“… is the essential ingredient. It is only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly live.”
–Ethel Percy Andrus
Issues Concerning Adolescents of Nevada (I.C.A.N.) is participating in the national Kick Butts Day on March 25, 2009 organized by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Youth to emphasize the dangers of smoking. Our display, featuring over 700 pairs of shoes, is to demonstrate a Nevada tobacco statistic and will be at the Clark County Government Center from 8am to 5pm. We’ll be collecting shoes from now until March 20th at these locations.
Keeping with our shoe theme, we’ll also be co-hosting a charity walk with Ryno Running on Saturday, April 11th. Registration is $20. The walk will begin at 7:30am. You can still donate even if you’re unable (or unwilling) to walk. Go here and register for the charity walk.
In August, ICAN will hold it’s 3rd annual Leadership Camp at Camp Lee Canyon August 9-15th. Camp is open to youth entering 6th-12th grade and consists of speakers, group discussion, talent show, variety show, dance, campfire & night hike all focused on personal responsibility & a drug-free lifestyle. Cost is $250 inclusive. Scholarships are available.
For more information about any of these events or if you’d like to volunteer, contact me or check out the website.
**The mission of ICAN is “to educate and empower young adults to be self-reliant, inspirational peer and community role models through leadership training.” **
