Press ReleasesBreakfast fundraiser aids children and youth suffering from learning related disabilities. November 18th, 2005 7:30-9:00AM TORONTO, Ontario - Children's mental health centre, Integra, hosts its annual Breakfast fundraiser, Invest Now. Save a Future., with all proceeds going to help children and youth with learning disabilities. Join acclaimed Attorney Eddie Greenspan for an informative talk about learning disabilities and how they relate to young offenders and youth crime. More than 27% of children with learning disabilities drop out of high school. Each year, Integra raises funds to sustain its vital programs for kids with learning disabilities, including Camp Towhee (located in Haliburton) and Mindfulness-Based Marital Arts Therapy. Integra addresses the social, emotional and behavioral needs of these vulnerable children and youth in a unique way that focuses on their abilities and strengthens each child from within, working alongside their families every step of the way. Invest Now. Save a Future. also provides the backing for Integra's community workshops and consultations as well as its innovative clinical services and research. Learning disabilities have a significant impact on children's academic and psychosocial worlds. Together, let's save our kids' futures. Learning disabilities are the second most common childhood disorder. Proud lead sponsor of Integra's Invest Now. Save a Future: 
Editors Note: To pre-arrange interviews, photo ops or for more information, contact Carrie Gemmell at 416 486 8055, Ext 222 or via email at cgemmell@integra.ca. |
