(ROCKWALL, TX – May 14, 2015) To kick off a countywide educational campaign to prevent and end child abuse, the public is invited to participate in the first annual “End Child Abuse Walk,” Saturday, May 30, 9 am, at the Harry Myers Park Pickens Lake pavilion.
The goal of the campaign is to bring child abuse/neglect to an end as quickly as possible in Rockwall County, said family violence survivor J.J. Smith, founder of the Rockwall-based non-profit Americans Ending Abuse, which is organizing the Walk and campaign.
“Last year there were 95 confirmed child abuse/neglect victims in Rockwall County, according to CPS,” he said. “We want to bring that number down to zero ASAP. The vast majority of child abuse is perpetrated by parents, step-parents and someone the child knows and trusts so we need to educate children, parents and adults.”
He said funds raised will be used to purchase educational materials from widely-praised programs such as Love and Logic and Darkness To Lightto teach children, parents and adults in classes and presentations what they need to know to eliminate child abuse. Funds will also be used to purchase advertising to promote the programs, events and educational messages.
The pre-registration fee is $15 for adults and $10 for children, 6-12, Children 5 and under are free. Families of four or more paying persons only pay $50. Add $10 per person or pay $60 for families of four or more paying persons if you want a T-shirt. Watch for online registration soon at www.AmericansEndingAbuse.org.
Walk day registration is $20 for adults, $15 per child, 6-12, and $60 for families of four or more paying persons. Add $10 if you want a T-shirt.
The Walk route will follow the concrete paths around the lake and through the woods. Families can bring their children, babies in strollers and walk their dogs.
Free food and water will be provided by laMadeleine French Country Cafe, McDonalds and other area eateries.
Rockwall County Judge David Sweet and other area officials will welcome walkers at 8:30 am.
Event sponsors thus far include:
- Debra White Family/Criminal Lawyer
- Dr. Joan M. Franklin, Psychologist
- Firehouse Bounce
- Hawaiian Falls
- Hawkes for Rockwall County Sheriff
- laMadeleine Country French Café
- Lawyers Drafting – Discovery Service
- McDonalds
- Rockwall County Justice Of The Peace Pct. 3 Mark Russo
- Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club
- Rockwall Psychiatry & TMS Center
- TCB Construction
- The Rockwall News
For info, call J.J. Smith at 214-317-1718 or email info@americansendingabuse.org.
Story and photo submitted by J.J. Smith, Founder & President, Americans Ending Abuse.
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