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They know it's for the babies! March of Dimes riders want all babies to get a
healthy start. Bikers for Babies allows riders and motorcycle lovers to promote the support
they give to the March of Dimes mission, while educating family and friends
about the seriousness of premature birth.
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They know that:
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There has been more than a 30% rise in premature birth since 1981.
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More than half a million babies are born prematurely each year in the United States. That's almost
1,400 per day.
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13 babies die every day from complications related to pre-term birth.
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Premature babies who survive could face a lifetime of health issues such as chronic
lung disease or vision and hearing loss.
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The average medical cost for a full-term baby is $3,325, compared with
$32,325 for a baby born prematurely.
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1 in 8 babies is born prematurely.
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Premature birth is the leading cause of death in the first month of life.
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You can help the March of Dimes
find the causes of premature birth and birth defects.
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