April is both National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. When we started Lauren’s Kids 15 years ago, our mission was clear – to prevent child abuse through education and awareness, and help survivors heal with guidance and support… but never could we have imagined the powerful army we’d build. This April, join Lauren’s Kids as we reflect upon the last 15 years, honor the 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse living in the U.S. today, and recommit to Keep Shining Light – together.
Here’s how!
KEEP SHINING LIGHT: GET INVOLVED FROM ANYWHERE–APRIL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: 42 MILES VIRTUAL WALK
Come walk with us to protect childhood! Lauren’s Kids is challenging YOU to shine light in dark places by walking 42 miles throughout April, in honor of the 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse living in the U.S. today. Help us raise $42,000 to prevent abuse and help survivors heal through life-saving education and awareness efforts. Reach your step goal and receive a Lauren’s Kids t-shirt, with more cool prizes for top walkers and raisers!
LAUREN’S KIDS 15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CANDLES
Lauren’s Kids has partnered with survivor-owned small business, Grit + Grace candles, to create all-natural hemp/soy wood wick candles that inspire hope and encourage healing. Each purchase supports Lauren’s Kids’ educational programing that aids in preventing childhood sexual abuse. Purchase a Lauren’s Kids ‘Keep Shining Light’ 15-Year Anniversary Candle today!
KEEP SHINING LIGHT: IN-PERSON EFFORTS & EVENTS
APPETITE FOR GIVING
APRIL 2023 – SOUTH FLORIDA
Appetite for Giving is a month-long food and fundraising campaign held through the entire month of April 2023 in Miami- Dade and Broward Counties. Participating restaurants have joined in the fight to prevent child sexual abuse by collecting voluntary donations when patrons pay the check.
42 HOURS
APRIL 25- 27, 2023 – TALLAHASSEE/FLORIDA CAPITOL
Since 2019, advocates, legislators, state leaders, survivors, and community members have joined Senator Lauren Book and the Lauren’s Kids foundation to walk for 42+ continuous hours in the rotunda of the Florida Capitol, in honor of the 42 million survivors of childhood sexual abuse living in the U.S. today and to advocate for societal and legislative change. Lace up your shoes and join us this April.
We are so excited to launch this tremendous month of significance with all and KEEP SHINING LIGHT together to raise awareness and create change! For more information, Contact Us.
