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Thursday, 3 February 2011
No Child Born to Die campaign launched
I went along to the launch of Save the Children’s new campaign ‘No Child Born to Die’ as their youth ambassador, on Monday.
The aim of the campaign is to stop children dying from really simple things like diarrhoea or pneumonia.
While they’re not serious problems in the UK, an upset tummy for a child in other parts of the world can mean they die. This is because the poorest children don’t have access to the injections that will protect them.
Save the Children wants people to realise that we were all born with a purpose, with dreams and goals and skills – and that every child should survive to achieve these.
The launch of the campaign had tonnes of famous people who were all asked what they were born to do. I met Alexandra Burke who was really nice and posed for a picture with me (right). She said she was “Born to Believe”.
In my role as youth ambassador, I was asked to come onto the stage with the news reader Natasha Kaplinsky who asked me what I was born to do – I said I was “Born to Question” as I have to know and find out about everything!
We also watched a short film promoting the campaign. It’s really sad but also very powerful and definitely makes you want to help.
Darcy Bussell was “Born to Dance”, Usain Bolt was “Born to Run” and Simon Cowell was shown telling the camera he was “Born to be Right”!
Save the Children wants to know what all First News readers were born to do.
If you want to let them know and pledge your support, visit their website at http://bornto.savethechildren.org.uk/about-our-campaign for more information!
By Tilly Wood, 11.
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PinkPiggy (Age 11) wrote on Wednesday, 26 January 2011 @ 16:44
I watched the AD and it touched my heart,Its sad to see children suffer,NO CHILD BORN TO DIE! PinkPiggy x Help them!
heart4 (Age 11) wrote on Wednesday, 26 January 2011 @ 17:08
your right thet really toched my heart!!!!!!!!!!
Ellie-mo (Age 13) wrote on Wednesday, 26 January 2011 @ 19:55
i feel sooooooooooo sad after watching that video, nobody should did needlessly, and we all sit back and take everything for granted, like injections and medicines, while those children have to suffer! I'm certainly not gonna take everything for granted, especially after watching that ad!! (these hugs and kisses are for all those children who have to suffer! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
sneha (Age 12) wrote on Wednesday, 26 January 2011 @ 20:29
It is true no child is born to die. We are really lucky we are not in that situation. I hope everyone thinks about this message that is in front of us.
NewsWhizz (Age 12) wrote on Friday, 28 January 2011 @ 16:16
I think that launching this campaign is a great idea. I just want to know how they are going to make each child not die.
sarahsun1 (Age 12) wrote on Friday, 28 January 2011 @ 16:36
I kew that children were suffering but that film really touch my heart. I think I will donate
LionLover (Age 11) wrote on Friday, 28 January 2011 @ 19:16
That film moved me to bits! I hope I can find out more... The little boy was soooo sweet! Who agrees?
09AhmedA (Age 13) wrote on Friday, 28 January 2011 @ 19:20
I always donate money to charity.
Ellsybub (Age 10) wrote on Friday, 28 January 2011 @ 20:05
I watched the AD and it touched my heart it is so sad to see people suffering. It is a good campaign to set up.i feel sooooooooooo sad after watching that video.These big hugs and kisses are for the little children suffering XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXXOXOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
cowmoo1170 (Age 10) wrote on Friday, 28 January 2011 @ 20:28
super sad, the ad touched me but I will not cry even if I feel like it. I now want to save money and donate it. I would say I was born to write but also all people at first news will hopefully donate so all people here are also born to donate!
Hachiko999 (Age 11) wrote on Friday, 28 January 2011 @ 21:28
That made me cry and I am glad that they are doing something to help the poor children!
Funkychic (Age 10) wrote on Sunday, 30 January 2011 @ 08:48
I'm not afraid 2 say that I cried at the end. Just thinking about the children makes me feel soooooooooooo lucky. I'm soooooooooooooo gonna donate.
fishii10 (Age 14) wrote on Sunday, 30 January 2011 @ 11:22
They're right, and animals shouldn't be either, although I do admit I like lamb and chicken nuggets...
d7d7d7 (Age 12) wrote on Sunday, 30 January 2011 @ 17:03
What's the website?
JackT22 (Age 12) wrote on Sunday, 30 January 2011 @ 17:22
i feel sad 4 them. PLEASE DONATE!!!!!1
nwilliams wrote on Monday, 31 January 2011 @ 10:12
d7d7d7 - I have just added the website.
Ellsybub (Age 10) wrote on Tuesday, 8 February 2011 @ 19:04
That AD was so touchuing! Its true no child is born to die!!! Here are some hugs and kisses for the people out there! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO OXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOOOOOOOOOOOOXXOXXOXXOXOXXOOXXOXOXOXOOOOOOOOOOOXXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
HollyMae (Age 14) wrote on Wednesday, 8 June 2011 @ 16:34
i really wanto be in the crew. how do you? x
shoeless27 (Age 10) wrote on Saturday, 3 December 2011 @ 09:36
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Wallie (Age 13) wrote on Tuesday, 6 December 2011 @ 17:09
It's so sad. I think I am going to donate money to help these children xx
bizzy4100 (Age 12) wrote on Friday, 2 March 2012 @ 21:17
I totally agree. We all have hopes, dreams, goals.... No child is born to die. I would definitely love to give money to help these poor, poor children. I think that everyone should do what they can to help them.