Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Alliance February 8

Join the Zonta Club of Greater Sacramento and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Alliance February 8 at 1145 on the steps of the Capitol. In Dec 2009 the CA Dept of Public Health that the CA breast cancer screening program for underserved women, Every Woman Counts, would no longer serve women 40-49 as of Jan 1, 2010 and froze new enrollment for women 50 and older until July 2010.

Early detection is the key to survival, women who rely on the program have low incomes, do not qualify for MediCal and are uninsured or underinsured.

Tentative Agenda for Monday, Feb 8:

1100-1400 Women's Caucus Bake Sale

1145 Women's Caucus Press conference on north steps of Capitol

1300-1600 Statewide Collaborative meetings w/legislators

1400 Budget Hearing - EWC

1630-1730 Open House at Political Solutions

1745 Convene for Rally

1810 Rally - program begins and Capitol lighting (turning the Capitol pink)

A letter from Beryl Stein, President Zonta International

Dear Zontians,
Thanks to the generosity and commitment of Zontians worldwide, Zonta International is making a difference in the lives of women in need around the globe.
The projects funded by the Foundation are producing real results and positive changes in the lives of the women we serve and the communities we reach. The “ending violence against women through community action” project in Cambodia has successfully reached out to more than 10,000 women and men in the community, helping to raise awareness of existing laws regarding violence against women and the legal rights of victims of violence. In Egypt and Syria, survivors of violence are recovering from the incidences of violence in their lives and seeking justice as they receive the medical, psychosocial and legal services they need.
In Rwanda, more than 650 pregnant women have received PMTCT (prevention of mother-to-child transmission) services to prevent the spread of HIV to their children. Twenty-six of the forty-five babies born to HIV infected mothers were tested at six weeks, and all of the tests were negative. The Fistula Project in Liberia was able to perform surgeries for nearly 180 patients with an 89% success rate, and 33 women received rehabilitation and reintegration services before returning to their communities.
Our ability to continue to provide life-changing and life-saving support and services to women in need depends on your continued generosity.
There are a number of ways you can support the Foundation:

* January is Amelia Earhart Month. Honor Amelia Earhart and support women pursuing careers in aerospace-related sciences and engineering with a donation to the Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund. Your support will help ensure that these Fellowships continue to provide women with the necessary resources to succeed in these challenging fields. Donate Online Now
* Make a donation to the Zonta International Foundation. Donate Online Now
* Remember a friend, family member or colleague on a special occasion with a tribute gift to the Foundation.
* Raise money for the Foundation when you search and/or shop online using GoodSearch and GoodShop. Remember to select Zonta International Foundation as your designated charity.

Thank you in advance for your continued support of the Zonta International Foundation.
Beryl Sten
President Zonta International
President Zonta International Foundation