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I’ve Been Named a Delegate for the United Nations Foundation’s Shot@Life Champion Summit!

posted in soul on Feb 8, 2013 for theme: february

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I’m so proud to announce that I’ve been chosen as a delegate for the United Nations Foundation’s 2013 Shot@Life Champion Summit, February 10 to 12, in Washington, DC.

Representing 37 states, the delegates include bloggers, parents, students, professionals and activists who believe in the importance of global vaccines.

Shot at Life

According to Jamie Whalen, Shot@Life campaign associate, “Our champions represent our strongest supporters across the nation – individuals who are dedicating their voice and support to stand up for childhood in developing countries. With fundraising, advocacy and media training, these champions will walk away with plans for taking simple yet impactful steps toward reducing the mortality rate of children under five by 2015 by helping to give every child a shot at a healthy life.”

Shot at Life

A national call to action for this global cause, the United Nations Foundation’s Shot@Life campaign rallies the American public, members of Congress and civil society partners around the fact that a child’s life can be saved EVERY 20 SECONDS by expanding access to vaccines. By encouraging Americans to learn about, advocate for and donate vaccines, the campaign will decrease vaccine-preventable childhood deaths and give children a shot at a healthy life.

I’ll be reporting from the Summit and when I get back, but meanwhile I hope you’ll check out shot@life.org for more information. Each day in February, as part of 28 Days of Impact, a follow-up to last year’s Blogust, they’ll be sharing incredible stories about the impact that vaccines have on people around the world.

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7 Responses for “I’ve Been Named a Delegate for the United Nations Foundation’s Shot@Life Champion Summit!”

  1. February 8, 2013 at 7:39 am
    Rachel M Harari says:

    You are so incredible Lois. They found a gem in you, for sure. Please let me know what I can do to help. This is such a worthy cause.

  2. February 8, 2013 at 9:30 am
    Vicki says:

    I just read about this in the CV News last night! What an honor Lois! You three do so much for so many! StyleSubstanceSoul.com is so inspiring for me…Thank you! Just made a donation and will be thinking of you this weekend.

  3. February 8, 2013 at 9:30 am
    Haralee says:

    What a great honor!

  4. February 10, 2013 at 7:12 am
    Helene says:

    Lois, how exciting! Can’t wait to hear more. Congrats!

  5. February 10, 2013 at 7:14 am
    Stacy Everett says:

    Congratulations, I know you’ll add tremendous value to the proceedings.

  6. February 10, 2013 at 8:06 am
    Robin Martin says:

    Congrats to you Lois! What a great cause too! Woohoo!

  7. February 10, 2013 at 7:49 pm
    Priscilla Nelson Johnson says:

    Lois, beyond INSPIRING! AWESOME! and just plain COOL!! Can’t wait to hear all about it!

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