International Women’s Day (IWD) is March 8 to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is #PressforProgress.
The first International Women’s Day was in 1911. It was celebrated for the first time by the United Nations in 1975. The day of honor was initiated by the suffrage movement fighting for women’s right to vote.
The International Women’s Day website is made possible each year through support from corporations committed to driving gender parity. The website’s charity of choice for many years has been the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) whereby IWD fundraising is channeled. An organization that thrives in Coronado and raises up lots of girls to women.
Coronado’s population is about fifty percent women. I have had the privilege to meet and interview several women who may no longer have to fight for the right to vote but they are fighting for other things that impact our community and humanity. From Ashley Hope becoming a foster and adoptive parent to break the cycle, to Sandy Downes who has given 25 years to the young ladies on the island through Girl Scouts
and more years to the City of Coronado as she retires this month, and Colleen Witterschein Warren who started a facebook group which is a community for citizens concerned about the relationship between our schools and this nation’s gun laws. A place where we can join together to make a difference, locally and/or nationally. And to make sure that what has happened to so many schools, students, teachers, families, loved ones – doesn’t happen at any of our Coronado schools, or elsewhere.
There are business owners, school volunteers, athletic volunteer coaches, scout leaders, moms, aunts, sisters, grandmothers
, wives, stepmoms, and friends who deserve to be honored and recognized not just in March, and not just on March 8, but every day. From women’s marches to #metoo, women and girls of Coronado have participated to make a difference and have their voices be heard.
A few of the island businesses I spoke with have offered a discount on March 8, 2018, to honor the women of Coronado. Below is a list of the business who responded to the call:
- Dolly’s Handbags located inside the Nail Studio at 824 Orange Ave offering 10% off your purchase on 3/8/18
- Miss Match located at the Ferry Landing is offering 50% off of any one item on 3//8/18
- Coronado Glow Luxury Spray Tan Boutique Studio is offering $25 Spray Tans for takes booked in advance for 3/8, space is limited, 1309 Ynez Place (Valid for 3/8/18 appts only)
- BE Polished Nail Salon will be offering 10% off any service at 131 Orange Ave, call to make your appointment, mention this article
- Natalie Falletta Skin Care on First Avenue is offering 20% off Facials and Peels and $10 off any waxing of $45 or more, booked on or before 3/8/18
- Fair Trade Decor is offering 10% off purchases on 3/8/18
- Coronado Vintage is offering 10% off purchases on 3/8/18, mention this article
Be sure to mention you saw this article when you call and book your appointments or you are making your purchase.
Thank you to these businesses for doing a little something for the ladies in Coronado and thank you to the ladies of Coronado who continue to do good in our community.
