Global Breastfeeding Challenge 2009
July 29, 2009 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under activism
Women and babies will gather at sites around the world for the 9th annual Breastfeeding Challenge! The Quintessence Foundation sponsors the global event:
On October 3, 2009 at 11:00 am mothers and children at sites across Canada, the United States and other countries will compete to set the record for the most children breastfeeding at one time. The winners of the competition will be the site with the most children breastfeeding at one site, the country with the most children breastfeeding at registered sites and in North America the region (province or territory or state) with the most children participating as a percentage of the birth rate. To level the playing field between large and small, each site will be entered into one of four groups determined by birth rate.
Last year there were 7,632 nurslings in nineteen countries at over 300 sites with a total of over 20,000 supporters! Registration for this year’s challenge is now open so you can find a site near you or register to organize your own site!
The Philippines will have its own local event. Details here.