Save the Children's 2011 Advocacy Day
A recap of our 2011 Advocacy Day in Washington D.C. We had over 180 supporters come out and let Congress know why we need their assistance to save children's lives .
Storified by Save the Children · Thu, Oct 27 2011 17:23:53
We had a great time lending our voices to help create real and lasting change in the lives of children in need @savethechildren #advocacydayBest_Shot
#AdvocacyDay was a huge success! A huge thx to all of the legislators, supporters & @SavetheChildren staff for making this possible!savethechildren
#AdvocacyDay is over but we have 2 keep the spotlight on the need to invest in kids. Find out more @SavetheChildren & join us next year!SRidge
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These #kids want you to sign our petition, don't let them down! http://bit.ly/gttaWD http://twitpic.com/45ojiisavethechildren
Rep. @JaHimes, @SavetheChildren's “Congressional Champ Inspiring Lasting Change for #Children” #AdvocacyDay http://twitpic.com/45hsbssavethechildren
Cokie Roberts at #advocacyday: important to put our bodies where our minds are-fighting 4 kids http://yfrog.com/h69okdtjErinLauer
Very impressed with Rep. @jahimes and his support for @savethechildren and newborn health-So great to have a friend in Congress #advocacydayErinLauer
@SavetheChildren #AdvocacyDay ceremony honoring RepC_GomezZeli
On Capitol Hill today advocating for children. Write your member of Congress and tell them to support kids! #AdvocacyDaySMyers19
Met w/ Rep @RosaDeLauro's staff 2 explain y it's critical 2 invest in the health of moms & kids. #AdvocacyDay http://twitpic.com/45fvl6savethechildren
Just finished up with my team on the hill. #AdvocacyDay was too short this year, already heading back home soon. http://twitpic.com/45fq3cKristinaHorner
@SaveTheChildren I know you are busy with Advocacy Day. But let's talk about something more important: Charlie Sheen - http://bit.ly/g9Kt67uncultured
Meeting w/ Rep. @NanHayworth's staff. We explained y local #health workers are so effective @ saving newborn lives http://twitpic.com/45fn4csavethechildren
One of our Advocacy teams tells #Congress not to cut funding for #kids everywhere. Go team 1! #AdvocacyDay http://twitpic.com/45f9xisavethechildren
8 million children under the age of 5 die each year from preventable and treatable causes. #advocacydayowlssayhooot
20,000 kids die EVERY DAY due to preventable diseases-pneumonia, diarrhea, etc around the world. I know I'll remember that #advocacyday factErinLauer
#afterschool advocates on the Hill MT @savethechildren We have a busy day advocating for children. Follow @SavetheChildren w/ #AdvocacyDayafterschool4all
Learning more about how best to help children in need. @unboundedlife's Alexandra is at @savethechildren #AdvocacyDay in DC.unboundedlife
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"Where is the @AARP for kids? There are more kids in this country than ppl over 65" - @SavetheChildren CEO Charlie MacCormack #AdvocacyDaysavethechildren
Day 2 of #AdvocacyDay begins now. Heading over to speak to Senate/House members and their staff after breakfast.KristinaHorner
Not at our #AdvocacyDay? You can still help us out using social media, our VP of Comms explains how: http://bit.ly/hWSGJ7 [video]savethechildren
Social Media and Advocacy [Part 2]SavetheChildrenUSA
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