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DA Conley Lacing Up for “Ginormous Climb” to Benefit Abused Kids

BOSTON, March 17, 2015—Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley and about 260 volunteers are preparing to climb Boston’s tallest building to support young victims of abuse, neglect, and sexual exploitation.

Suffolk prosecutors, victim advocates and others will scale the 60-story stairwell of the John Hancock Tower next weekend for the second annual Ginormous Climb, a vertical charity run to raise funds for and awareness of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County.

Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley heads toward the 26th floor of Boston’s John Hancock tower as part of last year’s Ginormous Climb, a vertical charity run supporting the Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County. The CAC serves young victims of abuse, neglect, and sexual exploitation across Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop. Volunteers raised $55,000 last year and hope to deliver $75,000 after this year’s event. (Courtesy Boston Police Department)

Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley heads toward the 26th floor of Boston’s John Hancock tower as part of last year’s Ginormous Climb, a vertical charity run supporting the Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County. The CAC serves young victims of abuse, neglect, and sexual exploitation across Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop. Volunteers raised $55,000 last year and hope to deliver $75,000 after this year’s event. (Courtesy Boston Police Department)

At last year’s inaugural Ginormous Climb, Conley and more than 200 other volunteers from all walks of life raised $55,000 in pledges supporting the CAC’s work and clients – a total that far exceeded their $40,000 goal. This year, they’ve set their sights on an even higher target of $75,000

The Children’s Advocacy Center is a “one-stop shop” for children who have been abused, neglected, or exploited – oftentimes by the very adults entrusted to care for them. It acts as the hub connecting children and non-offending caregivers with police, prosecutors, medical and mental health clinicians, social service providers, and others, reducing the number of times a victim must disclose the abuse and limiting the number of agencies he or she must visit for services. The CAC’s multidisciplinary approach reduces victims’ stress and improves the outcomes of their cases in more than 1,000 referrals each year.

The Ginormous Climb will take place Saturday, March 28, at 200 Clarendon St. in Copley Square.  The event is scheduled to run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Media are invited to attend.

 

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