“Every mother counts, and healthcare is a human right.” -Robin Lim
Thank you to everyone who voted, donated, offered words of support or simply rooted for Robin Lim, founder of Yayasan Bumi Sehat. Your efforts paid off, because last night she was named the 2011 CNN Hero of the Year! As a result of this award, Bumi Sehat will receive $250,000, in addition to the multitude of donations that have already begun pouring in due to the publicity surrounding this award.
The money Bumi receives will go in part to fund the building of a larger, earthquake-proof clinic to accommodate the ever-growing number of patients that come to us for free, quality healthcare.
As I sat in the livingroom of my mother’s house with Bumi volunteer and home birth midwife Erin Ryan, former volunteer coordinator Jessica Wilkerson, and my mother and her husband, the collective shriek could be heard miles away as Anderson Cooper spoke Robin’s name on stage. Tears fill my eyes even as I write this, because last night I learned that the efforts of individuals is powerful enough to make a big difference.
I never knew what it was like to care about something so much, besides family and friends, until this year. But after spending a year and a half with Bumi Sehat and Robin, I now know that supporting their tireless work will be a part of my life forever. I’m just grateful to have been given the chance.
Congratulations Ibu Robin! I love you!
SO VERY THRILLING FOR ALL OF ROBIN’S FRIENDS IN FAIRFIELD. WE’RE SO PROUD OF HER!!! I also put up a blog post on her win: Robin Lim is the 2011 CNN Hero Of The Year http://wp.me/pD0BA-3CR. Will also add yours to the list. So lucky you spent a year and a half with Robin. Thank you and your mother for all you do.
Thank you for your support and congrats, Ken! Robin’s win was the product off all of our support. It was a team effort and it paid off – yahoo!
Yes, I see that now! She could never have done it alone, and thanked her great team and wonderful family for all of their support, and those who believed in her and supported her cause. Many hands make light work; make Light and Love work!
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