The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children’s Spring Luncheon “Get Smart” Elizabeth Smart as Keynote Speaker, April 18, 2013
The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children’s Spring Luncheon “Get Smart”
Elizabeth Smart as Keynote Speaker
The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC), the world’s first child protection agency, held its annual Spring Luncheon on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at The Pierre Hotel in Manhattan. The afternoon featured a keynote address by child advocate Elizabeth Smart. The kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. This traumatic experience led Elizabeth to create her own foundation that has allowed her to become an influential advocate for change related to child safety. Elizabeth’s compelling story continues to inspire children who have gone through similar experiences to not give up and know that there is life after tragic events. Dr. Mary Pulido, Executive Director of the NYSPCC, spoke about the mission of the NYSPCC, and the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Elizabeth Mayhew andValesca Guerrand-Hermes served as event co-chairs. The afternoon raised more than $150,000 for the agency’s Trauma Recovery Program. 250 guests were in attendance.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Luncheon program included important steps to recognize child abuse, take action if it is suspected, and most importantly, how to prevent it.
Attendees include: Elizabeth Smart (Child Advocate), Dr. Mary Pulido (Executive Dir, NYSPCC), Valesca Guerrand-Hermes (Co-Chair), Elizabeth Mayhew (Co-Chair), Frederick Anderson, Graciela Bittar, Eliza R. Bolen, Alison Brokaw, Grace Chao, Jamie Colby (Anchor, Fox News), Christina Cuomo, Jennifer Creel, Diana DiMenna, Diandra de Morrell Douglas, Somers Farkas, Shirin Fekkai, Suzanne Gault, Penny Gorman, Boo Grace, Dawne Marie Grannum, Kimberly Guilfoyle (Anchor, Fox News), Shelley Goldberg (Reporter, NY1), Tania Higgins, Mary Hilliard, Karen Klopp, Christine Mack, Joy Marks, Judge Edwina Richardson-Mendelson, Robin Meltzer, Coralie Paul, Frances Rivera (Anchor, WPIX), Kelly Rutherford (Actress), Lillian Stern, Gigi Stone(Correspondent, Bloomberg News), Whitney Topping, Paula Zahn (Anchor, PBS)
Board Members include: David and Sarah Stack, Karl Wellner, Lincoln and Molly Frank, Peter Espy, David and Mary Alice Sherrill, C. Amy Gerry, Frank Sommerfield
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The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC), the world’s first child protection agency, held its annual Spring Luncheon on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at The Pierre Hotel in Manhattan. The afternoon featured a keynote address by child advocate Elizabeth Smart. The kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. This traumatic experience led Elizabeth to create her own foundation that has allowed her to become an influential advocate for change related to child safety. Elizabeth’s compelling story continues to inspire children who have gone through similar experiences to not give up and know that there is life after tragic events. Dr. Mary Pulido, Executive Director of the NYSPCC, spoke about the mission of the NYSPCC, and the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Elizabeth Mayhew andValesca Guerrand-Hermes served as event co-chairs. The afternoon raised more than $150,000 for the agency’s Trauma Recovery Program. 250 guests were in attendance.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Luncheon program included important steps to recognize child abuse, take action if it is suspected, and most importantly, how to prevent it.
Attendees include: Elizabeth Smart (Child Advocate), Dr. Mary Pulido (Executive Dir, NYSPCC), Valesca Guerrand-Hermes (Co-Chair), Elizabeth Mayhew (Co-Chair), Frederick Anderson, Graciela Bittar, Eliza R. Bolen, Alison Brokaw, Grace Chao, Jamie Colby (Anchor, Fox News), Christina Cuomo, Jennifer Creel, Diana DiMenna, Diandra de Morrell Douglas, Somers Farkas, Shirin Fekkai, Suzanne Gault, Penny Gorman, Boo Grace, Dawne Marie Grannum, Kimberly Guilfoyle (Anchor, Fox News), Shelley Goldberg (Reporter, NY1), Tania Higgins, Mary Hilliard, Karen Klopp, Christine Mack, Joy Marks, Judge Edwina Richardson-Mendelson, Robin Meltzer, Coralie Paul, Frances Rivera (Anchor, WPIX), Kelly Rutherford (Actress), Lillian Stern, Gigi Stone(Correspondent, Bloomberg News), Whitney Topping, Paula Zahn (Anchor, PBS)
Board Members include: David and Sarah Stack, Karl Wellner, Lincoln and Molly Frank, Peter Espy, David and Mary Alice Sherrill, C. Amy Gerry, Frank Sommerfield
