Power in women

Women stick together. We are used to multi-tasking, taking on too much, supporting others and leaving our own needs to be tended to last. Sometimes it takes us a lifetime to figure out the support we get and need from each other. Below is a very interesting piece sent to us that we wanted to share. Please share it with other women you know. Once you read it you will know why.
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Attitude can make the difference between life and death

This story was sent to us and we wanted to share it with you. It shows how attitude can not only make the difference in quality of life but in this case between life and death. Read more

Dignitas Co-Founder Appointed Officer of the Order of Canada

Dr. James Orbinski, Canadian humanitarian and co-founder of Dignitas International, was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of his contributions as a physician who has worked to improve healthcare access and delivery in developing countries, and as an advocate for those who have been silenced by war, genocide and mass starvation.
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James Orbinski

James Orbinski, doctor, humanitarian, past president of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF/Doctors Without Borders), co-founder of Dignitas International, Research Scientist at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital and Assistant Professor of both Political Science and Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto, is a true Canadian hero.

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Stephen Lewis

Stephen Lewis, one of the world’s most gifted speakers and a leading humanitarian, is known to many Canadians and citizens around the world as a true hero. He has been noted as sharing company with the likes of The Dalai Lama and Nelson Mandela.

Kenya — Stephen Lewis holds a baby while visiting YWCAA, a grassroots support group © Gillian Mathurin, 2007

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