Keke's Going Live for 175!

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and 103.3 KISSfm's KekeLuv is attempting to break a world record for no sleep on the radio for 175 hours to raise money and awareness for Child Abuse in the Treasure Valley.

KISSfm's goal is to put the word out that Child Abuse is not an accident. Speak to your friends, co-workers, boss and children about preventing child abuse.

Abuse can stop now! One hour at a time, one day at a time and one child at a time.

All the money received will help Idaho's Heart Build - the first ever Child Abuse Prevention Nursery. You can pledge a donation at www.idahosheart.org.

Call if you see it. Seek Help if you need it.

Dial 2-1-1, 2-1-1 helps people find and give help.

Women's and Children's Alliance (24 hour crisis line) (208) 343-7025 wcaboise.org

Family Justice Center in Nampa (208) 475-5700

F.A.C.E.S. (208) 577-4400 http://www.adaweb.net/departments/faces Family Advocacy Center and Education Services (FACES) assists victims of family violence. They provide legal, social, and health services to victims and their families.

Warm Springs Counseling Center (for kids) (208) 343-7797

Statistics:

• Approximately 374,000 children under the age of 18 live in Idaho. Of those children:
• In 2006 there were 1,639 counts of violence against children where the offender was identified as having a parental, guardian, or caretaker role.
• Over 20,000 school-age children are victims of bullying each year.
• 114 children under the age of 15 were kidnapped in 2006.
• One in 5 youth received a sexual approach or solicitation over the Internet in the past year.
• 71,000 children live in a household that earns $20,000 annually or less.
• 43,300 children do not have health insurance.
• Assaults are the 2nd cause of death for kids ages one through nine

Yet only 7,000 children received preventative services last year. That's only 1.9% of the child population.