Forget One Direction and Cheryl Cole, a new calendar is celebrating Britain's real heroes - the nation's most inspiring mums. Rather than showcasing skimpy outfits or the latest celebrity crushes, the Women of Strength 2014 calendar celebrates inspirational mums from across the UK. These are women who have overcome illness, domestic violence and disabilities to raise their children. The calendar has been created by single mum Dawn Cousins, 39, and all proceeds will go to Mothers 2 Mothers, an international charity helping to prevent paediatric AIDS in Africa. The mum of four from Harrow, London, said she was inspired to create the calendar to empower mums.
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RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
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An American man continues on his mission to document his journey around the globe by completing a world map tattoo on his back .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
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