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Working Together to Keep Kids Safe
Nine teenagers are being prosecuted for bullying a fellow South Hadley High School student, Phoebe Prince, who committed suicide after being taunted and threatened. Fifteen-year-old Phoebe Prince was allegedly driven to suicide by classmates who harassed her at school and cyberbullied her over the internet.
Phoebe, a new arrival at South Hadley High School from a small seaside town in Ireland, was mercilessly tormented: Her books were routinely knocked out of her hands, things were thrown at her, and threatening text messages were sent to her cell phone. These vicious bullies humiliated and tormented Phoebe until tragically, she took her own life.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County and Netsmartz recognizes that we, along with parents and schools, are a critical partner in protecting kids from bullies. School safety expert Michael Dorn recently conducted a workshop for parents and educators on bullying. You can learn how to keep kids in your life safe from bullies by viewing the virtual session, "Bullying through the Eyes of a Child." Working together, we can help assure that no more youngsters experience the fear and humiliation Phoebe suffered. | | Take Action Against Bullying: | | • | Watch school safety expert Michael Dorn's workshop: "Bullying through the Eyes of a Child." | | • | Share Michael's Dorn's workshop, "Bullying through the Eyes of a Child," with other parents. | | • | Support BGCUC in providing safe havens for kids. |  
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County's 3rd annual 5k/10k Run For
Fun route begins at the historic Fort Utah Park located at 200 N Geneva
Rd. in Provo. From the park the route meanders along the peaceful Provo
River, canopied by majestic and lush trees and vegetation. The trail
winds through the trees and loops back to Fort Utah Park. |
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| EVENT DETAILS April 17th, 2010 the event starts at 9:00am with pre-run ceremonies lasting 15-20 minutes. There will be a light breakfast available before and after the race at Fort Utah Park. All race participants will receive a stylish shirt and the chance to win some prizes! Thank you for giving back to the youth in our community through your participation in this event. | |
Everyone Can Run!Remember that the race is for both the serious runner and the "just-for-fun" runners(and walkers/joggers) alike! The serious runners will be placed at the front for a quick start. Participants who would like to go at their own pace and enjoy the scenery can do so! Jogging strollers are allowed. The most important thing is to come prepared to have fun and support the kids! ABOUT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB There is great potential in all young people. The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to inspire and enable all young people to reach their full potential. Boys & Girls Club youth development professionals work with local volunteers to deliver quality evidence based programs and activities that inspire and enable kids to BE GREAT and to reach their full potential. Boys & Girls Clubs relies heavily on the philanthropic support of the community to help us realize our mission. Your support, through participation in special events like the 5k/10k Run For Fun, creates hope and opportunity for thousands of youth across Utah County.
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Youth receive necessary school supplies 8.18.2009 Youth at the Boys & Girls Club enjoyed a presentation about the importance of school from Larry Smalley, manager of the Orem RC Willey. Smalley talked to the youth about the importance of staying in school, even when it gets tough. With high school dropout rates plumeting across the nation, this message could not come at a better time. According to studies backed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, some areas see high school drop-out rates as high as 50%. At one time Utah boasted #1 in the nation for high school graduations, however over the past 6 years we have seen a steady decline in the number of Utah youth that graduate from high school. Although Utah has better graduation rates than many other states, the most recent statistics show 73% high school graduation rates. |
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