It's every parents worst nightmare - to have a child go missing. While one would like to dream there would never be a need for such awareness, sadly, children go missing every day around the globe and right here in Saskatchewan.
In light of that fact, the province has officially proclaimed May 2014 as Missing Children's Month. This year marks the 23rd annual Green Ribbon Campaign by Child Find Saskatchewan, which includes National Missing Children's Day on May 25.
"Ensuring the safety and well-being of all children and youth in our province is paramount," Social Services Minister June Draude comments. "I encourage all Saskatchewan residents to wear a Green Ribbon of Hope this month to raise awareness for all missing children and their families."
It's within all of us to get involved.
Citizens can help support Child Find Saskatchewan by making donations to the organization's Green Ribbon donation boxes located at Saskatchewan Liquor Board Stores across the province during the month of May.
"The Green Ribbon is a symbol of remembrance and hope for the safe return of missing children in our province and country," Child Find Saskatchewan President Phyllis Hallat adds. "We believe that a missing child is everyone's responsibility."
Child Find Saskatchewan is a charitable organization that educates and advocates for the protection and rights of children and youth, and works with law enforcement agencies and other partners to help locate missing children. Visit http://www.childfind.sk.ca/.
Bad things can and will happen, but if we all do our part to raise awareness, hopefully we can go a long way towards preventing heartache in the future.
