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Posted by: Trina| August 9, 2011 Tomorrow on August 10th, moms across the country will join together, pushing strollers, to make a very important point: We shouldn’t have to worry about toxic chemicals in our homes, drinking water and environment! Will you join us? You won’t need to walk far - it’s not a statement of endurance (though I’m sure you’d go miles and miles to protect your child). You’ll just meet-up, maybe fill out some post cards, let your kids dress up in red capes (to make the point that we need some superheroes in Congress to protect our health), and generally have some fun for a good cause.
Let’s make it loud and clear that we want Congress to protect us from chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects, asthma, and other serious illnesses!
Experts across the board; including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Medical Association, the American Nurses Association, the American Public Health Association, and the 2010 President's Cancer Panel; have expressed the need to better regulate chemicals. The time to act is NOW.
Find all the state actions at HealthyChild.org. http://healthychild.org/blog/comments/how_far_would_you_push_a_stroller_to_protect_your_child/#ixzz1TUnuNkfE
Details of State Events (Contact the listed coordinator for additional details. If your state is not listed and you’d like to coordinate your own event, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .)
Hartford, Connecticut 12:00 – 1:00 PM Hartford's Bushnell Park, near the Carousel This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; 860-232-6232
Wilmington, Delaware 11:00 AM 301 North Walnut Street Suite 102L-1 Wilmington, DE 19801 Sign postcards and letters, kids put on capes Brief address from the organizers 11:30 AM Walk to Senator Carper’s office 12:00 PM Meeting with Senator Carper’s staff
Portland, Maine 11:30 AM Downtown Portland at the Canal Plaza -- the court yard space in front of the offices of Senators Snowe and Collins Contact: Emma at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Boston, Massachusetts 11:00 AM Boston's City Hall Plaza Contact info: Cindy Luppi, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 617/338-8131 x208
Missoula, Montana 12:00 PM– Meet at fish statues at Caras Park 12:00-12:30 – Hand-write letters to Senators Baucus, sign petition *Kids can participate in the fun and ask their Senators to be a hero by supporting the Safe Chemicals Act! 12:30 – Walk to Senator Baucus’ office to deliver letters. For more information, please contact: Cassidy Randall at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
New York, New York 10:30 AM- Gather at Greenacre Park 217 East 51st Street, NY, NY 11:00 - Walk to Senator Gillibrand's office (780 3rd Ave) Contact to RSVP: Bobbi Chase Wilding at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Portland, Oregon 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM North Park Blocks NW Park Ave Portland, OR 97209 (Between Couch and Davis St --meet at the playground) Contact: Renee Hackenmiller-Paradis, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (503) 222-1963 X 110.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 12:00 PM at the Mr. Rogers statue across from Heinz Field located on Allegheny Avenue. From there we will walk along the North Shore and end at the fountains behind Hyde Park restaurant. Bring a few items from your child’s toy bin. We will have an XRF Analyzer gun on hand to scan toys and jewelry. You will learn exactly what metals are contained in your children’s products including lead and cadmium!
We will also have capes for kids to wear. They can participate in the fun and ask their Senators to be a hero by supporting the Safe Chemicals Act!
To register for free parking and RSVP, contact Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 412-420-2290.
Seattle, Washington 10:00 AM Location: 915 Second Avenue Seattle, WA (In front of federal building where both Senators' offices are) Contact: Ivy Sager-Rosenthal, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 206-632-1545 ext. 122 NOTE: Please contact Ivy to RSVP BEFORE the event so she knows you're planning to attend.
This article was written by Janelle Sorensen, Chief Communications Officer, Healthy Child Healthy World |
