Politics | 05/05/2009 2:35 pm
Bristol Palin Begins Campaign Against Teen Pregnancy
Bristol Palin will head to New York this week to fight teen pregnancy with the Candie’s Foundation.
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Bristol Palin, the daughter of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, will join forces with the Candie’s Foundation this week to help fight teen pregnancy.
Ms. Palin’s duties begin on Friday, when she’ll appear in New York and speak with teens about the "dangers of teen pregnancy," according to a press release sent out by the Foundation. Commenting on her alliance, 18-year old Palin, who gave birth to her first child last December, remarked:
Ms. Palin’s duties begin on Friday, when she’ll appear in New York and speak with teens about the "dangers of teen pregnancy," according to a press release sent out by the Foundation. Commenting on her alliance, 18-year old Palin, who gave birth to her first child last December, remarked:
I am so happy to have this opportunity to work with The Candie’s Foundation on spreading the message of teen pregnancy prevention. I feel that I could be a living example of the consequences of teen pregnancy. If I can prevent even one girl from getting pregnant, I will feel a sense of accomplishment.The Candie’s Foundation’s founder, Neil Cole, said in the press release, "Teen pregnancy is an epidemic. It is staggering that almost 750,000 American teens will become pregnant this year. With Bristol’s participation, we hope to reach million of teens with our message of teen pregnancy prevention."
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I think this is great — Bristol is obviously bright and it would be great if others could learn from her experience.
I had my first child when I was 19 — I was out of school and married, and still, having a baby that young was tough.
Fortunately, for Bristol, she had a strong, loving family to rally around her and her beautiful baby to keep them safe and healthy. Many pregnant teenagers do not.
I admire young Bristol for wanting to make a difference. Let’s see how fast this thread morphs into a Sarah Palin thread.
Best wishes to her (and Candies) for addressing this issue…but I have to add…
A Bristol Palin thread? For those days that a Sarah Palin thread just won’t do? I am waiting (with baited breath) for a First Grade Tell All (with crayon pictorials) on that little Piper Palin…heaven only knows what secrets she carries in her Jonas Brothers’ backpack…
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Piper is a sweetheart. I used to look forward to the times Sarah Palin would have her family on stage so I could watch Piper upstage her. Piper loved being next to her mother and tugging at her. Her mother’s child in looks and personality.
Good for Bristol. Much effort is needed in preventing teenage pregnancies. The Wow site I tries to present subjects of interest. I think this is a good one. Bristol had a high profile teen pregnancy. She is someone other teens will listen to.
I believe this is a good way to reduce abortions.
Ah, Starry Night, my friend, at last we agree on something! Great post. I have always believed that the way to "stop" abortions was to deal with the issue before there is a pregnancy.
And please let me add to this post, if I may, Thanks to all of you who have expressed your condolences on the loss of my son on some of the other blogs. This site may get contentious at times (Ok a lot of times LOL) but you all seem like people who genuinely care about our country and our fellow citizens. I stumbled across this website when Dear Margo left Yahoo and came here and I have enjoyed the interaction and entertainment!