Released on May 1, 2012
May 2012 was officially proclaimed as Missing Children's month today by Social Services Minister June Draude. This year marks the 21st Green Ribbon Campaign by Child Find Saskatchewan, which culminates on May 25 with the advent of National Missing Children's Day.
"Our government is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all Saskatchewan children," Draude said. "It is my hope that all Saskatchewan citizens do their part and put on a Green Ribbon of Hope this month to raise awareness of missing children."
"Thousands of children are reported missing in Canada every year," Child Find Saskatchewan President Phyllis Hallatt said. "Missing Children's month is a vital opportunity to raise awareness here in Saskatchewan and throughout Canada on behalf of missing children and their families."
The Green Ribbon of Hope is recognized nationally as a symbol to remember missing children and to seek their safe return. It originated at Holy Cross Secondary School in St. Catherines, Ontario, following the disappearance of one of their students, Kristen French. In memory of this tragedy, the students and faculty created the Green Ribbon to increase national awareness for missing children.
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For more information, contact:
Andrew Dinsmore
Social Services
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8689
Email: andrew.dinsmore@gov.sk.ca
Phyllis Hallatt
Child Find Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Phone: 306-955-0070
Email: childsask@aol.com