The California Breastfeeding Coalition and the California WIC Association, with the help of the California Department of Public Health's Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health and WIC Programs are organizing the state's 3rd Annual Breastfeeding Walk throughout California on Thursday, August 13th.Thousands of moms and babies will walk in local communities throughout the State of California to bring attention to the need to support breastfeeding mothers in the home, community and workplace.
The theme for this year's walk is:
"Breastfeeding: The Right Answer in Tough Times"
State Capitol Walk
One of the California walks will held from 12 :00-1:00 pm at our State Capitol in Sacramento. Join others from throughout California on the South Steps of the Capitol (11th and N Streets) on Thursday, August 13th.
Spread the word about the walk with these flyers:
Click here for directions and information about buses and parking at the state capitol.
Local Coalition and WIC Agency Breastfeeding Awareness Month Activities
Local Breastfeeding Coalitions and WIC agencies throughout California are planning Breastfeeding Awareness Walks and other special celebrations duing August. Click here for more information about activities planned by local Coalitions and here for information about additional activities planned by California's WIC agencies.
Walk Planning Toolkit for Local Coalitions
Local coalitions have designed a variety of forms for previous Walks. Use the Toolkit items below
to help plan your own 2009 Breastfeeding Awareness Walk:
- Booth Request Form (if you will have booths at your event)
- Waiver and T-shirt order form (if you have local funding for T-shirts)
- Flyer Templates (to customize with your local Walk information):
Press Release
After you decide on the date, time and location of your walk, contact Emily Lindsey. She will be creating a press release with information about all of the walks throughout the state.
2009 Breastfeeding Awareness Walk
California Breastfeeding Coalition
Working Together For A Healthier California
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Breastfeeding
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For more information about the 2009 Breastfeeding Awareness Walk please contact Emily Lindsey.
