National KidsDay
First, there was Mother's Day. Then came
Father's Day. Now, a growing grassroots movement to honor America's
children continues with the observance of the third annual National KidsDay
on Sunday, August 3rd. Being spearheaded by the 3.6 million member Boys &
Girls Clubs of America, in collaboration with KidsPeace, National KidsDay
is an emerging new national day observed on the first Sunday of each
August, with national, local and personal celebrations taking place across
the country. The goal of the day is to honor, celebrate and acknowledge
kids through the gift of meaningful time.
" National KidsDay will help give America
another opportunity to let children know they are special and loved,
whether they are our own children, our grandchildren or any child," said
KidsPeace President & CEO C.T. O'Donnell II. "In an often confusing
and ever-more complicated world, this knowledge helps give kids peace."
Since the inaugural National KidsDay in
2001, over 4,000 communities across the country have celebrated. This
year National KidsDay celebrations will take place on Sunday, August 3 in
hundreds of cities across America. Special National KidsDay events are
scheduled for the Ellipse in Washington, D.C.; the Kips Bay Boys &
Girls Club in NYC/Bronx; and in Los Angeles at the Santa Monica Pier. Famed
television personality and National KidsDay Spokesperson Leeza Gibbons
is scheduled to appear at the National event in Washington DC, with
additional celebrities, notables and personalities set to celebrate in
other local events.
To find out more information on local
National KidsDay events, tips on creating your own celebration or to find
information on the Annual Meaningful Time Check-up, visit the web site at
www.kidsday.net.
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