50+Lifestyles APRIL 2009 Serving the IA/IL Midwest Since 1987 VOLUME 22 ISSUE 10 6th Annual Child Abuse Council Auction and Dance Keepers of Dreams: Behold the Future Friday, April 24, 2009 Isle of Capri Conference Center, Bettendorf, IA Music by Marge and the Buzztones The evening is accompanied by Marge and the Buzztones featuring the “Guitar Army”. Imagine a group of six business professionals and one spunky Sedona Group Quality Assurance Manager, with a voice that is out of this world, using their combined talents to play music and protect the area children from abuse and neglect. From rhythm and blues to rock and roll, Marge and the Buzztones offer a spin to your typical fundraising event. Top left to Right: Bob Young, Marge Purnell, Joe Lindley, Hy Bunn, Harris “Buzz” Hatcher Bottom Left to Right: John Blythe, Chas Blythe Tickets: $50 per person or $90/couple* Table sponsorships available at $500 & $1,000 Contact 309-786-1466, ext. 106 for tickets and sponsorship information Visit us at www.childabuseqc.org Riverboat Development Authority 2009 Event Sponsor The night begins at 6:30 p.m. featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, a 50/50 drawing, and an attractive array of live auction items such as: entertainment and vacation packages, art objects, kids’ packages, jewelry, and many others. DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS Donated by Holland Jewelers and valued at $2,950 Given away during the auction/dance It Shouldn’t Hurt to be a Child…. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Regretfully, according to the Iowa Department of Human Services, in 2007 a total of 22,991 cases of child abuse and neglect were confirmed or founded. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services reported that in 2007 there were 111,742 reports of child abuse and neglect. Children who experience abuse or neglect are 59% more likely to be arrested as a juvenile, 28% more likely to be arrested as an adult, and 30% more likely to commit violent crime. One-third of abused and neglected children will eventually victimize their own children. The Child Abuse Council’s mission is to lead community efforts to eliminate child abuse and neglect by strengthening children and families through treatment, education and prevention. FREE
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