CHILDREN'S WEEK Australia October 23 - 31 Children's Week is an annual event celebrated in Australia during the fourth week in October. It begins on the Saturday prior to Universal Children's day which is always held on the 4th Wednesday of October in Australia. Children's Week celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood. It is also a time for children to demonstrate their talents, skills and abilities. Thousands of children and their families around the country … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Anna Grafton/Jarvis
October 15, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women has been inspired by Malawi to Celebrate the Life of this yet another amazing woman. This woman's memory and prime Tribute to Life was the creation of MOTHERS' DAY and inspiring FATHER'S DAY, later in 1910. May all the Mothers and Fathers on our planet thank this Woman of Action for taking the lead in Celebration of Motherhood/Fatherhood, one of the most important roles any woman can have, play or stand it for.... WOMAN of ACTION Anna … [Read more...]
Infant Loss Remembrance Day – International Wave of Light – October 15 – 7PM
October 15, 2010 by
International Wave of Light 'Infant Loss Remembrance Day' October 15 Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is a day of remembrance for pregnancy loss and infant death which includes but is not limited to miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, or the death of a newborn. It is observed annually in the United States and Canada on October 15. The day is observed with remembrance ceremonies and candle-lighting vigils, concluding with the International Wave of … [Read more...]
National School Lunch Week – Oct. 11-15
October 12, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women is calling all Mothers and Childcare workers to listen.... What's on Your Tray? "School Lunch - What's on Your Tray?" helps students learn that eating a healthy and nutritious school lunch is essential to help them get the most out of your action-packed day! Whether is a literal school lunch tray, or a busy academic and social calendar, what's on a tray says a lot about a student's personality! The highlight of the "School Lunch - What's on Your Tray?' campaign is a … [Read more...]
INSPIRATIONAL – Women Leadership is Key
October 11, 2010 by
COUNT the ratio in this Graduation Class .....boys? ....girls? Think Leadership possibilities....girls, step up! … [Read more...]
HEALTH for WOMEN – Preventive Services for Women and Families
October 11, 2010 by
Secretary Sebelius discusses the Affordable Care Act and how it provides more access to treatment and preventive services for all Americans, especially women and families, with National Campaign Director at MomsRising, Donna Norton, and actress and Women's Health advocate Fran Drescher, founder of CancerSchmancer.org http://www.HealthCare.gov … [Read more...]
A Vaccine for Breast Cancer? – Naomi Barr, O The Oprah Magazine
October 2, 2010 by
A Vaccine for Breast Cancer? By Naomi Barr O, The Oprah Magazine | Photo: Levi Brown A potential vaccine has made headlines, but researchers still must prove that it will work in women. Imagine if you could reduce or even eliminate your risk for breast cancer with just the prick of a needle. You may have heard about a new vaccine with the potential to stop many breast tumors in their tracks. But is the buzz warranted? Human clinical trials to test the vaccine's … [Read more...]
Maya Angelou – Phenomenal Woman & music Rhythm of your Heart.
October 1, 2010 by
PHENOMENAL WOMAN Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size But when I start to tell them, They think I'm telling lies. I say, It's in the reach of my arms The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips. I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me. I walk into a room Just as cool as you please, And to a man, The fellows stand or Fall down on their knees. Then they swarm around me, A hive of honey bees. I … [Read more...]
Simchat Torah, Isreal – September 30~31
September 30, 2010 by
Israel observes Simchat Torah September 30-31 Israel celebrates Simchat Torah as a two day holiday. On the Hebrew calendar, the autumnal holiday of Sukkot is immediately followed by the Shemini Atzeret. Shemini Atzeret is a two-day holiday and the festivities for the Simchat Torah are observed on the second day. The first day of the two day holiday is called “Shemini Atzeret” and the second day is called “Simchat Torah”. According to Halaka, both days are officially Shemini … [Read more...]
Kimberley Perry, Director – Girl Up!
September 29, 2010 by
Donate | View in browser It has been a whirlwind last week for Girl Up, and the fun continues through the end of this week! In recent days, the campaign has gotten tons of buzz thanks to our partners, Champions, and supporters like you as together we made the issues of adolescent girls a favorite discussion topic during UN Week in New York City, at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), and on major TV news programs. Here are some of our favorite moments so far: Our Global Advocate … [Read more...]
