ICAN President
“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” ~Oprah Winfrey
Happy new year from ICAN! The new year is a time of fresh beginnings and hope for the future as we march to the beat of collective change. As an organization, we have undergone many changes in the past year, with the intention of increasing our reach in a more cohesive manner in order to fulfill our mission. I cannot fully express in words how excited we are about 2015 and the years to come.
Did you know that we have chapters available in most of the U.S. as well as chapters in Canada, Asia, Europe, and Mexico? Our chapters are a valuable source of in person support in your local area. We invite you to attend a meeting and connect with your local leaders!
If making it out to a meeting in person proves to be a challenge, many of our chapters provide virtual support through Facebook and email. Be sure to follow us on Facebook as well, as we provide anonymous support for mothers who prefer to keep their identities private.
As an international organization, we recognize the need to pursue our mission to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) in a way that also translates cross-culturally. Along those lines, our ICAN en Español group is another valuable source of support that we offer for our Spanish-speaking mothers.
As we continue into 2015, we look forward to hearing your stories and supporting you during your birthing year and beyond!
With Hope,
LaQuitha Glass
ICAN President
