Did you know that every year 8 million children under the age of five die. They are dying of completely avoidable causes, such as diarrhoea and pneumonia. No parent should see their child die because they can’t get basic treatment.
This Tuesday, the world leaders are meeting at the United Nations and Save the Children are asking David Cameron to put health workers at the heart of his government's plans to help save children's lives in poorer countries.
I have signed the Save The Children Petition. Can you please do the same. Save the Children would like 60,000 by the day of the summit. So please help, please sign. Together we can make a difference.
2. Why not take part in the challenge set by HelloItsGemma and Michelle? They want (need) to see 100 posts of 100 words linked up here by Tuesday. If 100 bloggers write a post and encourage more signatures it will go a long way to obtaining those much needed remaining 20,000 signatures. Write your 100 words about a great health professional you have encountered in your life.
3. Add a link to the petition and either link or add in some information from Save the Children about the #Healthworkers campaign.
4. Link to bloggers and vloggers you know and encourage them to take part.
5. Spread the news on Facebook, Twitter, any way you can.
My 100 Words:-
When my little boy was just 4 days all, the health visitor came out to see him. His breathing wasn't great, he appeared to be rasping and she called a 999 ambulance for him. I was told to get a bag ready to go, so I did. The ambulance staff were great, along with the hospital staff. They cannot be praised enough. His nasal passages were blocked with solid mucus. He needed immediate attention to get them clear. My little boy got the care he deserved and recovered, for that I am eternally grateful to health workers.
No Child Born to Die.
I was tagged by the lovely Ruth at Geekmummy. I think everyone I can think of has been tagged, if you haven't and would like to do this, please feel free. The more signatures and exposure the better.
