Forgotten Children

ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE RALLY
Saturday, November 8,
10am-11am
State Capitol Building Steps

Over 100 South Carolina children every week become involved with the Family Court due to abuse or neglect.

Special guest speakers:

Representative Laurie Funderburk.
Laurie was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 52, in June 2004, to fill the unexpired term of Vincent Sheheen. She was re-elected to a full term in November 2004.
National CASA Judge of the Year Leslie Riddle
The Judge of the Year Award of Excellence recognizes the exceptional contributions and dedication of individuals and programs that provide hope to abused and neglected children in communities across the country.
USC Baseball Coach Ray Tanner.
Now in his 13th year as head coach at the University of South Carolina, Ray Tanner continues to lead the Gamecock baseball program to unprecedented heights with his commitment to excellence.
Volunteer GAL Cynde O'Rear
Adoptive parent and volunteer GAL Cynde O'Rear shares her experiences as an adoptive parent.


This rally brings together people who share a common concern for children in the foster care system. GAL staff and volunteers, along with members of the Legislative and Judicial systems, are joining in support of these children.

Our volunteers are honored to be standing with the Forgotten children cutouts as a committment that they will not be forgotten.

The Adoption and Foster Care rallies are to celebrate the 515 adoptions of children in foster care that were finalized in FY 2007- 2008 and also to serve as a moment to remember the 1,600 children who are living in foster care awaiting an adoptive home.


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Forgotten Children Media Information

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Press Releases:
News Advisory Oct. 13
News Article October 20
Article: October 23: Cynde O'Rear, Adoptive mother and Volunteer GAL

Details on other Statewide Rallies:
Greenville: Monday, November 10, Noon-1pm
Cleveland Park, Greenville
Spartanburg: Wednesday, November 12, Noon-1pm
Barnet Park, Spartanburg
Florence: Thursday, November 13, 11am-Noon
City County Complex, Florence
Charleston: Friday, November 14, 11am-Noon
Hampton Park, Charleston