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Big Latch On is This Weekend!

Join B.R.E.A.S.T. Roanoke to show your support of nursing mamas around the globe!

July 29, 2019


Global Big Latch On events take place at registered locations around the world, where people gather together to breastfeed and offer peer support to each other. Their friends, family and community join this celebration to promote and support breastfeeding. Volunteers from within the community host each location, hosting a Global Big Latch On event creates a lasting support network for the community. BigLatchOn.org . In 2018, over 60,000 participated in the event. 

B.R.E.A.S.T. Roanoke: Breastfeeding: Rights, Education, Advocacy, Support Team, is hosting a Big Latch On event this Saturday, August 3rd at the Haley Toyota Field, the home of the Salem Red Sox. 

Registration is required to be included in the official count. You can pre-register for the official Global Big Latch on portion and save yourself time the day of the event! Click the link below to register.  You may also use this form to volunteer at this event. 

Pre-Registration Form

Event Details: 

Registration/Check-In 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Official Latch will take place at 10:30am.
FREE ADMISSION! Family/Children Focused Vendors & Food from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM.

Macaroni Kid Roanoke will be there with photo booth fun and crafts for the kids!

The following vendors will be participating:

Multiplied Boutique for Twin & Sibling Wear
SatterThings
Chernicky Family Chiropractic
Embroidery by Patty 
Mighty Mamas Doula Services 
Carilion RMH Lactation
Dot Dot Smile with Ashley & Sophia 
Virginia529
Wright 4 You Vinyl
Beckybug Handmades
Usborne Books & More with Beth Witt
Anderson Music Therapy
dilly+dally

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Questions? Email: breastroanoke.biglatchon@gmail.com