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Imagine a community where every child is safe, where every parent has the resources to nurture and protect their kids, where families thrive. You can help make that happen right here in the greater Memphis area. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Area agencies are working together to offer a host of activities to help prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect. Please help Memphis stop child abuse now.
Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities
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Light of Hope Awareness Project
Presented by Memphis CASA
Victorian Village Park
Saturday, March 26, 2011, 10am until finished
Each stake represents a child who has been abused and neglected in Shelby County. Volunteer to help build the project and bring attention to the need to fight child abuse. No admission charge.
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Hands of Hope Auction Party
Presented by Exchange Club Family Center
Minglewood Hall
Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:00 PM
The Exchange Club Family Center, dedicated to ending child abuse and domestic violence, is hosting its 2010 Hands of Hope Auction Party on March 27th at Minglewood Hall in Midtown Memphis. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. with gourmet food stations, cocktails, silent and live auctions, and entertainment by legendary Memphis band, The Bo-Keys. $75 ticket/$125 couple.
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Kids' Dance for CASA
Presented by Memphis CASA
Racquet Club of Memphis
Friday, April 8, 2011, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Calling all kids! Don't miss the event of the year for the 7th and 8th grade partygoer. This annual event offers kids the opportunity to learn about the mission of CASA while dancing the night away. Night includes refreshments, a DJ, and chaperones. All proceeds benefit Memphis CASA. Tickets $25.
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The Memphis Child Advocacy Center Children’s Memorial Flag Raising
Presented by Memphis Child Advocacy Center
Civic Center Plaza in front of City Hall
Monday, April 11, 2011; 12:15 PM
901-525-2377
Join the Memphis/Shelby County community in renewing our commitment to keeping children safe. Together with Mayor Wharton, Mayor Luttrell, Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich, and other community leaders, we will raise the Children's Memorial Flag. We will pause to remember children lost to abuse and rededicate ourselves to preventing needless deaths.
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Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival
Presented by Porter-Leath
Wagner Place
Sunday, April 17, 2011, Noon - 6:00 PM
Free Admission.
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Crawfish Scramble
Presented by Porter-Leath
Ridgewood County Club
Monday, April 18, 2011; Noon
$700 per team/$175 per golfer
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16th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights Week Awards
Presented by Shelby County Crime Victims Center
Lindenwood Christian Church
Thursday, April 22, 2010, Reception at 5:30, Awards at 6:00.
No admission fee.
Keynote Speakers: Ashley Sanders and Heather Fox. They met on March 2, 2007. One was the victim of a car-jacking and shooting, the other was the hero who stepped up to save the life of a stranger. Ms. Sanders and Ms. Fox will share with us how that day in March changed each of their lives forever.
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Race for Hopes and Dreams
Presented by Exchange Club Family Center
Overton Park
Saturday, April 24, 2010; 8:00 registration, 9:00 5K, 9:05 Walk
MRTC sanctioned race event. You can choose between a 5K race or a 1-mile Family Walk – either way you help kids and families. $18 preregistration/$20 day of race.
When you participate in any of these events, you are helping raise awareness and support the agencies that fight child abuse in our community.
Thanks for your help!
