2009 Breastfeeding Awareness Walk

The California WIC Association and the California Breastfeeding Coalition with help from the California Department of Public Health WIC and MCAH Divisions are organizing a Breastfeeding Awareness Walk throughout California on August 13, 2009.

One of the California walks will be held at our State Capitol in Sacramento from 12pm to 1pm on August 13.

• 2009 Breastfeeding Walk Poster
• 2009 Breastfeeding Walk - Small Flyer
• Buses, Directions, and Parking Info at the State Capitol

Media Toolkit

• Media Instructions and Timeline
• Interview Guidelines
• Media Advisory Template
• Talking Points

A Toolkit has been developed to help you make your plans a reality without having to reinvent the wheel.

Step One:

• Review the Breastfeeding Awareness Task List

Step Two:

• Decide on the scope of your Breastfeeding Awareness Walk.
• Write to Emily Lindsey, Emily@beforeandafterbaby.org, that you plan to organize a walk.

Step Three:

• If you solicit local Sponsors, see the Sponsorship Form
• Business Sponsor Letter
• Donation Request Letter
• If you have booths, see the Booth Request Form

Step Four:

• If you have local funding for Tee Shirts, use the Waiver and Tee Shirt Order Form.

Step Five:

• Download and customize flyer - Black and White
• Download and customize flyer - Color
• Download and customize small flyer - Color
• Have a great time planning and implementing your Breastfeeding Awareness Walk.