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Iʼve raised £1,438 to help fund breastfeeding education and breastfeeding support for Black, Asian and other ethnic minorities.
- London, UK
- Funded on Monday, 24th August 2020
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I organised and launched Black Breastfeeding Week in the UK in August 2018. My aim is to break the breastfeeding barriers for black families who suffer the highest rate of infant mortality here in the UK. I know breastfeeding can significantly reduce the numbers of infant mortality and have launched this fundraiser to help break the barriers .
UNICEF and WHO (World Health Organization) recommended for babies to be breastfed exclusively up untill 6 months and untill 2 years or beyond alongside other foods.
The money I raise will go towards antenatal breastfeeding education for parents, breastfeeding education for those who would like to train in supporting mothers with breastfeeding using accurate evidence-based information, subsidised breastfeeding support for mothers, breastfeeding groups, events and workshops.
£7500 is a starting point to get this intervention rolling and help me be able to deliver all mention above.
Every little helps towards this mission!
• Black Breastfeeding Week - next event coming Saturday 29th August 2020.
Visit Breaking Breastfeeding Barriers & Uplifting Education page here to learn more.
Every Mother & Baby Matters
Ruth Dennison, Director & Founder of 1-2-1 Doula & Breastfeeding Support Ltd. I am a Doula and Breastfeeding Specialist. I have been supporting families with breastfeeding since 2007. I do not want to only speak on the disparities in breastfeeding and black health, I want to see action, I will be the action.
Thank you for all your support, it means a lot!
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- 4 years ago
Ruth Dennison
4 years agoThank you all for your support, this fundraising page has been open for 1 year and has raised £1,438 total, that is 19% of the £7,500 target. This was achieved with your help and I am very thankful. Please note this fundraiser page has come to an end on 24th August 2020. If you would like to continue following Breaking Breastfeeding Barriers you can do so by visiting our webpage. www.breakingbreastfeedingbarrier.org.uk, or follow our Instagram page: @b_breastfeeding_b, Facebook and twitter page @breakingbreastfeedingbarriers
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- 4 years ago
Ruth Dennison
4 years agoThank you for all your support. We have now got all details out for the Black Breastfeeding Week UK Event 2020. This year the event is going to be virtual, due to COVID-19, and we are going to ensure you have a great Virtual Experience. You can learn more about the event here: www.breakingbreastfeedingbarriers.org.uk Thank you soooo much!
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36
Anonymous
Jul 26, 2020
Jennifer Randall
Jul 15, 2020
£40.00
Anonymous
Jul 15, 2020
£50.00
Anonymous
Jun 29, 2020
Laura
Jun 27, 2020
Breastfeeding support is very close to my heart. Good luck with your project! X
Amanda
Jun 27, 2020
A really important subject to educate on.
£10.00
Sarah
Jun 27, 2020
Good luck- great cause
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Ruth Dennison
London, UK
I am a Doula, I support women through pregnancy, birth and beyond. I specialise in support women with breastfeeding.