March of Dimes is a non-profit organization that works to improve the health of mothers and babies. The organization was founded in 1938 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to combat polio. Today, March of Dimes focuses on preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. The organization funds research, provides education and support to families, and advocates for policies that improve maternal and child health. March of Dimes is headquartered in White Plains, New York.