The mission of The March of Dimes is to improve the lives of babies by preventing birth defects, prematurity and infant mortality.

The Philadelphia AIR Awards, now in its 15th year, is an annual March of Dimes fund-raising event honoring and celebrating Philadelphia-area Achievement In Radio, an event presented by broadcasters for broadcasters to raise money for the Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter of The March of Dimes.

The March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation is a tax-exempt charitable organization which complies with Better Business Bureau standards for charitable solicitations. More info at the BBB Wise Giving Alliance website www.GIVE.org.