MIAMI, FL, February 03, 2012
/24-7PressRelease/ -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has one of the world's highest maternal and infant mortality rates. There are 990 deaths per 100,000 pregnant women. The Footprints Foundation is working diligently to bring that number down and create a safer environment for women to give birth, Project Motherhood is a Blessing. And The Women Gather 9th Annual Literary Jazz Brunch will shine a light on this cause on Saturday, March 17, 2012, from 11am-3pm at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Coconut Grove (3300 SW 27th, Miami, FL 33133). The brunch will be hosted by WPLG anchor Neki Mohan and Miami Herald World Desk Editor John Yearwood. Live jazz will be provided by Maria Rivas Venezuela's number one Jazz Artist. "Not to mention the scrupulously delicious brunch", says Owens
Lorna Owens, a renowned Nurse, Mid-Wife, Life Coach, Motivational Speaker and Attorney created the Footprints Foundation in 2011. Owens has spent her whole life working with and on behalf of women, first as a health care provider and then as a legal advocate and firebrand. She has a boundless passion for women's causes and is deeply dedicated to creating platforms for women to be respected, cared for and heard.
"Work in the Congo is truly life saving. Health facilities in the DR Congo often lack proper equipment such as a simple delivery kit for childbirth. As a result, many women die becoming a mother. This event will help raised need funds to address the significant issues with childbirth that these women are faced with, states Lorna Owens, Executive Director.
Scheduled to appear are six phenomenal authors including; Julie Compton;MSNBC Correspondent Toure, Ellen Lubin Sherman, TV Personality and Florida Prosecutor Stacey Honowitz, Christina Diaz and Leila Cobo.
ABOUT FOOTPRINTS FOUNDATION
Our Mission is to reduce mortality rates of mothers and infants by training skilled midwives and traditional birth attendants in the essentials of Maternal and Newborn care. The DR Congo is the third most dangerous place in the world for a woman to give birth. The Footprints Foundation provides surgery for rape survivors conducts training programs to reduce maternal and infant mortality; provides medication to reduce postpartum hemorrhage; teaches proper cord care of newborn babies, provides psychological support and provide medical supplies to St. Vincent Hospital and Project Congo Health Alliance.
About And the Women Gather Literary Brunch
And the Women Gather is the original gathering place for thousands of Women around the globe. We are the premier online and offline community for women. We see ourselves as your best friend. We mentor, empower and trade ideas and expertise about business, health, relationship, money, beauty, foods, books and spirituality.
For event information and sponsorship, please contact: Lorna Owens at 305.573.8423. Visit http://www.footprints-foundation.org or follow on twitter @FootprintsCongo http: // www.facebook/footprints-Foundation.com. Tickets are $125.00 in advance and $150.00 the day of the event.
Media inquiries and event coverage: Harris Public Relations at 786.897.8854 or info@harrispublicrelations.com.
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