Forgotten Children March Hosts Kickoff Party 8/26

On August 26, 2011 a Kickoff Party for the "Forgotten Children March" will take place at SONO CAFÉ/Tampa Museum of Art, in downtown Tampa. This event is open to the public and will provide complimentary appetizers, complimentary entry into the Museum and a cash bar.

WHEN:
Friday, August 26, 2011 6-8 p.m.

WHERE:
SONO CAFÉ/Tampa Museum of Art (Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park)

WHY:
The purpose of this event is to create excitement and awareness, and garner support for the "Forgotten Children March" on September 24, 2011.

There are currently over 700 children in Hillsborough County who need a Guardian ad Litem Volunteer, to give them a voice. Voices for Children of Tampa Bay and the Hillsborough County Guardian ad Litem program are joining together, for the 2nd Annual Forgotten Children March. Communities across the country are standing up for abused and neglected children in foster care to provide support for these children. Together the hope is to increase awareness, raise needed dollars and encourage people to volunteer and become a Guardian ad Litem.

The Guardian ad Litem Program is based on the belief that every child has a right to a safe, permanent, loving home. Volunteers advocate for children who have been removed from their home due to abuse, abandonment or neglect. They lend their "Voice" to a child who otherwise would not have one.

We cannot afford to rest until every child in our community has someone who cares enough about them to speak out on their behalf. 700 abused and neglected kids without a voice are too many! 70 are too many! 7 are too many! This isn't optional for Hillsborough County any more.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
For more information on Voices for Children of Tampa Bay please visit www.vfcgal.org

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