Media Advisory Fourth Annual Pinwheels For Prevention Kick Off Ceremony Monday

MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT:  Fourth Annual Pinwheels for Prevention Kick-off CeremonyIn recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention MonthWHEN:  Monday, March 31, 2008 10 a.m. media opportunityWHERE:  Nationwide Childrens Hospital Stecker Auditorium555 S. 18th St.Columbus, OH 43205ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Prevent Child Abuse Ohio (PCAO), Jim Hmurovich, president and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America, Franklin County Children Services, Columbus City Council, Franklin County Commissioners and the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital will dedicate the 6,954 pinwheels planted in Livingston Avenue Park in a ceremony Monday at Nationwide Childrens. The pinwheels represent the total number of reported cases of child abuse and neglect in Franklin County during 2006.  PCAO will commemorate National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April with Pinwheels for Prevention, a month-long campaign designed to enhance the publics awareness about child abuse and neglect prevention. During April, all 88 Ohio counties will display colorful pinwheels in front of schools, playgrounds, libraries and parks. The pinwheel display is a symbolic presentation of Ohios commitment to prevention of child maltreatment. Pinwheels for Prevention is Prevent Child Abuse Americas signature event commemorating prevention activities nationwide during the month of April. -30-CONTACT: Mary Ellen Fiorino / Pam BarberNationwide Childrens Hospital Marketing and Public Relations(614) 355-0495

MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT:  Fourth Annual Pinwheels for Prevention Kick-off CeremonyIn recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention MonthWHEN:  Monday, March 31, 2008 10 a.m. media opportunityWHERE:  Nationwide Childrens Hospital Stecker Auditorium555 S. 18th St.Columbus, OH 43205ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Prevent Child Abuse Ohio (PCAO), Jim Hmurovich, president and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America, Franklin County Children Services, Columbus City Council, Franklin County Commissioners and the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital will dedicate the 6,954 pinwheels planted in Livingston Avenue Park in a ceremony Monday at Nationwide Childrens. The pinwheels represent the total number of reported cases of child abuse and neglect in Franklin County during 2006.  PCAO will commemorate National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April with Pinwheels for Prevention, a month-long campaign designed to enhance the publics awareness about child abuse and neglect prevention. During April, all 88 Ohio counties will display colorful pinwheels in front of schools, playgrounds, libraries and parks. The pinwheel display is a symbolic presentation of Ohios commitment to prevention of child maltreatment. Pinwheels for Prevention is Prevent Child Abuse Americas signature event commemorating prevention activities nationwide during the month of April. -30-CONTACT: Mary Ellen Fiorino / Pam BarberNationwide Childrens Hospital Marketing and Public Relations(614) 355-0495