the March of Dimes Advocacy Center.





Heather Kane
hkane@marchofdimes.com

NICU Graduate Shirts

Help support the March of Dimes by purchasing these products for your pehttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifrsonal use or give as gifts to family and friends. With every purchase you make, a portion of the proceeds directly benefits the March of Dimes.

Many of you have asked were you can get NICU Graduate shirts and sweatshirts for your children and the whole family. They also have bibs, receiving blankets, and cute cuddly bears. To find all the great March of Dimes products check out it out at http://www.awarenessproductsonline.com/mod_individual. You can also still order Family Team Merchandise at http://eagraphics.com/familyteamoptions.






Heather Kane
Hkane@marchofdimes.com

Monday, May 23, 2011

Dulles Greenway’s Sixth Annual Drive for Charity


In 2011, the Drive for Charity is Thursday May 19th and we are working with the following five charities and the Dulles Greenway Scholarship program to share in the distribution of the Drive for Charity’s one-day revenues:


• The March of Dimes (National Capital Area chapter)
• Every Citizen Has Opportunities (ECHO)
• Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS)
• FreshAir/Full Care
• Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
• Dulles Greenway Citizenship Award

Dulles Greenway Scholarships

Education is a foundation for the future and the Dulles Greenway has long recognized the up and coming shining stars in Loudoun County. In 2000, we established the annual Dulles Greenway Citizenship Award, a scholarship to assist graduating seniors from Loudoun public high schools.

The Dulles Greenway Citizenship Award was designed to commend and reward those students who consistently reflect excellence in character and who have demonstrated their leadership skills by making a positive contribution to the community. We are proud to have provided scholarships for 91 Loudoun County Students, with at least one student from each of the County’s twelve High Schools. The Dulles Greenway will continue to work with Loudoun County schools and support the future of education.


For more information contact: Tina Cavucci

March of Dimes Golf for Babies



Enjoy a day of golf, contests and awards during the 30th annual March of Dimes Golf for Babies Monday, June 13, at Mount Vernon Country Club in Alexandria, Va.

Golf for Babies begins with a shotgun start at noon and includes 18 holes of golf, awards reception and live and silent auctions. Auction items include a threesome of golf with PGA President Allen Wronowski, weekend getaways, restaurant meals, sports memorabilia and tickets and suites to area sporting events.

Angie Goff of WUSA9 News Now will serve as mistress of ceremonies at the awards reception.

To register as a team and pay online, click Register Now. To learn more about corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tina Cavucci at (703) 824-0111, ext. 20.

Proceeds from Golf for Babies will fund March of Dimes programs of research, community services, education and advocacy to help save babies.


REGISTER NOW


Schedule:
10:30 a.m.: Registration

11 a.m.: Lunch

Noon: Shotgun start

5:30 p.m.: Cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, and awards program

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Join us at New York J&P Pizza in Finksburg to support the March of Dimes

Celebrate before or after the Baltimore March for Babies by treating yourself to some great food!

Date: Friday, May 13th AND Saturday, May 14th
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Place: New York J&P Pizza - Finksburg
3000 Gamber Road
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-8841
www.newyorkjandppizza.com
(Dine-In, Carryout, Delivery)

March of Dimes will earn 15% of the fundraiser’s total sales.

Courtney.thompson@gmail.com
Team: Faith, Hope & GRACE

Friday, April 22, 2011

Meet Paul Daniel



My pregnancy with Paul seemed like a normal pregnancy. We were very happy when we found out we were expecting; everything was going so well, although I did tend to worry a lot. I was a preemie (32 weeks), so I always worried about something happening. I had an occasional problem here and there, but it wasn’t a big deal. A red flag for me was not gaining weight. I lost a total of 13lbs while I was pregnant. My "problems" were always brushed off as me being a worried first time mom.

May 10th started off as every other day. I got up and went to work as a federal officer at NASA. Throughout the day I had cramps that kept getting worse and worse. I kept brushing them off, but one of my fellow officers encouraged me to call my OB, so I did. He said it was ok. I got off of work and went home to lay down hoping the pain would stop. It didn't. I woke up, and the pain was worse-cramps about 2-4 minutes apart-and I had these weird urge to "push". My husband and I rushed to Holy Cross Hospital where we arrived after 30 minutes in rush hour traffic. I was taken to triage; I was so confused and scared. The hooked me up to monitors, but the monitors picked up no contractions at all. I will never forget the look on the doctor’s and the words that came out of his mouth "Get her to L&D stat, she is fully dilated and I see the baby’s head". At this point we were in complete shock. All I could think was “why me, why us?” But they kept reassuring me; everyone was trying to stay strong for me.

As they were prepping me for delivery they lost his heart beat. They found it again by time we got to the OR; he was in distress and they had to perform an emergency cesarean.

I remember waking up in recovery with my OB standing over me. The first thing I said was “Is my baby ok, is he alive?” I was so relieved when he said; “Yes he is in the NICU and stable.” Paul Daniel was born May 10, 2007 at 10:06 PM - 14 weeks early. He was 1lb 13.9oz and 12 3/4 inches long. The first time I met my son was 3 days later, Mother’s day. The next 80 days were a blur, some I wish not to remember. Paul did well, at 12 hours old he was extubated and did well for about a week, then he went in to full respiratory failure. They told us he was not going to make it through the weekend; words we never wanted to hear. We were so scared, depressed, hurting. We just wanted to help our baby, we would have done anything and everything we could to keep him with us. We had him baptized. For about two weeks he went back and forth, up and down, good days, bad days. Eventually he made a complete turn around and was extubated for good. From there it was mostly up hill. Finally after those 80- days he came home. He came with oxygen and an apnea monitor, but it was the best day of our lives; we were so relieved. The happiness was short lived when Paul quit breathing and turned blue. He had to be rushed to Children’s Hospital by ambulance where he stayed for 8 days. After that hospital stay it was all up hill improving more and more every day.

Paul is now a healthy, happy almost 4 year old. He does suffer from chronic lung disease, asthma, reflux and obstructive sleep apnea. He also has ear tubes from chronic ear infections. He is caught up developmentally.

To this day we still do not know why he was born early, but since then we have had another child who is now 14 months old. I found out with my second child that I have incompetent cervix. I was able to carry him to 37 weeks with the help of a cerclage, 20 weeks of strict bed rest and the 17P shot.

Paul has exceeded so many people’s expectations. We are so blessed to have him with us here today.




Heather Kane hkane@marchofdimes.com

Friday, April 15, 2011

What to Expect on March for Babies Day

March for Babies Day is a fun-filled, family-oriented event. This is a day of celebration of all babies: those born healthy, those struggling to thrive and those who didn't go home. Below are a few frequently asked questions. Your team captain will receive a special e-mail from the March of Dimes with site-specific information.

1. What should walkers wear?
Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes (in layers to accommodate temperature changes), cotton or wool socks, and walking or tennis shoes.

2. What happens if it rains?
Toss an umbrella in the trunk of your car. March for Babies takes place rain or shine. If it rains and it would be dangerous to walk, the route will be shortened.

3. What time do I need to arrive?
Check-in and registration begins one hour before the walk. But if you've already turned in your money on Bank Day or did all of your fundraising online, come at least 30 minutes early to enjoy the stage program. Walk start times vary by site.

4. What do I do with my cash and check donations?
If you're walking with a team, ask your team captain about turning in cash and checks before walk day. If you're an individual walker, bring the monies with you to the walk or contact your local office for a special mailing address.

5. Can I bring my children in strollers?
The March of Babies wouldn't be a celebration without children and strollers. All of the routes are on stroller-friendly paths.

6. Are there checkpoints or snacks along the route?
There are checkpoints along the route that will provide rest, refreshments and information. Most will have water and some even have a snack.

7. Can I bring my dog?
March for Babies events are held at a variety of sites, including public parks and private property. If you are considering bringing man's best friend, please contact your local office for possible restrictions. Please consider the breed of your pet and that babies and small children will be at March for Babies.

8. Will there be children's activities at my walk site?
We encourage all walkers to bring their children to March for Babies. Children's activities, which vary by site, include face painting, games, bounce houses and the Fun Bus.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact your local March of Dimes office.

Do you want to learn how to fundraise online through e-mail and Facebook or how to get your team re-registered for 2011?

Join one of the free conference call web meetings to learn more!
Each call will include: How to sign back up / Engage fellow team members / Fundraise online / Using Facebook and widgets
• Tuesday, April 19 call will start at 8:15pm*
o Call in 800-411-7650 then enter code 90360#
o Click Here to launch web meeting program at 8pm or after


• Wednesday, April 20 call will start at 8:15pm*
o Call in 800-411-7650 then enter code 90659#
o Click Here to launch web meeting program at 8pm or after

* We recommend logging in to the web meeting system between 8 and 8:15pm to ensure a connection.

* All times listed are eastern daylight savings time
Thanks again for all you do!

Heather Kane

March for Babies Bank Days

Bank Day is a great opportunity for you to turn in your team’s money and to pick up your team member’s T-Shirts. Coming to Bank Day allows you to enjoy March for Babies without handling money or standing in line for registration.
Look below for a bank location and time that works for you.
Thank you for your support!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Harford County

Allegany County

Wicomico County

Thursday, April 14, 2011
Prince George’s County

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
St. Mary’s County

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Washington County
Caroline County

Thursday, April 28, 2011
Montgomery County
Charles County
Frederick County
Prince William County

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Worcester County

Thursday, May 5, 2011
Loudoun County
Washington, D.C.

Thursday, May 12, 2011
Fairfax County

Team Captains will receive detailed information from their staff liaison, however if you have specific questions, please contact your staff liaison or Heather Kane at hkane@marchofdimes.com.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Brayden Hurley Hatchett



September 29, 2008 – October 21, 2008
2 Pounds 9 Ounces
15 Inches Long

On April 24, 2008 we were elated when we found out we were expecting our first child due December 22, 2008. Things were going well until our 20 week sonogram at which time they noticed that my cervix was funneling. I was put on strict bed rest at home.

The next weeks we faced day-by-day just hoping for one more week to pass. Nine weeks later on a Friday my water broke. After rushing home from work my husband picked me up and we headed straight to St. Joseph’s Hospital. Immediately I was given the first round of corticosteroid shot and was lucky enough to receive the second shot 24 hours later to help develop our son’s lungs.

On Monday, September 29, 2008 at 9:08p.m. our son was delivered via emergency c-section. He was perfect. All 10 fingers and toes, lots of dark hair and such a perfect smile. He was everything we had prayed and hoped for our son.

On Brayden’s 18th day of life I found blood in his stole when changing his diaper. After showing the NICU nurse they ordered a set of chest xrays. The results showed that Brayden had an infection and inflammation that causes destruction of the bowel. This disease is none as Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) and affects only 1 in every 2,000 – 4,000 births.

The next three days were a blur during which time Brayden was emergency evacuated to John Hopkins Hospital where we had planned for him to undergo surgery to prevent the intestine from perforation. Taking a turn for the worst, Brayden was not strong enough for surgery. His body was so weak and his chest so extended.

As we sat by his bedside discussing what his quality of life would be if he were to recover from this disease and ultimately trying to make the hardest decision of our life to remove our son from life support. He used all his might to open his little eyes one last time, squeezed his father’s finger and joined the other Angel Babies in heaven.

We felt the most painful emotions anyone can experience but at the same time had a sigh of relief that Brayden made his own choose to meet God. Now 2 ½ years later we are ready to explore options on how we can grow our family and provide Brayden with a brother or sister.

Brayden will always hold a special place in our hearts and will be a big brother to a little sister or brother one day.



Brayden Hurley Hatchett


hkane@marchofdimes.com

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

April is Fundraising Month for March of Dimes at Cornerstone Antiques in Timonium

April is Fundraising Month for March of Dimes Help March of Dimes earn up to $1,000 from Cornerstone Antiques, Consignments and New Home Furnishings HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: SHOP AT CORNERSTONE ANYTIME DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL SIMPLY TELL THE CASHIER THAT YOU ARE SHOPPING FOR THE MARCH OF DIMES AND WE WILL EARN 10% OF THE TOTAL SALES UP TO $1,000! YOU CAN ALSO HELP US EARN $5.00 PER PERSON TOWARDS OUR $1,000 GOAL BY SIMPLY VISITING CORNERSTONE AND LEAVING YOUR NAME AS A SUPPORTER OF THE MARCH OF DIMES (SO BRING A FRIEND!) – NO PURCHASES NECESSARY! Cornerstone Antiques, Consignments & New Home Furnishings 2175 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD 21093 410.561.3767 Baltimore’s favorite place to shop for fine estate furniture by quality makers such as Potthast, Henkel Harris, Biggs, Baker and others new furniture by Bradington Young, Craftmaster and more home furnishings including silver, china, lamps, rugs, mirrors, collectibles and artwork For directions, store hours, and to see pictures of their inventory visit their website: http://www.onlycornerstone.com/ Courtney Thompson Courtney.thompson@gmail.com Team: Faith, Hope & GRACE