Fort Pierce, FL, June 16 2010 – Old Navy in Tradition and CASTLE recently partnered for a one-day awareness program and raffle.  One lucky winner went home with a Rock Band 2 system complete with a flat screen TV. This was all donated by Old Navy. The management at Old Navy said …..( it is our pleasure to support this worthy organization. We hope that the proceeds benefited some families who needed help in our community and we plan to do something again in the future.) CASTLE would like express its deep appreciation to Old Navy for brining awareness in the fight against Child Abuse on the Tresaure Coast and Okeechobee counties.

Fort Pierce, FL, June 15, 2010 - CASTLE recently received a donation from the Port St. Lucie Sunset Rotary Club in the amount of $1,300.  These funds were a result of the 11^th Annual Moonlight Madness Golf Fore Kids Tournament held in May at the Club Med in Port St. Lucie.

Fort Pierce, FL, June 15, 2010 – The CASTLE is currently holding open enrollment for Volunteer Auxiliary Members along the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee counties.  Each member of the Auxiliary Board will play a key role in helping the CASTLE sustain long term fundraising and special events.

CASTLE is pleased to announce the recent STOMP OUT CHILD ABUSE 5k Run/ Walk event raised $25k for the prevention of child abuse on the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee counties. CASTLE exceeded all expectations when the number of participants doubled on the streets surrounding the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. At 7:30 252 runners became the center of attention as they ran the course. The walkers were not to be outdone at 9:00. Over 400 of them walked their way along the lake waving their blue and white flags to show their support for CASTLE’s child abuse prevention efforts. As the presenting sponsor QVC took the stage and the crowd cheered. The Kids Zone was sponsored by Liberty Medical Supply to entertain all the children. Guests listened to the sounds of Traxx Entertainment during the walk/run.

CASTLE appreciates the effort and dedication of all the sponsors and participants. A special thank you to Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Herbeque, and Walgreen’s.

A call to action to put an end to child abuse

As the number of reported abuse cases increases as a direct result of the economic downturn, our children are at greater risk than ever before. We at CASTLE are asking the community to support our prevention efforts. You can do so by joining our “In Memory of the Children” Campaign. Come to a CASTLE office and pledge your support by signing a flag that will be carried in next year’s “Memory Field” dedications. The "Memory Field" consists of white flags with a blue ribbon, the ribbon for child abuse prevention; each flag represents one child who lost his or her life as a result of child abuse or neglect in the State of Florida during the prior year.  Last year's "Memory Field" unfortunately consisted of approximately 198 flags which is 198 too many.