Readymoms.org Rides Again
# 1285
A couple of weeks back I highlighted the work of Readymom and her team as they set up a booth at the APHA (American Public Health Assoc.) Expo in Washington D.C. promoting pandemic awareness and preparation.
You can read the accounts of this multi-day foray into the limelight here and here.
Inspired by Readymom, and working under the banner of Readymoms.org, another of our dedicated flubies who goes by the name Standingfirm spent a day earlier this week set up in a similar booth at a local K-Mart in her home town.
While the venue was smaller, it reached a lot of people in Standingfirm's community, and will hopefully inspire others to follow suit.
I waited until I could obtain permission from Standingfirm before posting this account because I know she values her privacy. Stepping out into the spotlight doesn't come naturally for her.
Full details of Standingfirm's mini-expo are available on the Wiki, along with pictures and details on the favorable reception her display received.
According to polls, the fear of public speaking ranks higher than the fear of dying. Going out to speak to strangers, particularly on a subject that few want to entertain, isn't easy.
For people like Standingfirm, and Readymom before her, to go out and promote pandemic awareness like this is a bold step.
It deserves recognition, and our appreciation.
And oh, yeah. Our emulation.
For more information on how you can make a presentation to your community visit the Flu Wiki, or Readymoms.org.
