With the devastation caused by the flooding and now the latest round of severe weather and tornadoes in so many areas of the country we give pause to pass along our thoughts and prayers to our friends and facilitators that have been affected. A special prayer goes out to our good friends in Joplin, Missouri …
“…Leonard delivers the book’s bombshell while indirectly addressing a growing concern in the sports industry at large. He reveals publicly for the first time that he was sexually abused as a young fighter by an unnamed “prominent Olympic boxing coach.”” See Harvey Araton’s full story from yesterday’s New York Times.
Join the Lowcountry Exchange Club of Charleston and the Rooftop at Vendue Inn for “Fashion Under the Stars” benefiting Darkness to Light. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the fashion show kicks off at 8 p.m. featuring designs from: Cose Belle, Escapada Living, Monkee’s of Daniel Island, Kenneth Beatrice, and Coral by Liz Chirles Hair …
Little Warriors, an organization in Canada and one of the providers of D2L’s Stewards of Children program, has launched an edgy new child sexual abuse campaign that is sure to spark some dialogue. Glori Meldrum, founder of Little Warriors, shares her story and inspiration for the campaign in a recent article in the Calgary Herald. …
NYC, April 14, 2011, Darkness to Light was honored as the first recipient of the annual PARTNERS in Evaluation Award for Excellence presented by St. John’s University. The PARTNERS in Evaluation Award for Excellence is given to violence/abuse organizations that ensure that their programs are working through formal, third-party evaluation. Anne Lee accepted the award …
From now until April 30, you can play a vital role in fueling our efforts to prevent child sexual abuse through awareness, stigma reduction, and adult-focused education. Pledge your support today and help us Fund the Fight.