# 1649
Last November I spotlighted the Readymom's in my blog here, here, and here.
Since then they've reorganized as a non-profit grassroots organization, renamed themselves the Readymom's Alliance, and have set their sights even higher.
Their charter is to . . . '... to include the specific purpose of promoting individual, family and community awareness of and preparedness for influenza pandemic and other natural or man-made disasters or emergencies.
Last fall the Readymoms went national for the first time with their home preparedness display at the APHA (American Public Health Association) Convention in Washington D.C.
Last week, in a repeat performance, the Readymom's set up at the Second National Emergency Management Summit, again held in the nation's capital.
(Some Photo's of their booth. Pics and narratives of their exploits can be found on the Flu Wiki here, here, and here. )
And next week, they will be in Atlanta, at The Public Health Preparedness Summit on Feb 19th-22nd.
What started with Readymom, nearly a year ago, has grown into an impressive, and important grassroots organization. SusanC, ACM, and Bronco Bill joined in last year, and together they've made great strides.
They aren't doing this alone, however. They are supported by volunteers who help man the booths, assist with local logistics when they are on the road, and basically do what is needed to keep things moving.
The travel expenses, meals, and lodging all come out of these folk's pockets. They give up not only their time, but their money to make Readymom's a reality.
But they are making a difference. And this is something that can be duplicated in any town across the country. County fairs, conventions, churches, civic organizations . . . just about any place people gather would make a good venue for such a display.
The Readymom's are doing a terrific job, leading the way. But they can't do it all. We could use a hundred more grassroots groups doing exactly the same thing across the country.
For more information visit the Flu Wiki or Readymoms.org.
