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Miss America 2013 Mallory Hagan and "Extra!" Correspondent A.J. Calloway joined Prevent Child Abuse America in turning the "Big Apple" into the "Big Pinwheel" on April 16th with a display of more than 5,000 pinwheels – the new national symbol for child abuse prevention – in Times Square to call people to action in support of healthy child development and mark Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Even though the event has passed, there are ways to lend your support year-round:
- Donate $10 by texting PINWHEEL to 20222* (powered by www.givebycell.com)
- Purchase a tie from Prevent Child Abuse America's Collection at ties.com, inspired by NBA stars including Chris Paul, Chris Bosh, Kevin Love and Ronny Turiaf, and Pro Football Player Lawrence Jackson - available through May 31, 2013
- Volunteer for a state chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America
- Learn more about what you can do at www.preventchildabuse.org
Special thanks to Kohl's, Kappa Delta and Hedge Funds Care for their generous sponsorship, and to NBA Cares, Manhattan Magazine, Sigma Delta Tau, General Federation of Women's Clubs, ties.com and SparkAction for the provision of volunteers and/or promotional support.
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*A one-time donation of $10.00 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Donor must be age 18+ and all donations must be authorized by the account holder (e.g.parents). By texting YES, the user agrees to the terms and conditions. All charges are billed and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected for the benefit of "Prevent Child Abuse America" by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. Message & Data Rates May Apply. You can unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP to shortcode 20222; text HELP to 20222 for help.
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