Belly Up

Joyful Crowd



Henrietta



Stephanie, Tanis, Julie, Chris



The grassroots Bellies to Bellies event that brought our community together yesterday was outstanding. We raised a total of $12,000, half of that just outright donations. The music, dancers, smiling faces and warm hearts were enough to start thawing out the two feet of snow that remain on the ground. I was so moved to see how many people showed up to support us in our effort, thank you for coming, it really means so much to us all to know that you care. It will take a miracle to raise the remaining $447,000 in nine days, but we are achieving another goal here, which is to give our community the chance to support us and show how much what we provide means to you. We hear you loud and clear and we are so grateful for your voices. Here's a link to a video clip of the news broadcast (short insurance ad first).

The fight is not over by a long shot; this is not about our jobs, we love our jobs and what we do, and we all need to keep working to support ourselves and our families, but we are strong and creative women and we will survive. We are fighting for you; our daughters, sons, grandchildren, for our friends and neighbors, for your health care access, for your birthing choices, your birth rights! We still need to keep getting the word out, email everyone you know and have them pass it to everyone they know, write a letter to the editor and send it in tomorrow for this weeks papers, and maybe our miracle will happen.

We need money in hand by March 9, to hand over March 10. If we do not reach our goal we can return your checks, or donate to the general BHMH fund.
Please send a note with your check if you would like your check returned. Thank you for your donation!

Make checks out to: OB - Blue Hill Memorial Hospital

send to:
Henrietta Clews
Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
Po Box 1653
Blue Hill, Maine, 04614