‘Pinwheels For Prevention Garden’ In The Oranges: Local Event

ORANGES, NJ — An author and child advocate from West Orange will be joining hands with town officials in Orange to plant a “Pinwheels for Prevention Garden” in a local park this weekend.

Gloria Bozor, founder of the Bozor Brilliance Community Foundation, said the garden event will signifies a collective commitment to education, awareness, and action in the fight against child abuse.

The event is open to the public and will take place at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at 371 Central Avenue in Orange, where a “vibrant garden of blue pinwheels” will be placed at the entrance of Central Park.

“By coming together as a community, we affirm our belief in the power of families and neighborhoods to safeguard our children and create a brighter, safer future for all,” Bozor said.

According to a news release from Bozor:

“Symbolizing the innocence and joy of childhood, each pinwheel serves as a poignant reminder of the fundamental right every child deserves: a safe and nurturing environment to grow and thrive. The initiative, known as Pinwheels for Prevention, is part of a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness and fostering a collective commitment to prevent child abuse and neglect. Recent statistics underscore the urgency of this cause: over 600,000 children fall victim to abuse in the United States each year, with the youngest among them being the most vulnerable. Shockingly, infants in their first year of life account for 15% of all victims, while more than a quarter of child maltreatment victims are no older than 2-years-old. While child abuse knows no boundaries, it disproportionately affects certain communities. African American children, for instance, experience the second-highest rate of abuse at 13.1 per 1,000 children of the same race or ethnicity. Tragically, child abuse can have fatal consequences, with boys facing a higher child fatality rate than girls, particularly among African American children.”

“Together, let us sow the seeds of awareness, nurture our communities and stand united against the scourge of child abuse, not only in Orange, but throughout the world,” she said.

Contact Bozorbrilliancecfc@gmail.com for more information.

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