Do you think that ‘Grown-ups’ are the only ones impacted by the downturn in the economy? 

I am going to run/walk in the Madison Exchange Club Leprechaun 5-Miler and would appreciate it if you would consider sponsoring me.  The Madison Exchange Clubs primary mission is to seek to prevent child abuse - we urgently need your help.  On an annual basis in CT there are tens of thousands reported cases of child abuse, with many more possibly not being reported.  We know from research that the negative state of a family's finances is a risk factor for child abuse, both by physical/emotional and neglect.  In these tougher economic times, we need to do even more to make sure that kids are being raised in a safe environment.  The Madison Exchange Club raises funds to support, in part, shelters and resource centers throughout CT that make a difference in thousands of lives.  To learn more about the Exchange Club's child abuse prevention programs, check out www.madisonexchange.org.