On April 26, the Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) marked Child Abuse Prevention Month with its 22nd annual For the Love of Children 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run for Kids. Held at Okeeheelee Park, the event brought together more than 300 participants to raise awareness and support for vital child abuse prevention and intervention services.
This year’s event was especially meaningful as CHS honored Palm Beach County Youth Services with the prestigious R. David and I. Lorraine Thomas Child Advocate of the Year Award. The award recognizes the department’s steadfast dedication to improving the lives of children and families in the community. Director Elisa Cramer accepted the award on behalf of the department from CHS Executive Director Dennis Miles and Chair Vincent D’Aria.
“We’re incredibly grateful for community partners like Palm Beach County Youth Services, whose work continues to make a lasting difference for our children,” Miles said. “Together, we’re ensuring that every child in our community reaches their full potential.”
With the support of presenting sponsor Granite Telecommunications, the event successfully raised more than $113,000, reinforcing CHS’s overarching focus to break cycles of generational poverty and child maltreatment across Florida.
On the front lines since 1902, the Children’s Home Society of Florida is the oldest and largest statewide organization devoted to helping children and families, serving more than 65,000 children and their family members across the state each year. Learn more at www.chsfl.org.
