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Published: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:51:45 GMT

Last month we issued the Fourth Mothers Who Make A Difference list and celebrated all mothers. This month we would like to salute all of the wonderful fathers as we celebrate the loving example of your life this Father's Day. You bless not only your own children and family, but also all others who have the special privilege of knowing you. Thank you for "fathering," mentoring, guiding, and nurturing your children and those whose paths you cross.

SUMMER SAFETY

Summer is a time for school classrooms and hallways to empty and the awaited anticipation of our childrens' fun and play time.

Yet, emergency rooms across the country call summertime 'the trauma season for kids. From the heat to pools to bike riding, parents need to be on alert.

Childhood memories are filled with summertime fun which means trips to the beach, ice cream, and rides at the amusement park. While your family enjoys the summer, emergency room doctors don't enjoy what they refer to as the trauma season.

This summer children ages 14 and under will be rushed to emergency rooms nearly 3 million times for serious injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes, drownings, bike crashes, pedestrian incidents, falls and other hazards. More than 2,500 children will die.

Tragedies rise and nearly half (40 percent) of all unintentional injury-related deaths occur during the summer months (May to August) because children are supervised less, have more free time and are involved in more outdoor activities. Close supervision, proper protective gear, and other simple prevention steps will help keep your child safe. Click Here To Learn More


GROWING UP WITH VIOLENCE

Growing up in a violent home is one of the most terrifying and traumatic experiences a child can go through.

It's an experience that a child will not forget. It's an experience that can affect every aspect of a child's life, growth and their development.

There is a definite correlation between domestic violence and child abuse. Growing up in a violent home can set patterns for children ... patterns that can cause them to commit violence and abuse, and continue the cycle of violence and abuse. Violence is learned behavior. It is completely preventable. Click Here To Learn More


SEXTING

If parents didn't have enough to worry about before, there is a new worry and it's called SEXTING. It's serious, dangerous, has consequences and can ruin their children's future. Learn More About This Problem And The Codes Kids Use Here



NEWS & EVENTS

The 2009 Playoffs - BARCLAYS Golf Tournament - August 25 - 30
Liberty National, Jersey City, New Jersey

The PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup are proving to be a thrilling success. Barclays is proud to kick off the 2009 Playoffs at the spectacular new Liberty National. With breathtaking vistas of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty, this will be one tournament you will not want to miss.

Plan to attend and watch as players scramble to stay above "the playoff bubble." Don't forget to get your tickets early. A Portion of Ticket Proceeds Goes To Love Our Children USA. Click Here To Purchase Tickets


SPREAD THE WORD

Visit Love Our Children USA's social networking pages at Facebook Causes ... YouTube ... Twitter 1 ... Twitter 2 and MySpace where you can get all of our news, invitations to events, see our videos and learn new ways to get involved and support our work. We hope that you will join us as supporters of our cause and recruit your friends and your network to do so as well . So, please spread the word. You can help keep children safe!


MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Recently, a 13 year-old girl contacted us because her friend was being bullied at school. Love Our Children USA gave her ideas and resources on how she could help her friend. The bullying stopped, and she is starting a bullying prevention committee at school using Love Our Children USA's information and materials.

This is just one story of how Love Our Children USA makes a difference. And in this economy, it's becoming increasingly more difficult to help all those who need our help.

We know that everyone is hurting in this economic climate, but it is our hope that you will still make a donation -- even if it's the smallest amount, because every dollar helps!

You donations enable us to focus on public education, community outreach & awareness, bullying & cyberbullying prevention, Internet safety, parenting education, advocacy, create a 24-hour toll-free hotline, give scholarships to aged-out foster youth, produce and distribute over 35 guides for parents and children, maintain and enhance our extensive web resources, conduct the necessary research to help focus on the trends of violence against children and produce effective anti-violence messages.

Make Children A Priority Today PLEASE HELP Love Our Children USA depends on private donations to educate parents, families and kids on the prevention of all violence against children and stop it BEFORE IT STARTS!

You can donate securely online or you can mail your donation to Love Our Children USA at the address below. By contributing to Love Our Children USA you can do a lot to ensure that America's children are safe. Please help us continue our work by donating as generously as you can.

We hope you find this update helpful and send you and your family love, nurturing and safe wishes!

Ross Ellis
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Love Our Children USA

About Love Our Children USA

"We Need to Be the Change We Want to See Happen”
- Gandhi

For almost ten years, Love Our Children USA has become the go-to prevention organization for all forms of violence and neglect against children.

Our commitment is to break the cycle of violence against children.

Empowering the public with knowledge … giving children and youth a voice by speaking for them… advocating for their safety and taking their message to the media and to our communities … a liaison between those with no power and those with power.

Practicing safe and positive parenting in every home … every school ... every community across America ... for all children ... creating successful families.

Getting to the root of the cause of child violence ... and breaking the cycle — before it starts.

And ... by doing this we can stop domestic violence which begins with the victimization of children.

Keeping America's Children Safe ... Strengthening America's Families

This is the purpose, passion and commitment ofLove Our Children USA.

Mission Statement

November 2006 marked Love Our Children USA’s eighth year as the national nonprofit leader in breaking the cycle of violence against children. It has become 'the go-to prevention' organization for all forms of violence and neglect against children in the U.S.

Love Our Children USA works to eliminate behaviors that keep children from reaching their potential. It redefines parenting and creates kid success by promoting prevention strategies and positive changes in parenting and family attitudes and behaviors through public education. Love Our Children USA honors and respects children and works to empower and support children, teens, parents and families through information, resources, advocacy, and online youth mentoring. Its goal is to keep children safe and strengthen families -- Its message is positive ... one of prevention, empowerment and hope.


Contact Information
Toll Free: 888.347.KIDS
www.loveourchildrenusa.org



  

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