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June 2, 2012
During the month of May, Starbucks sold our Every Mother Counts 2012 compilation, an album we worked on together. Moms and dads alike came together with songs about or inspired by their children and parenthood. It quickly became Starbucks’ top seller with over 28,000 CDs sold so far and we even reached #45 on the Billboard charts. The CD is sold out on-line but is still available at Starbucks retail stores—if you do not see it at the counter, please ask for it, as many stores will have it in the back.
June 1, 2012
In the spring of 2012 I was hard at work trying to finish “No Woman, No Cry” for the TriBeca Film Festival, I received an email from Howard Schulz, CEO of Starbucks Coffee. We had met briefly the previous year through our friends at Product (RED) and it had come to his attention that I was working on a documentary film about maternal health. He then asked, “What can Starbucks do to support your efforts?”
June 1, 2012
At Every Mother Counts we value partnership immensely. We know it takes more than our village to achieve our goals and without the support of so many we wouldn't be able to make a lasting impact. So we welcome the voices and talents of all partners who challenge and inspire us with their own commitment to improving maternal health and reducing preventable maternal deaths globally through their support of Every Mother Counts. This month, we will be highlighting our partners because we think that Every Partner Counts. We want to honor their commitment by sharing their stories with you because we know they'll inspire you as well.
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