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BOLD - Birth On Labor Day
Day for all women to come together to celebrate the miracle of birth!
BOLD Red Tent Events are gatherings for women to share, listen, strengthen,
and empower each other with true, real stories of birth.
Playwright Karen Brody wanted to
find a way to honor mothers' birth experiences, get communities talking about their local birthing issues, and raise money
for organizations and small groups who are working to make maternity care mother-friendly. "One woman dies every
minute throughout the world from a pregnancy or childbirth-related cause,” says Brody, "As a writer I
wondered, why are we not telling this story? And as an activist I wondered, how can we tell this story in a way that will
make a difference, that will shift the model of maternity care for women to the mother's needs?" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhaGyM8fS_c
The testimonials about birth are videotaped and used as a "call to action" by presenting the
tape to local key leaders to bring awareness to and influence change in local, national, and international policy on maternal
healthcare practices. At the BOLD Red Tent event, every woman will have the opportunity to share her birth story, participate
in a Mother Blessing and more. You do not have to share in order to attend, but it will be a safe and sacred space for you
to do so.
Charlotte's BOLD Red Tent events are open to the public. Registration is required as space is limited
to 40 participants at each event. This is a women's only event.
WHEN: Saturday May 10th, 2008 at
6pm
Saturday May 17th, 2008 at 6pm (Full)
WHERE: Sangati Healing Arts
2201
Park Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28203
ADMISSION IS $5 (cash only) at the door, to raise money for BOLD 2008, Charlotte Doulas, and NCfoM. There will also
be an opportunity to win great door prizes. Entries will be $5 for 1, and $20 for 5. Cash only please. Refreshments
will also be served, and PotBelly Dance Company, a belly dancing troop, will perform!
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