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Newsletter: May 2010  
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Dear friend,
 
With both the International Day of the Midwife and Mother's Day, this month has been a great time to celebrate women worldwide who risk their lives becoming mother's and those who work hard to save these lives. 

As always, thank you for your support of our project the LifeWrap - a first-aid device for reducing deaths from complications of pregnancy and childbirth. 
 
 
Every Mother Counts  - by Christy Turlington Burns

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Released - new website by honorary chair, model turned activist, Christy Turlington Burns, which aims to improve maternal health and reduce maternal mortality.
 
Click here to watch a trailer of Christy's new documentary about maternal mortality
Safe Motherhood Soiree Success!  
Shona stone sculpture
 
We were thrilled with the success of our Safe Motherhood Soiree this month. We had an amazing turn-out at art gallery 111 Minna in San Francisco on May 5th.

With online donations in the run up to Mother's Day, ticket sales, and money raised from the silent auction, we raised approximately $13,000!
 
Thank you to all of you who donated and/or attended our event and a special thank you to those who donated items for the auction, and those who gave their time in making the event a huge success.
 
To buy Shona sculpture, further supporting our work, contact morrisje@globalhealth.ucsf.edu
To donate click here. We will send a card to the person you honor with a gift to LifeWraps.
Dr. Suellen Miller
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