Bristol Palin Named Ambassador For Teen Pregnancy Prevention Group

Bristol Palin, the daughter of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R), is promoting teenage pregnancy prevention as a teen ambassador for the Candie's Foundation, an organization that educates teens about the consequences of pregnancy, the AP/Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Bristol Palin gave birth in December 2008 after an unintended pregnancy. She is scheduled to participate in a town hall meeting on Wednesday to coincide with the National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy. Palin said, "I feel that I could be a living example of the consequences of teen pregnancy." Neil Cole, founder of the Candie's Foundation, said, "With Bristol's participation, we hope to reach millions of teens with our message" (AP/Cleveland Plain Dealer, 5/5).


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