This Little Light of Mine. #HealthWorkers

Twenty One years ago our little boy was born. At 28 weeks he weighed one pound and ten ounces.
His fingers were the same length as your fingernails and he took another six weeks to breathe by himself.
His chances at birth were described as slim; we were told it was 'hour by hour'.
Thanks to the care he received he thrived.
He had several difficulties along the way but with professional help he grew strong and overcame them.
At seven he stood and sang to a crowd of people; the light shining out of his little face. Full of hope, dreams and loving his life.
Today he is over six feet tall;  the Captain of his American Football Team at Uni and short listed to carry the Olympic torch next year.
For the care that he received I will be forever grateful.
The life I have shared with him so far is more precious than I can describe.

Now Save The Children is asking for your help to let more precious lights shine.
Their Campaign  urges David Cameron and the UK Government to commit more funds and resources to ensure that no child dies because they can't see a health worker. To support Women and Children in the Countries that need it most.

"In 2009, more than
8 million children died before reaching their fifth
birthday, approximately half of them in sub-Saharan
Africa.4 India and Nigeria account for a third of all
child deaths worldwide."

Read the facts
Watch the video featuring the health worker hero; Doctor Joan of Sierra Leone on the blog of Christine Mosler.
Blog 100 words about your experiences with a great health care professional and share the link with Mummy From the Heart
Join Save the Children on Twitter and use the #healthworkers hashtag
At the very least take action and sign the petition.

I'm tagging a couple of Mummy bloggers to join in;
Victoria @Love Being a Mummy to Two
Annie @Mammasaurus

Love,