Join Boys & Girls Clubs of America for Day for Kids on September 7 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. One day can change a child's future! Visit http://www.DayForKids.org/Atlanta to sign up.
These are fond memories. And experiences that shaped who you are. Unfortunately, today, there are many kids who don’t have these types of experiences. Their circumstances are preventing them from having a full childhood. They are forced to deal with grown-up issues. Poverty. Hunger. Health issues. Family issues. Crime and violence. Too often, kids are forced to grow up too fast. Sources: Levin, H. et al, “The Costs and Benefits of an Excellent Education for All of America’s Children,” (January 2007).US Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Juvenile Justice Bulletin: Juvenile Arrests 2009. (2011)., Available at: http://www.ojjdp.gov/pubs/236477.pdfSave the Children’s Nutrition Report. Available: http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.7980641/k.C98/Nutrition_Report_2012.htmAfter School Alliance. America After 3pm. (2009) Found at: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/AA3_Full_Report.pdf Troiano RP, Berrigan D, Dodd KW, Mâsse LC, Tilert T, McDowell M. Physical activity in the United States measured by accelerometer. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2008; Jan;40(1):181–8.
Sources: Levin, H. et al, “The Costs and Benefits of an Excellent Education for All of America’s Children,” (January 2007).Save the Children’s Nutrition Report. Available: http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.7980641/k.C98/Nutrition_Report_2012.htmUS Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Juvenile Justice Bulletin: Juvenile Arrests 2009. (2011)., Available at: http://www.ojjdp.gov/pubs/236477.pdf After School Alliance. America After 3pm. (2009) Found at: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/AA3_Full_Report.pdf
That’s the power of Day for Kids. This one day brings togethermillions of people to raise millionsof dollars to help millions of kids grow up to a great future.They need us. And we need you. Join us in changing kids’ childhood, to transform their futures.
So what is Day for Kids?
It’s a national event that lets adults be kids again, while pledging to give kids back their childhood
WE’RE CALLING ALL ADULTS through a nationwide field day, to experience the memories of childhood benefit the kids in their community. The concept is simple: adults pledge to play (and fundraise) in field day events across the country in honor of a child in their life. The dollars they raise help support kids in their local community and in areas of need nationally.