Lawmakers unite to fight child abuse - announce first-ever online auction for Children’s Trust Fund 25th anniversary
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Lawmakers unite to fight child abuse - announce first-ever online auction for Children’s Trust Fund 25th anniversary
WHAT: News conference to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Michigan’s Children’s Trust Fund and kickoff the first-ever online auction and 6th annual charity event at the Kellogg Center at Michigan State University on Sept. 25.
WHO: Sen. Randy Richardville, R-Monroe.
Sen. Martha Scott, D-Highland Park.
Sen. Patty Birkholz, R-Saugatuck Township.
Rep. Barb Byrum, D-Onondaga.
Rep. Dave Hildenbrand, R-Lowell.
Rep. Michael Sak, D-Grand Rapids.
Nancy Moody, chair of Children’s Trust Fund of Michigan.
WHERE: State Capitol Lawn (near Austin Blair statue)
Lansing, MI
WHEN: Thursday, August 14
9:30 a.m.
BRIEF: Each year, thousands of children in Michigan are abused. The Children’s Trust Fund of Michigan has been working for 25 years to stop child abuse through local prevention programs across the state.
The charity auction raised $444,000 last year to help end child abuse and neglect throughout the state. Lawmakers will announce this year’s feature items for the live auction and details of a first-ever online auction.
CONTACT: Rich Bearup, Michigan Children’s Trust Fund (517) 335-4620
Kristyn Ladd, Senate Majority Communications (517) 373-8880
Posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2008
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