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This past Wednesday, March 20, Vivian Glyck was invited onto WS Radio's "The Coaching Show" to speak about Debbie Ford, her good friend and fellow champion for children's rights. Listen in to hear Vivian speak about the work of Just Like My Child, its successful partnership with Debbie Ford's organization, The Collective Heart Foundation, and the work still left to be done in Africa.

We are committed to continuing the legacy that Debbie left behind – one of compassion, generosity, and empowerment. It was Debbie's final wish that people contribute to Just Like My Child's Girl Power Project, so that her passion can live on through thousands of girls growing up in Africa.

Listen to Vivian's full interview to learn about what you can do to empower women and children half a world away, and in doing so, make the world a better place. As Vivian says,

"We believe in solidarity, not charity."

Collectively, we can make a difference. It's what Debbie wanted.

As many of you may know, Debbie Ford – beloved author, transformational speaker, and founder of The Collective Heart – passed away Sunday night in the company of her family. After a nearly two decade-long battle with cancer, Debbie was ready for life's next adventure.

Oprah just posted a beautiful tribute to Debbie and in her honor, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is airing an encore of Oprah's "Super Soul Sunday" interview with Debbie Ford on Sunday, February 24 at noon ET/PT. Then, tune in at 1 p.m. ET/PT to watch Debbie's past Oprah Show appearances.

Follow the link on Oprah's blog post to watch Vivian Glyck's moving video tribute to Debbie Ford.

Beyond her deep friendship with Vivian, Debbie was a champion for Just Like My Child Foundation's cause. First, by helping to build several schools in rural Uganda – where children who would otherwise not have access to education are now thriving with the opportunity to reach their full potential. Next, Debbie and The Collective Heart took on the Girl Power Project with us: pledging $100,000 to help empower 10,000 at-risk adolescent girls in Uganda. Many of you have seen photos and updates from our first official Camp Girl Power, held in January – none of it would have been possible without Debbie and The Collective Heart's support and passion.

In lieu of flowers, her family has asked that donations go to The Collective Heart to carry on Debbie's legacy of compassion and empowerment, by touching the lives of over 10,000 girls in Uganda through Just Like My Child Foundation's Girl Power Project.

"I have been speechless with gratitude for many years for your constant grace in my life and for the family rituals we shared together. I know I must have been very good in some previous life to have had you as my soul sister. You embodied “tough love” right until the last minute and wouldn’t let me get away with anything but loving myself entirely. I know you are smiling on me, on us, but I MISS you already and will always carry your encouragement and love in my heart. Zak told me today that you were his “God Aunt” and that he was so sad he didn’t get to say goodbye to you. And then we had a beautiful conversation about you as a mother and how we would send Beau love everyday. You cracked my boy’s heart wide open even as you slipped out of your body. I’m sure you will work your magic for many more, and we’ll all just have to be courageous enough to do it with you in spirit, rather than in body. I love you always Debbie Ford."

– Vivian Glyck, Founder & Executive Director, Just Like My Child Foundation

Pick up a copy of San Diego Magazine's 50 People to Watch issue and you'll find a bio on Vivian Glyck, Founder and Executive Director of Just Like My Child Foundation. This feature explores Vivian's passion for creating sustainable change in the developing world by working predominately with women and girls. We are so proud of her and the Just Like My Child Foundation for helping thousands of women find their voice and push for positive change in their communities!

Here's a sneak peak of what you'll find in her feature article:

"She has already established programs for micro-enterprise, medical services, female empowerment, and legal rights education in Uganda. No one would blame her if she took a break from all the fundraising and frequent flying. But in 2013, the founder of Just Like My Child will return to Uganda with donors in tow and visit her myriad projects, as well as expand her programs into Senegal on a second trip. Thanks to Glyck, hundreds of families and individuals in dozens of villages now have the tools to deal with poverty, disease, land rights, domestic violence, rape, and more."

Read more at http://sdmag.us/vivianglyck, and pick up a copy of San Diego Magazine's 50 People to Watch in 2013, on newsstands now!

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