Did you see the Panorama Programme on Sunday 26th June called 'Dead Mum's Don't Cry', about maternal mortality in Chad and the work of Dr. Grace Kodindo?

Can we link Sheffield to this work?

See: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/panorama/4114674.stm

Women in this African country are dying hand over fist in childbirth for want of simple drugs and equipment. Things like pre-eclampsia and botched abortions on teenage girls are causing innumerable deaths. Dr. Grace was like a 'saint' trying to treat these people and save lives and I was very moved by her dedication.

Do you want to help?

People who saw the programme across the Uk have set up a forum called hopeforgracekodindo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hopeforgracekodindo/

Please join us and let's get together and do something about it.

The Panorama Programme 'Dead Mums Don't Cry' is to be screened at BBC Radio Sheffield's Open Centre on Tuesday August 9th at 6.00pm.

This event is free. If you'd like to come phone 0114 267 5444 to book your place.

There will be a discussion afterwards about whether people would like to support a local initiative to help get medicines and equipment to Dr. Grace Kodindo in Chad.

Please come along if you can.