International Medical Corps--Saving the Lives of Malnourished Children

 

Is this picture not GORGEOUS?? From IMC's site. 

Here's your chance to vote for something non-sectarian, non-political, something unequivocally right and important, something that will not, I assure you, get parodied on SNL this weekend.

International Medical Corps, established by volunteer doctors and nurses, has been working tirelessly and passionately to save children's lives for over twenty years. Their project, "Saving the Lives of Malnourished Children" is now eligible to receive over a million dollars in funding.

If they get enough votes.

That's where we all come in.

Go here and vote. It's free. It's right. And time is of the essence.

UPDATED TO ADD: I just heard from someone at IMC that they are now in the top five (as of this writing, they are number four)! Voting continues until October 14th when the winner, who will be awarded 1.5 million dollars will be announced. 

Let's get IMC the top spot! A million and a half! Think of the good that would do.

Vote! And spread the word!

From the IMC's site:

Hunger and malnutrition kill more people in the world than HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria combined. As food prices rise, this funding is even more critical. More people are being driven deeper into poverty trying to afford basic staples. Many have nothing to eat at all. Your vote makes it possible for fewer young lives to be lost because they do not have enough to eat. 

Getting the word out to your friends and family makes a huge difference! Forward this link to a friend and you bring us that much closer to the $1.5 million to help malnourished children around the world!

Comments

[Nike Air Max]

You can’t change who you are. You can only change what you know and how you apply this knowledge

[renlewei]

In your blog I feel your enthusiasm for life. thank you.

[Heart Rate Monitor Reviews]

I just find your website. I really like reading your articles! Great stuff. You have provided a lot of useful information to your readers.

[MBT Calzature]

This article makes me wonder if you have ANY idea/clue about the breadth of the charity work done by Cindy McCain.

[UGG Boots]

These are all inter-related facets and fundamental to one another. Much of this, in the end, is rooted in tradition, as tradition is another means of expression and symbolism.

[Stagmom]

That's plumpy nut!!Plumpy nut is peanut butter and sugar - protein and carbs and is saving lives. It's amazingly simple. Like nets for malaria. My God that child is gorgeous.

There are no nut allergies in these nations where medical care is scarce. Coincidence?

Found you from Drama Mama, though I'm sure I've seen you before! Happy Birthday! KIM

[kyra]

yes, mary beth. i know of cindy mccain's charity work. of course it ought to be admired and discussed! i wonder what about this entry made you think otherwise?

[Chessia]

Thanks so much for supporting IMC and reminding everyone to vote Kyra! Spreading the word will really help us to get the 1.5 million for nutrition programs. Thanks again, and fingers crossed!!

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[Mary Beth]

Kyra,
This article makes me wonder if you have ANY idea/clue about the breadth of the charity work done by Cindy McCain. Her personnal investment of time, talent and treasure to save critically ill children and rid the world of landmines is something to be admired and discussed, REGARDLESS of party.

[Ines]

I forgot to tell you yesterday that I went there and voted....thanks....I hope moving and the endless task of getting things out of boxes ends soon for you....

[Marla]

Thanks for sharing this. What a beautiful child!

[Anamaria]

I'm voting--thanks for letting us know!