"KiteTails & Cocktails" and "Kites for Kids" both Return to the
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
PITTSBURGH, Apr 18, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --KidsVoice is once again recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month with
the return of its two signature events--KiteTails & Cocktails, April 26,
and Kites for Kids, April 28, both at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG
Aquarium. American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) is the Presenting Sponsor
of both events. Other major sponsors include Accenture, Fox Rothschild
and UPMC Health Plan.
KidsVoice provides a voice of hope, a voice for rights and a voice of
experience for abused, neglected and at-risk children who otherwise
cannot speak for themselves.
"We are delighted to once again offer these two special events that the
people of Pittsburgh look forward to every April, with the help of our
co-chairs, Joan Hilson and Mary Edwards," said Scott Hollander,
KidsVoice Executive Director. "It's never been more important to keep
child abuse prevention front-and-center in our conversations, and raise
awareness as well as funds for the children who need it most."
Event #1: KiteTails & Cocktails--Thursday, April 26, 6 to 10
p.m.: Cost: $100 per person.
Support KidsVoice while enjoying a wonderful evening out. Joan Hilson,
chief financial officer of American Eagle Outfitters returns as event
co-chair for this sixth annual event, along with Mary E. Edwards, senior
executive and managing director Accenture. In addition to delicious food
and drinks, guests will also enjoy live entertainment from No Bad JuJu.
The silent auction features items ranging from a week stay at a private
home in Saint Martin, to a Sidney Crosby jersey autographed by the
entire 2012 team, to a complimentary five-course chef's dinner tasting
at Penn Avenue Fish Company. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.kidsvoice.org
and clicking on the Events tab.
Event #2: Kites for Kids--Saturday, April 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
FREE with purchase of a general admission ticket to the zoo.
A day-long kite-themed community event with games, crafts,
demonstrations, face painting and a chance to familiarize people with
our role in protecting our most precious resource, our children. Kites
symbolize hope, a happy childhood, and a chance to soar--things that
unfortunately many local children do not have the opportunity to
experience.
KidsVoice advocates in court and in the community to ensure a safe and
permanent home for nearly 4,000 of our most vulnerable citizens--abused
and neglected children.
SOURCE: American Eagle Outfitters
KidsVoice
Justin Lokay, 412-391-3100 (office)
412-215-5737
(mobile)
Jlokay@kidsvoice.org
or
AEO
Stefanie
Siebert, 412-432-4500
sieberts@ae.com