Close to 100 people filled the new McBee's Hall in uptown Beckley to recognize 10 individuals and 2 organizations that have been instrumental in sustaining the quality supports and services of Just For Kids over the past 9 years. Senator Bill Laird gave the keynote address, then Scott Miller, Executive Director of Just For Kids, recognized each of the recipients as "Champions of Children". A scrumptious dinner of salad, chicken cordon bleu and veggies was topped off with a chocolate mouse cake for dessert.
Doug Epling, President - WV Miner's
Longtime Champion of Children
Board President Skip Jennings presenting Champion of Children Plaque to Sergeant Kevin Summers of the Crimes Against Children Unit of the WV State Police
Margaret O'Neal, Executive Director of The United Way of Southern West Virginia, accepts her Recognition Award from Skip Jennings.
The Pineville Visitation Center is recognized as a Champion of Children by Just For Kids
Just For Kids Summer Recognition Dinner 2011
Professor Lori Pace is recognized as a champion of children for all she does training college students about family violence, child sexual abuse and other social justice issues.