Guests Discovered the Wonder

CHICAGO, IL November 4, 2006 The 2006 Blue Ribbon Ball, “Discover the Wonder,”presented by the Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) Chicago Board and Verizon Wireless, raised over $300,000 for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.  The Ball took place on Saturday, November 4, at Chicago’s Field Museum, where 630 guests enjoyed a true evening of elegance at this annual black-tie gala.  The highlight of the evening was the treasures of the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition. 

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Support for the Cause -- 

Thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation, we will be able to upgrade the Program Information Management System (PIMS), a database used to help Healthy Families America programs ensure that they are delivering quality services.  Healthy Families America is a program of PCA America that strives to provide expectant and new parents with the opportunity to receive the education and support they need at the time their baby is born.  Our deepest thanks to the Verizon Foundation for its generous and continued support of PCA America.

 Today’s Prevention --

When shopping for holiday cards this season, be sure to buy them through Heartfelt Charity Cards or Good Cause Greetings, our two national partners that both generously donate 10% of your purchase back to Prevent Child Abuse America.

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