Isagenix Fights Child Abuse on Capitol Hill during National Day of Hope
A luncheon will be held from noon to 2 p.m. EST on Wednesday, at The Kennedy Room on Capitol Hill. Coover is a member of the Childhelp Host Committee, co-chaired by Senator and Mrs. Jon Kyl and Senator Dianne Feinstein.
Isagenix has been supporting Childhelp since 2004, and is the sole sponsor of the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-4-A-Child. Isagenix sponsored Childhelp’s 50th Anniversary Tour and raised more than $1 million dollars in 2009. Over the years, Isagenix and its Associates, customers and employees have raised more than $2 million to ensure Childhelp’s educated and professional staff is ready to answer calls from hurting children and adults in crisis. This 24-hour hotline has received more than 2 million calls since its inception in 1982.
This luncheon provides the opportunity for members of Congress to meet with Childhelp founders and Nobel Peace Prize nominees Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, as well as other prominent activists to discuss and develop legislation on how to better help victims of child abuse and neglect with a focus on prevention, intervention and treatment.
Shocking Statistics About Child Abuse (source Childhelp)
- Over 3 million reports of child abuse are made every year in the United States
- A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds.
- Almost five children die every day as a result of child abuse.
- Child abuse occurs at every socioeconomic level, across ethnic and cultural lines, within all religions and at all levels of education.
Isagenix is a multiple recipient of Childhelp’s Corporate Award, having been recognized by Childhelp at the 2008 National Day of Hope Luncheon on the Senate Floor and at the 2010 Drive the Dream Gala.
Last year, the Isagenix “Wall of Hope” was unveiled to recognize the Isagenix Associates who have donated to Childhelp. The Wall of Hope features the photos and names of more than 100 people who have pledged to donate $300 or more annually. If you’re an Isagenix Associate and want to support Childhelp, you can make a pledge by filling out the contribution form in your Back Office or by contacting Isagenix Customer Service. If you’re an Isagenix customer, ask your Independent Isagenix Associate how you can get involved.
About Isagenix
Isagenix®, the World Leader in Nutritional Cleansing and Replenishing™, develops and manufactures systems to assist in weight management, long-term wellness and skincare. Isagenix products are distributed through an independent network of Associates in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand. The company’s vision is to impact world health and free people from physical and financial pain. Isagenix, established in 2002, is a privately owned company with headquarters in Chandler, Ariz. and a member of the Direct Selling Association. For more information, visit www.isagenix.com.
Isagenix offers targeted and complete systems that make it convenient for people to achieve safe, long-lasting weight loss and long-term wellness. The systems focus on Nutritional Cleansing and Replenishing, a process that improves on the ancient health practice of fasting by feeding the body with nutrients to assist in its natural ability to remove impurities. Isagenix systems combine cleansing with a low-calorie meal regimen and infusion of essential nutrients for a total health and wellness approach.
About Childhelp
CEO and Co-Founder Sara O’Meara and President and Co-Founder Yvonne Fedderson started Childhelp® in 1959, establishing it as a leading national non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect and at-risk children. Childhelp’s approach focuses on advocacy, prevention, treatment and community outreach. For more information about Childhelp call 480-922-8212 or visit www.Childhelp.org.
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the United States, its territories, Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Guam, the Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, can provide assistance in 170 languages. The Hotline offers crisis intervention, information, literature, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are anonymous and confidential.