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Emily Lynne Ion

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

We are wondering...

Do you know a Mom on a Mission?

Healthy Child’s Mom on a Mission Award was introduced for the first time in 2009. Each year going forward we want to honor one special and inspiring American woman dedicated to creating healthier and happier environments for children and families.

Last year we honored Shelby Rodriguez, a particularly passionate and dedicated mother who successfully fought for clean air in her community. After a massive roof tarring project caused her family to have symptoms like burning throat, sores in the nose, and a persistent cough, Shelby distributed flyers, created an online petition, appealed to her local representatives, registered complaints with the Air Quality District, and organized an EPA meeting to demand an end to the pollution. Read Shelby's full story here, and you'll surely be as awed and inspired by her as we were.

To honor Shelby, Healthy Child flew her to Los Angeles, where she and her family stayed in a luxury, eco-friendly hotel in Beverly Hills. She attended our annual Healthy Child Awards gala at the Montage Hotel, and was presented with her award in front of over 200 people, including celebrities, activists, policy makers, and leaders of business. People Magazine was so impressed that they covered Shelby's story in a feature that was syndicated nationwide.

Now, we're looking for another fabulous mother to honor similarly in 2010. Do you have someone special (or yourself) you'd like to nominate? Get started!

All the information you need is on our website and we'll be reviewing and accepting applications until July of this year.

Healthy Child Healthy World has been empowering families for over 17 years. In response, they've done some pretty amazing things.

What are you waiting for?

Posted by Christopher Gavigan on 01/28/2010 at 11:31 AM

Brendan,

I can appreciate your desire to be recognized too! As fathers, we make significant impacts in our children’s life and in keeping our homes healthy and happy. Your point is well received and we’ll think of ways to include Dads more and perhaps for their own specific engagement moment.

Keep up the good work, Dad!

Christopher

Posted by Brendan on 01/26/2010 at 04:41 PM

Maybe we could change it to 2010 and have it such as “Calling all moms and or Dads”! What do you think? Times have changed, Dads make caring parents too.

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