Change Lives—I love this quote by Helen Keller: "I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do. "
Sometimes, helping people halfway…
Making a Difference—At the beginning of this year, ONE.org asked me to sit on its ONE moms advisory council. Having been a long time supporter, I immediately said yes!
For those unfamiliar with the organization:
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 4th, 2011 | No Comments »
When I think of motherhood, one of the first things that pops into my head was the awesome experience of childbirth. The birth of my oldest son (now 10) was amazing, but not without struggles.
I was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia and sent to the hospital for tests. The…
According to statistics on breast cancer in women in South Africa, 1 in 29 women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer. One organization in Africa is The Cancer Association of South Africa. This organization is not limited to breast cancer, but is more comprehensive and is inclusive of…
Spearheaded 3 years ago by Willa Shalit and her company Fair Winds Trading, Path to Peace developed an American market for Rwandan women's crafts. It creates trade partnerships with artisans in recovering regions to bring the power of change to Rwanda. Shalit believes that women helping each other can …