GREEN OUR VACCINES

  On June 4, 2008 the Green our Vaccines March & Rally occurred in Washington DC with hosts Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey. Rally speakers included: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Dr. Jay Gordon, Dr. Jerry Kartzinel, Dr. Boyd Hayley and the hosts Jim & Jenny.

More than 40 autism and environmental organizations supported these efforts and an estimated over 8,500 individuals participated. Every state was represented including friends from Mexico, Canada and the Philippines.

McCarthy, author of the best-selling book Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism, and Carrey have joined forces with national advocacy organizations in the battle to eliminate toxins from children's vaccines and to encourage national health agencies to reassess mandatory vaccine schedules. While they do support immunization, like many parents and experts in the medical community, McCarthy, Carrey and their many allies feel that children are receiving too many vaccines, too soon, many of which are toxic. Their goal is to demand a safer vaccine supply and schedule for children.

"This day will go down in history as a time when parents' voices and their message to change the vaccine program was finally heard and acted upon," said Jenny McCarthy.

Families from across the U.S. are already committed to marching for safe vaccines and the numbers are growing. "Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey are heroes to hundreds of thousands of families who love a person with autism and for all families who want safe vaccines that are toxin free. Their desire to help and be a vocal instrument of change are warranted and greatly appreciated," said Lisa Ackerman, TACA Executive Director.

Green Our Vaccines rally shirts are still available for purchase here  (yes, I bought one!)