Team EMC

Our focus and hearts were already in Boston hours before we heard today’s horrible news. Three of team EMC’s most dedicated runners were racing in the Boston Marathon and we knew they were nearing the finish line.

This weekend, Wei Wei and I attended the second Zooma race of 2013 in Austin, Texas. Zooma hosts all-women running events in resort settings all over the country, providing women get-away-weekend opportunities to race, bond, enjoy spa services and share their passion for running. This weekend hosted about 1300 women.

We have been working hard over the last few weeks preparing something that we couldn’t be more proud of – our 2012 Impact Report. This report spells out exactly what we’ve been doing all year to bring our mission to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother to life. It’s a testament to how your support, donations and participation have helped us make great strides toward reaching our goals. We hope it also conveys our commitment to you, our supporters and donors to be 100% accountable. We’re paying attention to every thing you do to help us reduce maternal mortality and we’re tracking every mile run, dollar donated and action taken.

Thanksgiving is only one week away. As you polish the silver and pull out the china, give a little thought to what made you happy this year. And next Thursday, as you sit down to dinner with your friends and family, think about what this holiday really means. It’s about gratitude, pure and simple.