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4th Annual Kids Against Child Abuse
Rally Sunday, September 20, 2009 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Lions Park (Off of 10th and Harrah Road) Harrah, OK Map here
Please mark your calendars now to join us for this important event as we empower the younger generations to stand united against child abuse.
Bring your family, friends and neighbors! This is a family-oriented event. ALL CHILDREN ARE INVITED!
For more information or to donate your time, supplies or services, please contact us!
4th Annual Kelsey Briggs Run
Against Child Abuse Held annually in October, the Kelsey Briggs Run Against Child Abuse is an event created to remember Kelsey Briggs and is sponsored by Prevent Child Abuse Okahoma.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Regatta Park 725 S. Lincoln Blvd. (SE 6th and Byers Ave) Oklahoma City, OK
5K Run begins at 8:00 a.m. 1 Mile fun run/walk begins at 9:30 a.m. following the run
Honorary Chair Person: Tommie Harris (University of Oklahoma, Chicago Bears)
Course: 5k-USATF SANCTIONED & CERTIFIED. CHAMPIONCHIP TIMED.
Fees: $20 if registered by October 23, 2009; $25 if registering the day of the run
Registration Closing Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009 @ 11:59 p.m.
Race Day Registration will open @ 7:00 am the 24th Oct 09 @ Chesapeake Boathouse.
Children are welcome.
T-shirts will be sold for $10 (All runner participants will receive a T-shirt as part of their registration).
Awards: Medal by age group.
Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
All proceeds benefit Prevent Child Abuse Oklahoma.
Help us spread the word - Printable brochure available here!
Child Abuse Prevention Day at the Capitol
2010 Date TBA
Speakers, display booths, advocacy opportunities to speak with state officials about child abuse.
5th Annual Kelsey
Saturday
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. On October 11, 2005 despite nine months of documented abuse, Kelsey Briggs died, becoming one of 47 Oklahoma children who fell through the cracks of the very system put in
place to protect them. As stated on the website created in her memory, www.KelseysPurpose.org, “she was put here to make a difference
- to make sure other
children are protected.” the reform that has already begun following her tragic passing. The people she left behind and the people she never
met have united to stand
against child abuse—to make sure other children, all children, are
protected. organized on a community level and are responsible for distributing child abuse awareness and prevention information. Groups also distribute Kelsey's signature heart-shaped stickers bearing her name, image and the Kelsey's Purpose
website. Each group gathers a list of
resources local to their area which is distributed with the
awareness brochure. For more information on Kelsey Saturday, or to sign up for Kelsey Saturday 2010, please contact us.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
State Capitols around the United States, including Oklahoma City Details TBA
National
Event Website: http://www.millionsurvivormarch.com/
The goals of the March are:
Broken Child is proud to support this movement and will be leading Oklahoma's participation in this event. To assist in helping the Million Survivor March in Oklahoma, please contact us!
Additional organizations and participants in other states are needed. Please contact the organizers of this event if you are interested in participating in this event.
OSU-OKC Family Health & Safety Day
Date TBA September 2010 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Center for Safety and Emergency Preparedness facility 3501 W. Reno (at the crossroads of I-40 & I-44) across from Mathis Brothers Oklahoma City, OK
FREE Event, open to the public!
Focus: Family, home and outdoor health and safety, as well as vehicle and roadway safety.
Event will include:
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