Do you want to help children navigate life and help the relief effots in Haiti? Join Austin Child Guidance Center’s Pace Pals for Kids in the 2010 Austin Marathon! Due to the disastrous event in Haiti on January 12, 2010, ACGC has expanded its goals for this year’s race. Keeping in mind our mission and dedication to improving the lives of children and families, we are extending our mission overseas to those children and families suffering in Haiti by contributing 20% of our total donations from the Austin Marathon campaign to the American Red Cross International Relief Fund in the efforts to provide aide to Haiti.
YOU can help by: (1) donating online (www.active.com/donate/austinchildguidance or www.austinchildguidance.org) or (2) volunteering at the water stop on race day, February 14, 2010 (sign up at www.doitsports.com/volunteer/join-protected-group.tcl?event_id=159567 - use the password “26″ to log in and sign up).
By contributing to this event, whether financially or with your time, you can help children and families that are struggling through some of life’s most difficult times, in both Austin and Haiti. The goal of treatment at Austin Child Guidance Center is to relieve the mental health issues faced by children and youth, with the help and support of their parents, siblings, grandparents, teachers, and friends. Current relief efforts in Haiti are focused on basic needs, such as food, shelter, and medical attention; eventual support will be needed to address the issues of grief, loss, and trauma. Austin Child Guidance Center addresses similar issues as we continue to work with survivors experiencing Post- Traumatic Stress from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. We have seen the overwhelming and devastating effects of disaster, but also know that change and healing are possible. By contributing 20% of our Austin Marathon donations to the Haiti relief efforts, we invite you to help us reach out to those families affected in Haiti’s tragic earthquake, while also helping the children and families in our community.
Questions? Check out the 26 Miles for 26 Charities website for more information about the charity arm of the Austin Marathon (http://www.youraustinmarathon.com/26for26), or contact Zack Flores at (512) 451-2242 or zflores@austinchildguidance.org. We look forward to your support!
