Hometown Heroes Walk for Children Scheduled for April 29

“On your mark. Get set. Go!” said Development Coordinator Katie Enzor. “The Child Advocacy Center is making preparations for the 7th annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children.”

The event will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Murfreesboro Civic Plaza, located at 111 West Vine Street. Registration begins at 10:45 a.m., speakers at 11:30 a.m., and the walk starts at 12:00 noon. Complimentary shuttles will be available from the Child Advocacy Center to the Civic Plaza from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The walk concludes with a boxed lunch at the Child Advocacy Center, located at 1040 Samsonite Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129.

“April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and a wonderful time to show our community’s support of child abuse victims,” continued Enzor.

There are five levels of sponsorship – Platinum ($5,000), Gold ($2,500), Silver ($1,000), Bronze ($500), and Friends of the CAC ($250). Businesses and individuals can get their name on the back of the event t-shirts by mailing their contribution to the Child Advocacy Center or registering online by Monday, April 6, 2022 at cacrutherford.org/events.

All of the proceeds from the Hometown Heroes Walk for Children will support services for child abuse victims and their families. In the last 22 years, the Child Advocacy Center has positively impacted the lives of 40,071 Rutherford and Cannon County residents (11.5% of the population).

“For last 22 years, the Child Advocacy Center has been blessed with generous donors who have helped us make a difference in children’s lives,” said Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. “Partner with the Child Advocacy Center and show your support of child abuse victims.”

Contact Child Advocacy Center Development Coordinator Katie Enzor for questions or additional information at (615) 867-9000 or by email at kenzor@cacrutherford.org.