Please take 2 minutes to watch this video about this movement: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j1llWo_l6M
Quad Cities - The HAVlife® Foundation is collaborating with local schools, city officials, nonprofit organizations, clubs and churches to obtain more than 10,000 pledges of commitment to prevent lost potential by September 19, 2013. This effort starts, what is being recognized as a movement to celebrate our youth's potential for a future Quad Cities. Organizers believe with this movement, the community can secure the Quad Cities as the region that values and cares about youth the most in the nation.
Every day hundreds of organizations and individuals dedicate time, talents and treasure to the more than 78,000 youth in the community. The efforts behind Preventing Lost Potential Day are centered on making a commitment to youth and how, as a community, the Quad Cities will: Educate, Protect, Encourage and Develop our future. "It's time that we come together as a community and be proud of the ways we invest in our youth and prevent lost potential," explains HAVlife® Founder Mike Vondran. "This is not about raising money for a cause, but rather encouraging the Quad Cities Community to adopt a stronger commitment to our youth."
On September 19, the community is invited to a free youth celebration held at Schwiebert Riverfront Park as a part of the Rock Island Parks and Recreation's Thursday Night Groove series. This event is open to the public and will include many youth centered activities. To learn more about this movement and to pledge commitment, visit HAVlife.org.
HAVlife® Foundation was established in 2007 in honor of Hunter Aaron Vondran, his birthday is September 19. Hunter passed away at the young age of 13 due to injuries sustained in a tragic accident. The organization serves to prevent lost potential of youth through supporting schools and organizations with grants to encourage positive youth participation in the areas of music, arts and athletic programs. For more information visit www.havlife.org.
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