“Lace up your running shoes and join us for the 4th annual Cannon Runs for Children 5K,” announced Cannon County Coordinator Amanda Hammond. “The Child Advocacy Center invites you to join us on April 2, 2022 to celebrate Child Abuse Prevention month.”
President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed April to be the National Child Abuse Prevention Month in 1983, a tradition that continues to this day. Congress recognized the increased rate that children were abused and neglected and made a commitment to implement solutions. Government entities and non-profit agencies organized public awareness activities to promote healthy, strong families.
Cannon County Youth Services Officer Christine O’Day stated, “The Child Advocacy Center is such a vital resource in our community, providing support and services for our children and families. I chose to be on the Cannon Runs for Children Committee to show my support of the CAC and those they serve, as well as to bring more awareness of their services. A bonus is that the event is a fun time with a wonderful purpose!”
The event will be held at the Arts Center of Cannon County, located at 1424 John Bragg Highway in Woodbury. Registration check-in will start at 6:45 a.m., speakers at 7:30 a.m., and the run will begin at 8:00 a.m. Participants are welcome to run or walk. Registration is $25 for adults, $15 senior citizens (65+), $15 for students (ages 13-18) and $5 for students (12 and under). Students (aged 18 and under) may apply for a scholarship to attend the run for FREE. Pre-register for the event by visiting the website at cannoncountycac.org.
The Cannon County Child Advocacy Center needs your help to make this event a huge success. Team up with the Child Advocacy Center and show our community your commitment to children. There are four levels of sponsorship – Platinum ($1,000), Gold ($750), Silver ($500), and Bronze ($250). Sign up for sponsorships on the website or mail your contribution to Cannon County Child Advocacy Center, 214 West Water Street, Woodbury, TN 37190.
When you partner with the Child Advocacy Center, you are supporting crisis intervention and prevention services for children and families. For the last 14 years, the Cannon County Child Advocacy Center has worked as a team with the Department of Children’s Services, Woodbury Police Department, Cannon County Sheriff’s Department, and the District Attorney’s Office to investigate and prosecute child abuse cases and help children and families heal from the trauma. Last year 343 children and families were helped.