Posts Tagged ‘Child Abuse Prevention Month

Is it normal for my baby to cry like this?  Find out by listening to our latest show. We interview Julie Price, Director of International Prevention Program Period of PURPLE Crying. In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we plunge in full speed by learning about this amazing program. Find out why your baby [...]


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In recognition of National Child Abuse Awareness Month, Jerry and I are training to run our first full marathon on May 1, 2011 to raise money for child abuse prevention programs. YOU can help us to strengthen families and keep kids safe by clicking here to sponsor our run with a donation.  ALL proceeds raised will benefit Kansas Children’s Service League.   [...]


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Miles4Kids just received a $1000 donation from Ashton G. of Wichita, KS.  Ashton graduated with a Master’s Degree Social Work at Wichita State University in 2009 and is currently working in child protection.  Ashton is a fantastic social worker who enjoys her career and understands the importance of supporting programs that strengthen families and keep [...]


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Short update – Jerry and I finished our 4th week of marathon training with a 9 mile run – total mileage 23 miles for the week.  To get me through the long runs, I’ve been incorporating run/walk methods of 3-1 (normally after 3 miles) which has made a tremendous difference (mentally) in breaking up the [...]


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Just a quick update! Miles4Kids will be on the Slow Runners Club Podcast in early February to discuss running and our upcoming events for National Child Abuse Prevention Month. You can learn more about Slow Runners Club by checking out their podcast on Itunes,  or find them on Facebook or their blog page http://slowrunclub.blogspot.com.  ~Christina


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Our next fundraising events will be in April, 2011 in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Our events will include  the Miles4Kids Silent Auction and Bake Sale and the Miles4Kids Fitness Challenge. Last spring, both events raised a total of $3200 in donations to support our local child abuse prevention agency -Kansas Children’s Service League [...]


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Miles4Kids would like to give a special thanks to Trista Herrmann and Andrea Austin.  They have gone above and beyond to help make this CAP event successful.  Both are very enthusiastic and generous with their time in helping us with the Run-A-Thon challenge and Bake Sale.  Thank you so much Trista & Andrea for all [...]


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only 12 days away!!!!  Can you or your organization can assist our team with donated edible goodies for our bake sale on April 17, 2010?  Please contact us at info@miles4kids.org.  Remember, all proceeds raised from the bake sale will be donated to the Kansas Children’s Service League for child abuse prevention programs.  Let’s all work [...]


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We run; discuss health and fitness topics; host a podcast Running with Miles4Kids; and advocate for vulnerable children and their families.

  • Couch to 5K – My First 25 Minute Run « Running for Pancakes: [...] [source] [...] [...]
  • Tamara: I can't believe how many people are abused out there. It's a horrible thing. We got to speak out and [...]
  • Christina: Wow, you've had a lot of life changing events this week. You've done well and are adjusting as much [...]
  • Britney: I am doing a school project on child abuse, and seeing and reading about some of the people that wer [...]
  • Amanda: I, too, am highly upseted by these statistics. I am doing a school project for contemporary issues [...]

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pouring rain, windy and cold - the whole time. Well, no training runs in the rain - and the marathon in the rain, what a deal! posted 384 days ago

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This workout is on the verge of being classified a very brisk walk *sigh*. Well I'm struggling with my runs for a few reasons - loss of... posted 2 days ago

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