Wow.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to and participated in the 1,000 Mile Journey yesterday. It was an amazing event.
Thank you to Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin & Representative Joe Parisi for speaking. Both speeches were incredibly inspiring.
As were all those who braved the weather to come out and take a stand for the end of child abuse.
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz of Madison, Wisconsin, made a proclamation for the end of child abuse and commemorated April 25, 2010 as the day on which the end of child abuse begins, starting in the city of Madison. We are honored by the Mayor’s commitment and we wanted to share this extraordinary proclamation with you:
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Thousands of children in Wisconsin are impacted by child abuse every day of every month of each year. These, our youngest citizens, deserve our support and commitment to their preservation, protection, and fulfillment; and
WHEREAS, all children, regardless of their background, are the foundation of our future and a large portion of the population of our state; and
WHEREAS, children need respect, nurturance, and protection; and
WHEREAS, public servants, employees, and citizens acknowledge a commitment to serve this important portion of our state’s population by taking a stand for the end of child abuse;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Madison, Wisconsin, does hereby proclaim April 25, 2010, as
The Day On Which The End of Child Abuse Began
in the City of Madison, and asks all citizens to recognize this possibility and commit to our children by taking a stand for the end of child abuse.
Mayor David J. Cieslewicz
Signed and sealed this 22nd day of April 2010 at City Hall.
Why are you walking?
Craig Broadbent
To support the Rainbird Foundation mission and vision to end child abuse. This organization is poised to document what is not working and be the entity doing what will effectively transform the future to one in which abuse of children will not exist. This event is so significant that I am traveling a thousand miles for the privilege to walk one mile with a thousand others who recognize how important this issue is. How could I not take a stand with such a group of people? If you read this and you have not committed to participating in the walk, I urge you to do so. I believe this will be one of the most significant contributions you will make in your lifetime.
(from The Rainbird Foundation’s Facebook Fan page, Mr. Broadbent is traveing from New York to participate in the 1,000 Mile Journey)
Interview with Connecting Women
Faten Abdallah and Associates,and Raina Kader, have a radio talk show titled, “Connecting Women”. This show is about how women try (or have found) balances in their life. We will discuss all sorts of topics that relate to women and other areas. We will also interview women of different professions. This talk radio will be hosted at 11 a.m. Central Time on Saturdays, with one night weekly show Thursday 9 p.m. CST.
Hanna & Elisabeth had the opportunity to have an interview with Faten on April 19th about the end of child abuse. Listen here: http://www.areallybiglife.com/ConnectingWomen04_17_10.mp3
Welcome to Tammy Baldwin & Joe Parisi
The Rainbird Foundation is proud to welcome Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin and Representative Joe Parisi to the roster of speakers for the 1,000 Mile Journey.
Rainbird co-founder Hanna Roth will be the Key Note speaker for the day.
See Hanna speaking about the 1,000 Mile Journey: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jov9R5Gxwhc
Thank you to Requisite Video for their contribution for the end of child abuse.
Rainbird on WORT 89.9 FM
Hanna & Elisabeth hosted the Access Hour on WORT 89.9 FM Monday evening. The show focused on the conversation for the end of child abuse. Topics include: What is the new conversation for the end of child abuse? What is the difference between ending child abuse and preventing it? What is a front end project vs. a back end project?
Check out the hour long program here: http://www.areallybiglife.com/AccessHour04_19_10.mp3
We reference Elisabeth’s Aunt Rena Romano on the program. Find out more about her here: http://renaromano.com/default.aspx
& the interview on Oprah: http://www.oprah.com/relationships/Incest-Survivors
The Power of A Child!
Twelve year old MacKenzie had to have a tonsillectomy and there weren’t many options for when her surgery could be scheduled. Additionally, most tonsillectomies are done around the age of six and the older a person gets, the more complications can occur, so her family was concerned.
MacKenzie’s surgery was scheduled for Thursday, April 22nd not as an outpatient but at a hospital in case of complications and the doctors told her parents that she would be out of school for two weeks. As it turned out, she was especially disappointed because she knew that she’d have to stay home and rest instead of participating in The 1,000 Mile Journey, a walk that she’d really wanted to do. For her, this was an opportunity to make a difference.
However, MacKenzie’s remarkable Grandmother, Lill, listened to her granddaughter’s desire to make a difference, and decided to get on the phone and make something happen. After calling around, Lill found a wheelchair for the day of the event, and Mackenzie is going to get to participate in the 1,000 Mile Journey after all, riding the walk with Mom, Grandma, and the Peaceful Hand Strutters.Not only is MacKenzie’s family so proud of her for wanting to make a difference, but Rainbird is deeply inspired and appreciative! Who said kids don’t have the power to make a difference?
You + Two
Ending child abuse can seem overwhelming. We all wonder, ‘what can I do as one person? ‘
But there are simple things we can do. We can take a stand. We can have others take a stand. We can walk for the end of child abuse with 1,000 other people in the 1000 Mile Journey. Get 2 people in your life to take a stand with you and register today. Tell 2 others and ask them to bring 2 people to join us.
No one person can end child abuse, but you + two + their two + so on, and so on, and together, each of us doing our part, can end child abuse. You + two.
See you at the walk!!
Platinum Bling!
A generous contributor from New York has gifted 3 solid platinum pendants for the top 3 pledge earners in the 1KMJ. The pendants are designed to be worn on a necklace. The shape is classic and elegant (pix on the way!).
These pendants will go to the top pledge earners overall and are not part of the pledge packages for top pledge earners by age group.
Thank You New York!!
Thank You to Madison
Today I met with the Madison City Street Use Planning Committee. They are a group of representatives from different city departments who are involved with any event that occurs on city property. They help make sure that all the details of an event are covered and that things run smoothly, from barricading off an area to altering bus routes, to seeing that all the proper permits are in place. They have been incredibly helpful in the process of getting the 1KMJ organized properly, thanks everyone!
The Capitol Police, who are in charge of the Capitol Square, and events occuring there, have also been particularly easy and helpful to work with. Thank you to everyone there as well!
