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Liberty Mutual Sponsors Kayak4Kids Event
Liberty Mutual Bermuda sponsored and participated in the recently held Kayak4Kids event. A spokesperson said, “Liberty Mutual Bermuda is delighted to sponsor and actively participate in the annual Kayak4Kids event. We applaud the incredible determination and dedication of the kayakers, paddleboarders, surf skiers, and rowers who braved challenging... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Touch-A-Truck Fundraiser Event
MAMA, in partnership with SCARS and the Family Centre, hosted their annual Touch-a-Truck fundraiser at Bernard’s Park on Sunday, June 9. Children enjoyed exploring vehicles brought by some of island’s emergency and public services and local companies. Related Stories Touch-A-Truck Fundraiser Set For June 9 Photos &... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: SCARS Kayak For Kids Event
Kayakers, paddleboarders, surf skiers, and rowers completed a loop of the island this weekend to raise money for the child sexual abuse prevention charity SCARS during the ninth annual Kayak for Kids event. Related Stories Photos, Video, 360: Kayakers Raise Money SCARS Training Sessions For Local Officials Liberty... Read more of this article
Kayakers Event To Raise Money For SCARS
[Written by Stephen Wright] [Updated] Kayakers, paddleboarders, surf skiers, and rowers will complete a loop of the island this weekend to raise money for a child sexual abuse prevention charity. The ninth annual Kayak for Kids on Saturday and Sunday [June 8 and 9] is in aid of Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS]. Organisers are hoping for... Read more of this article
Touch-A-Truck Fundraiser Set For June 9
MAMA [Meet a Mum Association], in partnership with SCARS and the Family Centre, will be hosting their annual Touch-a-Truck fundraiser event on Sunday, June 9 from 11.00am to 3.00pm at Bernard’s Park in Pembroke. The event will see BELCO, the island’s emergency services, and other truck and bus companies bring their vehicles to Bernard’s Park,... Read more of this article
SCARS: “Because I Am A Child Campaign”
The month of April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and SCARS will be launching their child protection awareness campaign ‘Because I am a Child’ on April 3rd. SCARS Executive Director, Debi Ray-Rivers explains, “Because I am a Child Campaign is critical within our community. SCARS wants to send a clear message, that being... Read more of this article
SCARS Says ‘Thanks’ On Their 11th Anniversary
Today [Oct 27] marks the 11th anniversary of of Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS] being granted charitable status and the organisation extended their thanks to all involved and said they “will never cease in our efforts to protect the innocence of our future generations.” A spokesperson said, “Today marks 11 years of Saving... Read more of this article
Photos, Video, 360: Kayakers Raise Money
Kayakers and paddleboarders are completing a loop of the island this weekend in aid of a child sexual abuse prevention charity. The seventh annual Kayak For Kids event will raise funds and awareness for Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS]. The 40-mile route started at Somerset Long Bay Beach at 8.00am this morning and finished at Clearwater... Read more of this article
Kayakers Event To Raise Money For SCARS
Kayakers and paddleboarders will complete a loop of the island this weekend in aid of a child sexual abuse prevention charity. The seventh annual Kayak For Kids event will raise funds and awareness for Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS]. Thirty-four kayakers and two paddleboarders, followed by three jet skis and three support boats, including... Read more of this article
SCARS On Protecting Children During Holidays
Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS] is reminding the public to make sure that children are protected and free from harm this holiday season, and provided a series of advisory images. One of their graphics says, “The holidays are a wonderful time to be around family and friends, especially for our precious children. But we need to make... Read more of this article
Column: Child Protection During This Crisis
[Column written by Debi Ray-Rivers] In celebration of the third week of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we wish to thank all the parents in our community! As a parent with grown children, I applaud what parents are going through during this Coronavirus crisis: balancing work commitments [if you are still employed], staying positive if you have... Read more of this article
April Is Child Abuse Awareness Month
SCARS is reminding the public that April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month, saying that “child sexual abuse can thrive in isolation, and we must take precautions during this time to reduce risk.” A spokesperson said, “With April being National Child Abuse Awareness Month, more than ever it’s important to keep this topic of prevention... Read more of this article
Freemasons Donate To Two Local Charities
The Freemasons recently donated $2,500 each to two Bermuda charities, serving to assist the valuable work done by Action On Alzheimer’s & Dementia and Saving Children And Revealing Secrets [SCARS]. Representatives of the Freemasons’ Fund For Bermuda gathered this week to present cheques in the amount of $2,500 each to the charities. Receiving... Read more of this article
SCARS Certification For Kiwanis St George
Numerous members of the Kiwanis Club of St George’s have now received their certification after participating in a SCARS workshop. The Kiwanis Club of St George’s — whose main goal is “serving the children of the world” – decided that the SCARS workshop would not be limited to club members, but rather opened to the community. Held... Read more of this article
Child Abuse & Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS] and Centre Against Abuse [CAA] united to hold a joint event titled ‘Partner in Prevention’ on Friday, April 26. “SCARS and Centre Against Abuse recognized government departments that partner with them to put... Read more of this article
Castle Masters Staff Become SCARS Certified
Family-owned, fun castle rental business Castle Masters has taken steps to have their staff and volunteers have become certified by child sexual abuse prevention charity SCARS, saying as they are hired at some events to monitor the fun castles while the children play, they “felt it imperative to be SCARS certified to make sure the children in... Read more of this article
