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PROVIDENCE, RI. – In conjunction with WHO/UNICEF World Breastfeeding Month, the Rhode Island Breastfeeding Coalition will hold a family-friendly fundraiser at Roger Williams Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., on Friday August 5th, 2016.
From 5-9pm, representatives from the RIBC and sponsors from around the state invite Rhode Island families to view the zoo exhibits while learning about the benefits of breastfeeding. Lactation consultants and advocates will also be on hand to answer questions and provide information. Sponsored educational tables will be set up throughout the zoo to offer baby-friendly product information to parents-to-be.
The event will also include music and dancing. Zoo exhibits and concessions will remain open throughout the evening, rain or shine. Cost will be $5 for adults and children over the age of 5 and free for children under 5. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance from our website, www.ribreastfeeding.org.
Sponsorship opportunities and tables are available upon request, but any donation will be gladly accepted. Merchandise may not be offered for sale at the display tables. Those interested in sponsoring may send checks payable to the Rhode Island Breastfeeding Coalition, 26.5 Orchard Street, Pawtucket, RI, 02860. You can also pay via Paypal.com upon request.
For more information call Angelia Duran at (401) 347-9683, Kristina Schrag at (401) 632-7056, Melisa Nunez (401) 603-7475 or email ribreastfeedinginfo@gmail.com.
The RIBC is a non-profit group of community organizations dedicated to promoting and supporting breastfeeding in Rhode Island, ultimately seeking to increase rates of breastfeeding through the state and improve the health and well-being of women and children.
