It's Wednesday and I am bringing back my absolute favorite series on the blog, Worthy Wednesday. Kicking off today is my friend Andrea. We met at the Shot@Life Summit a few years ago when we sat across from one another at dinner. We chatted away like we were old friends and I have had a special place in my heart for her ever since. Andrea is a true warrior for global vaccines and today I am so ...
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My Happy Birthday #Blogust Post
Today is my birthday! It's a big day and my last year before I start a new age group, 40 and up! It's my first time ever turning 39. I think 39 is a milestone. I have heard many that claim to have turned 39 over and over again. It's funny how they never get to 40. I'm ok with the big 4-0 and have decided I will celebrate and be proud of 40 because that is a huge milestone! As of today, I ...
World Polio Day {Guest Post}
As a Shot@Life Champion I am so hopeful that we WILL eradicate Polio in our lifetime!!!! However, in order to gain more support I think people need a reminder of how it was before we had the polio vaccine. Today's guest post is by my friend Jennifer Carney….. The polio vaccine has been around since the 1950’s. It came about as a result of a monumental effort from an American president ...
Get a shot. Give a Shot
Now through October 14th, when you get a flu shot or any other immunization at Walgreens, they will help provide a life-saving vaccine through the United Nations Foundation's Shot@Life Campaign. Together, we can supply up to three million vaccines1 to children who need it most. Simply go to Walgreens, get a shot and give a shot. HOW TO HELP Get your flu vaccine at Walgreens now till October ...
Penn News and Shot@Life
Yesterday Penn News Today featured an article about me being selected as a Shot@Life Champion and my travels to DC for the Shot@Life Summit. You can see the article here I was, ok fine I still am, so excited about it. I read Penn News Today every single morning to see the newest and most exciting news and research! It features people like my boss and all the other amazing scientists at Penn. ...
Global Mom Relay
JOIN IN THE GLOBAL MOM RELAY http://www.unfoundation.org/globalmomrelay/ What is the Global Mom Relay? • A first-of-its-kind virtual relay with a goal of improving the lives of women and children around the globe. • Combining the power of moms with the power of social media to raise awareness and raise funds • Made up of a series of online conversations to share advice, ...
Shot@Life-What do WE do now??
As many of you know I attended the United Nations Foundation's Shot@Life Summit last week. I lobbied with other Champions to request that our members of Congress support Foreign Aid bills. Currently the US foreign aid funding is less than 1% of the federal budget and global healthcare is only 15% of that 1%. Team New Jersey and a friend from South Dakota met with 5 Congressional offices ...
Worthy Wednesdays: Shot@Life and CleanBirth.org
This week I have decided to write my own post for Worthy Wednesdays. I have been back and forth with when and what to write about my upcoming adventure to Washington, DC for the Shot@Life Summit. In case you haven't heard yet, I am 1 of 100 new Champions selected by the United Nations Shot@Life Program to attend the DC Summit. We will learn the basics about vaccines and how to help advocate for ...
Jen from World Moms Blog heads to Uganda with Shot@Life
All the way from Uganda where she is visiting as part of the first-ever delegation of Shot@Life Champions; Jennifer Burden, Founder of World Moms Blog is guest posting today!!!!! I am thrilled because Jen is my Social Good idol, she highlights so many important issues that affect mothers and children. To learn more just read on........ I don't think I've met anyone more enthusiastic in the ...
WORTHY WEDNESDAYS: GAVI Alliance and Shot@Life
Today's post is from a dear old friend of mine Allison Charleston... Volunteering has always been an important part of my life. In high school and college I was committed to service and spent some free time tutoring kids from a local youth group, raising money for cancer research and working on home repairs at a local Habitat for Humanity house. As a junior and senior in college I lead ...
