On Wednesday, April 22nd, a mix of creatives and influencers – everyone from Celine’s Phoebe Philo to British Vogue’s Lucinda Chambers – gathered at London’s Ham Yard Hotel for a special screening hosted by Christy Turlington Burns in partnership with Citizens of Humanity. The film, entitled “Every Mother, Every Mile,” was directed by Christy to raise awareness for her non-profit Every Mother Counts, which aims to make pregnancy and delivery safe for every mother. The short film presents marathon running as a metaphor for birth and highlights how distance creates an obstacle that inhibits many women around the world from having access to maternity care. After the film was shown, model and writer Laura Bailey moderated a Q&A with Christy where she educated and engaged the audience on the issue and how to help. It was a relaxed and fun evening that gave attention to an admirable effort that Citizens of Humanity is thrilled to support.
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