{"id":23863,"date":"2024-05-02T12:12:25","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T12:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=23863"},"modified":"2024-05-02T16:21:31","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T16:21:31","slug":"florida-specialty-plate-spotlight-series-laurens-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/florida-specialty-plate-spotlight-series-laurens-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Specialty Plate Spotlight Series: Lauren’s Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

Continuing our Specialty Plate Spotlight series, we\u2019d like to present an initiative that is especially dear to our hearts here at eTags. Today\u2019s featured organization<\/a> is called Lauren\u2019s Kids, and if you\u2019ve had the chance to engage our services in the past, you may have noticed that we consistently offer the option to donate to this wonderful cause.\u00a0 When completing a transaction – at your checkout page – you have the opportunity to become a donor for Lauren\u2019s Kids.\u00a0 If you missed that moment, if you\u2019re curious why we champion this cause, or if you\u2019d simply like to understand why we are highlighting this plate, we urge you to please read on!<\/p>\n

Lauren\u2019s Kids is non-profit organization founded in 2007 by Lauren Book.<\/h2>\n

Born and raised in South Florida, Lauren was a victim of sexual abuse for six years at the hands of a trusted caretaker.\u00a0 As a survivor, and armed with the invaluable knowledge that ninety-five percent of sexual abuse is preventable, she established her foundation for the purposes of education, prevention, and treatment of this abuse.<\/p>\n

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The education outreach of Lauren\u2019s Kids is aimed at informing adults and children about sexual abuse and prevention through in-school curriculums, resources for families, public campaigns, and speaking engagements all over the world.\u00a0 A recipient of both Emmy and Addy awards, the foundation\u2019s Safer, Smarter Schools program \u2013 which teaches kids about personal safety – is currently in effect in classrooms across forty U.S. states.<\/p>\n

In an effort to gain awareness for the organization, Lauren led the annual \u201cWalk in my Shoes\u201d walk, which, for nearly ten years, hosted a 1,500-mile trek from Key West to Tallahassee.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Since 2018, another enterprise has been implemented, this time in the state capital.\u00a0 The 42 for 42 walk is now in the Capital’s rotunda, and lasts forty-two hours straight to honor the 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse in the U.S. each year.<\/p>\n

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A bold endeavor, with an unending goal, the Lauren\u2019s Kids foundation provides over 10 million education and awareness materials throughout the entire country each year. In addition, the organization has been instrumental in advocating the passing of nearly two dozen laws both supporting survivors and protecting children from predators.<\/p>\n

Lauren\u2019s Kids aims to eradicate and prevent sexual abuse through the tools of education and awareness, as well as aid in the healing of survivors by providing guidance and support.<\/h2>\n

Now, here at eTags, we don\u2019t play favorites, but if we had to throw our hat in someone\u2019s ring, it would be Lauren\u2019s Kids.\u00a0 We are continually astounded by the diligence and dedication of Lauren and her fearless team.\u00a0 This, of course, is with good reason.\u00a0 With staggering statistics, it\u2019s easy to understand the foundation\u2019s commitment to their cause.\u00a0 According to recent research, the facts are as follows:<\/p>\n