In conjunction with County Executive Marc Elrich, the county’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) and UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO are supporting the “Labor of Love Initiative” for March of Dimes from Oct. 29-Nov. 19.
“For more than 80 years, the March of Dimes has been improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature births and lowering infant mortality rates,” said County Executive Elrich. “I want to thank ABS and MCGEO for teaming up to support the March of Dimes through their ‘Labor of Love’ campaign. In addition to the health and safety benefits ABS provides Montgomery County through safe alcohol distribution, we are proud of the contributions of ABS employees through volunteering, fundraising and supporting nonprofit partners like the March of Dimes.”
During the campaign, all ABS retail stores will ask patrons to donate to support the March of Dimes and the Labor of Love Initiative and round their purchases up to the nearest dollar.
The March of Dimes finds and supports innovative research to solve the biggest problems in maternal and infant health, advocates for prioritization of our nation’s moms and babies and action to improve their health and educates and helps every family have healthy pregnancies regardless of wealth, race, gender, or geography.
“Supporting March of Dimes is a great way for us all to give back to our local community,” said ABS Director Kathie Durbin. “ABS has always been committed to public health and safety, and this campaign is a natural extension of that commitment. Together we can help ensure that every mom and every baby has the best possible start.”
ABS and UFC Local 1994 MCGEO have set a $60,000 goal for the initiative with funds going to improve March of Dimes mental health, help babies to be healthy and strong and protect the health of families through programs and advocacy.
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