 May 25th is Missing Children’s Day
Child Find Canada
Green Ribbon of HopeTM Campaign 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE * May 01, 2007 – May 31, 2007
CHILD FIND LAUNCHES 16TH ANNUAL GREEN RIBBON OF HOPE CAMPAIGN
Winnipeg - CHILD FIND CANADA INC. announces the sixteenth annual Green Ribbon of Hope Campaigntm . This Campaign, which runs for the entire month of May, raises awareness of the issue of Missing Children. Each year in Canada, THOUSANDS of children are reported missing. The Green Ribbon has become a symbol of Hope for their safe return.
May 25th is Missing Children’s Day ~ In 1986 the Solicitor General of Canada declared May 25th to be Missing Children’s Day.
During the month of May the Green Ribbon of Hope is recognized as a symbol to remember missing children and to seek their safe return. Green is regarded as the colour of Hope and epitomizes the quest for the safe return of all missing children. Community members are asked to show their support and concern of the missing children’s issue by prominently wearing a green ribbon.
Proceeds generated by the Green Ribbon Campaign will enable Child Find Canada and its provincial partners to continue their mandate ~ assisting in the search for missing children and the education of children and adults about child personal safety.
Activities carried out during the month of May include fingerprint clinics and various community fundraising events. Green Ribbon boxes are placed in various business locations.
If you would like to make a donation or find out more about the Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign, please call or write the Child Find office nearest you.
Child Find Canada Inc. is a registered charitable organization established in 1988 whose mandate is to support its existing and future members who educate and advocate for the rights of children and youth, and assist in the location of missing children.
All Children Have the Right to be Safe !!!
For further information, contact:
Kathryn Anderson
CHILD FIND CANADA INC.
204. 339. 5584
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