Bring the Whole Family!

I am excited to tell you about the fabulous entertainment at our No More Secrets Walk on Saturday April 17 at Sugar House Park. The 5k walk/run begins at 11:00, but the fun is just beginning. We will have free food and drawings until 3:00 along with great entertainment.

First let me tell you about Kramer Morton, an amazing 14 year old. He has been singing about a year and I'm telling you, he's incredible. Kramer is from a family of ten children and attends Indian Hills Middle School. You won't want to miss him.

If you haven't heard Carrie Wrigley perform, you are in for a treat. Carrie, who is a counselor by day, sings her own original music, guaranteed to melt your heart. Carrie has three CD's out. You may want to pick one up

You'll be tapping your toes when you listen to Sons of Other Mothers. If you like a folksy sound and light rock, these upbeat folks will give you something to smile about. I think you'll be hearing a lot more from them.

We'll also enjoy a magic show by Elias Caress of Outlaw Entertainers and a group of talented performers from Notable Youth Foundation coached by Dan Whitley.

Don't forget the free food and a whole bunch of giveaways. Gather the kids and come on over to Sugar House Park for a great time. Register early to save $5.00. The first 200 to register will get a free t-shirt. Register at www.ahealingplacemonument.com. Do it today.

Linda Garner

And the Winner Is.........

Thanks to everyone who has spread the word about the No More Secrets Walk. This is going to be a fun day. Following the Walk/Run which starts at 11:00 we will have free food and entertainment, interspersed with drawings for some great prizes. There will be face-painting, balloons, and games for the kids. You won’t want to miss the magic show, or the fabulous entertainment. The fun lasts until 3:00. If you can help us with the weather, we would really appreciate it.

This morning friend-husband and I had a private drawing for those who entered our advertising contest. Thank-you, thank you for spreading the word. And the winner of a $25.00 Barnes and Noble Gift Card is….(drumroll please)…Stacey. Thank you everyone. Stacey please send me your address, so that I can send you the gift card. You can send it to lindagarner@somesecretshurt.com.

I hope that y’all have marked April 17 on your calendars and that you will join us in preventing child abuse. You can still register for $5.00 at ahealingplacemonument.org. On the day of the walk, registration is $10.00, so be sure to register early. We still have a few t-shirts, so hurry. When they’re gone, they’re gone.

Check back tomorrow for details about our fabulous entertainment.

Remember: Together, we can make a difference.

Linda Garner

You CAN make a difference

Everyone wants to make a difference. When we hear about children who have been abused our hearts ache. “How did it happen?” we wonder. When it ends in tragedy we feel deep sorrow, and regret. Could something have been done? Can we do something to prevent child abuse? Can we make a difference?

Because I believe that we can stop this madness, I am involved in child abuse prevention. I invite you to join us in that effort. You can start by participating in the No More Secrets walk/run. You can sign up today. You can help us spread the word. You can encourage your friends and family to sign up.

Our contest for a $25.00 Barnes and Noble Gift Card is still open. You have until Friday at midnight to block, twitter, or facebook about the walk. Each of those earns you one chance to win. Respond to this post to tell me how many chances you have earned. I’ll throw in an extra chance to anyone who does a mass email about the walk. Send it out to everyone in your address book. If you get us a spot on the radio or in a newspaper, I’ll give you three chances to win.

I could use your help lining up entertainment. Some of the folks we expected to come through for entertainment haven't, and so I am scrambling to fill some time slots. After the walk we will have free food and entertainment, along with drawings for cool stuff. This is a family friendly walk, so we want family friendly stuff. Do you know any performers who would enjoy the chance to make a difference?

We also need sponsors of every kind. If you know of a business or an individual who would like to donate food, prizes for drawings, or money, let me know. Everyone who donates will get their name on our website and be recognized on the day of the walk. Anyone who donates $100 will also have their name on the back of the t-shirt. Good advertising. Sponsors for the t-shirts need to be in this week, so that we have time to print the shirts.

Do you have a service or a product that you could donate for our drawings? Do you have a business who could use this kind of advertising?

I would love for you to come participate in the walk on April 17. It's just $5.00 if you pre-register. At the walk it will be $10.00. You can pre-register any time before April 17. If you register by Friday, you get a free t-shirt. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Why not walk with us to prevent child abuse? Register at ahealingplacemonument.org.

Oh and by the way, did I mention…We’re gonna have a good time! Come join us. We’re gonna make a difference, and we're gonna have fun!

Our goal is No More Secrets, because Some Secrets Hurt.

Linda Garner