A Coquitlam-based organization working to stop sexual exploitation of children and youth has embarked on its annual spring awareness and fundraising campaign.
The Children of the Street Society is selling by donation fucshia-coloured daisies and holding a celebration March 9 in conjunction with Stop Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Week March 14-20.
The daisy was chosen as it is a flower that easily connects to childhood innocence; its fuchsia colour combines red, for ‘red light districts’, and purple which is B.C.’s provincial colour for violence prevention.
The public can get a daisy pin through the society’s Coquitlam office or in select locations in the Tri-Cities area, including: RONA Home Centres in Coquitlam, CIBC Austin Avenue branch, Canadian Tire in Coquitlam, Vancity branches in Maillardville and North Road, at Brew Street in Port Moody, and Coquitlam Florist in Port Coquitlam.
As well, a Celebration of Success event, is planned for Wednesday, March 9 at the Diamond Ballroom in Vancouver.
The event will feature recognition for society members and donors, music, a fashion show and a chance to bid on prizes donated by a wide variety of businesses in the community.
Proceeds from tickets sales and funds raised at the event will be used to support the society’s work to keep kids safe from all forms of sexual exploitation, including workshops for School District 43 students.
Tickets for the celebration are still available and can be purchased through the Children of the Street Society’s website (www.childrenofthestreet.com) or by calling 604-777-7510.
