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Knowles & Rowland Champion Moms in Houston
16 Oct
Summary
- Tina Knowles and Kelly Rowland lead a maternal health walk in Houston.
- The event supports birthFUND's mission to end maternal mortality.
- The walk takes place in Houston's historic Third Ward neighborhood.
Tina Knowles and Kelly Rowland are returning to Houston to champion maternal health by leading the inaugural Third Ward Mile walk on Saturday, November 28. This event supports the nonprofit birthFUND, which is dedicated to ending the maternal mortality crisis. Knowles and Rowland, who are family funders, will captain the team in the community walk, joined by founder Elaine Welteroth.
The Third Ward neighborhood holds significant personal meaning for both celebrities. Knowles raised her daughters there, and it's where Rowland met Beyoncé. "Third Ward helped me raise my girls," Knowles stated, emphasizing the importance of giving back to the community that shaped them.
Rowland highlighted the need for mothers to feel "safe, supported and seen" during childbirth. birthFUND aims to fund midwifery care, which Elaine Welteroth notes can prevent over 80% of maternal deaths. The event at Emancipation Park encourages donations to support these vital community initiatives, with all proceeds benefiting birthFUND's programs.
The Third Ward Mile is open to participants aged 6 and up, with post-race festivities including food, music, and local vendors. birthFUND, with support from sponsors like The Honest Company and Walmart, is committed to creating a space where mothers are prioritized and valued, advocating for systemic change in maternal healthcare accessibility.
