Today, Zayn is now nearly 2 years old. Getting a diagnosis of Down Syndrome for your child can be difficult, but life with your child doesn't have to be. Find out more about Down Syndrome and the joy of having a child with DS here at: https://cdss.ca/community/events-activities/world-down-syndrome-day/
Here is MaterCare Executive Director Dr. Robert Walley's grandson, Zayn, happily sporting his odd socks for World Down Syndrome day (#LotsofSocks).
Sunday, April 7th- On this Sunday, we ask our supporters to consider donating to MaterCare or encouraging others to donate to MaterCare. This can be done easily online at MaterCare.org/donate or by calling us at (709) 579-6472.
Sunday, April 14th- PALM SUNDAY Jesus entered Jerusalem to give His life on the cross, saving us all from sin and death. We reflect on the final days of Jesus' life on earth, and recommit ourselves to carrying our own cross in today's world.
We believe obstetricians and midwives are the most privileged medical and nursing caregivers, as they serve the co-creators of human life. The acceptance of the invitation to Mary to become the Mother of God establishes our own duty as fellow human beings to say "Yes!" to serving mothers and their children.
Happy Feast Day to all mothers and to our obstetrical and midwifery colleagues!
-The MaterCare Team
Against all human expectation God chooses those who were considered powerless and weak to show forth his faithfulness to his promises: Hannah, the mother of Samuel; Deborah; Ruth; Judith and Esther; and many other women. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 489.129)
Through her word the Virgin conceived; she remained a virgin; as a virgin she gave birth to the Savior.
"Is there anyone you want to meet before you die? Dr. Robert Walley was on my list. Years ago, I read about the work of MaterCare International, and a little light went on inside of me.
Here was a man, who could have been enjoying a very well-paid career as an obstetrician, instead fighting the culture of death and fundraising to save the lives of women and their unborn children in developing countries.
Here was a man who took his calling as a Catholic, a doctor, and a man seriously, doing the work of Christ with very little fanfare, and much persecution. Here was a man who I wanted to meet. I’ll tell you that I’ve daydreamed about becoming a mid-wife so that I could join in his work. This week Dr. Walley agreed to let me interview him."
Today, 
We believe obstetricians and midwives are the most privileged medical and nursing caregivers, as they serve the co-creators of human life. The acceptance of the invitation to Mary to become the Mother of God establishes our own duty as fellow human beings to say "Yes!" to serving mothers and their children. 
