4th Annual Bertrand Berry Celebrity Weekend
Posted 03/05/2009 by Derrek Hofrichter
Received the latest press release about the upcoming Bertrand Berry Celebrity Weekend which benefits Childhelp. Read More »
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Isagenix and Childhelp in the News
Posted 03/05/2009 by Derrek Hofrichter
Isagenix sent out a press release last week marking that they had crossed over the 1 million dollar mark in donations to Childhelp. There is a great write up in today's AZ Republic on the company and their impact to Childhelp. Read More »
Childhelp in the News This Week
Posted 02/27/2009 by Derrek Hofrichter
There were two major stories this week in the Phoenix area involving child abuse. Read More »
Child Abuse and The Economy
Posted 02/26/2009 by Derrek Hofrichter
I have mentioned a few times in this blog how we are concerned here at Childhelp about the increased risks to children as the economy worsens. Read More »
Everyone Has a Story
Posted 02/18/2009 by Derrek Hofrichter
Childhelp Celebrity Ambassador and TV host Kathie Lee Gifford has a new cd out titled Everyone Has A Story. Gifford is currently the co-host of the 4th hour of NBC's Today Show, and the CD is a compilation of songs from a featured segment on the show last season. She has also mentioned on her show numerous times that proceeds from the sale of this cd will benefit Childhelp. Read More »
Childhelp Tennis Tournament Wrap Up
Posted 02/09/2009 by Derrek Hofrichter
The Childhelp Desert Classic tennis tournament is now at an end. This year's event was a great success and the Childhelp Merv Griffin Village is very grateful for the proceeds which were raised to benefit the village. Read More »
Sci-Fi Channel Interview
Posted 02/02/2009 by Derrek Hofrichter
As I have mentioned before in a few blog posts, then new Childhelp PSA's with Casper Van Dien are getting tons of views and getting alot of notice. I was recently contacted by the Sci-Fi Channel in the UK and asked if Casper and I would do an interview to discuss the thought process behind the PSA's and how it helps the core Childhelp message reach new audiences. Read More »
Bertrand Berry Celebrity Weekend
Posted 01/29/2009 by Derrek Hofrichter
Just announced, the 4th Annual Bertrand Berry Celebrity Weekend will be held on March 20th and 21st in Scottsdale, AZ. The Phoenix Cardinals defenseive star's annual event benefits Childhelp and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Last year's event raised over $125,000. Read More »
More on Childhelp Troopers
Posted 01/27/2009 by Derrek Hofrichter
Johnny Rico, lead character in the hit movie Starship Troopers, is suiting up once again to fight back against the evils of the galaxy. Hollywood actor Casper Van Dien has reprized the combat savvy character for Childhelp to talk about fighting a different war – the war against child abuse. Read More »
Drive the Dream Gala a Huge Success
Posted 01/12/2009 by Derrek Hofrichter
This year’s Childhelp Drive the Dream celebrated classic Hollywood style to pay homage to the Hollywood start of its founders, actresses Sara Buckner (O’Meara) and Yvonne Lime (Fedderson). Read More »
Shaq and Childhelp
Posted 01/09/2009 by Derrek Hofrichter
Childhelp had the amazing opportunity yesterday to film a public service announcement with Shaq. The Phoenix Suns star lended his larger than life image and celebrity to raise awareness of child abuse and to share what he dreams about. Read More »
Childhelp Crystal Darkness Tonight in Colorado
Posted 01/07/2009 by Derrek Hofrichter
For everyone in Colorado, make sure you tune in to your local TV stations tonight to watch the Childhelp Crystal Darkness program. Read More »
Hollywood Squares
Posted 01/05/2009 by Derrek Hofrichter
This weekend, The Arizona Republic newspaper highlighted the upcoming entertainment for the Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala. Read More »
Childhelp River Bridge Center in Colorado
Posted 12/31/2008 by Derrek Hofrichter
Opened in December of 2007, the Childhelp River Bridge Center is a private/public partnership with Garfield County Department of Human Services, serving Garfield, Eagle and Pitkin counties of Colorado. Read More »
Dr. Phil Highlights Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Posted 12/31/2008 by Derrek Hofrichter
A few months ago, Childhelp was featured on an episode of the popular Dr. Phil program. Read More »
Childhelp Crystal Darkness Upcoming Campaigns
Posted 12/24/2008 by Derrek Hofrichter
Childhelp Crystal Darkness is a 30 minute documentary on the dangers and prevalence of the drug methamphetamine. The film features powerful testimonies of young people who have gone through the horrors of Meth addiction as well as high profile politicians and law enforcement officials. Read More »
Prova Salon Hosts Makeover for Childhelp Group Home Residents
Posted 12/23/2008 by Derrek Hofrichter
On December 22nd, 2008, at 3:30pm the Prova Salon hosted a hair makeover event for all of the residents at the Childhelp Group Homes. The children and teen girls were treated to complimentary hair cuts and styles, hair products, brow waxing, make up and a pizza party. Read More »
Ad Council PSA’s
Posted 12/16/2008 by Derrek Hofrichter
Over the last year, the Ad Council has been running child abuse prevention PSA's on radio, TV and print. Read More »
Post Magazine covers Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala
Posted 12/12/2008 by Derrek Hofrichter
Childhelp Drive the Dream Chairs Jim and Carol Cook are featured in the December issue of Post Magazine. The two page article highlights their philanthropic work here in the Phoenix area, including a lot of information and details of this years Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala on January 10th. Read More »
Brooke Burke is Tired of Child Abuse
Posted 12/11/2008 by Derrek Hofrichter
The makers of these bracelets have partnered with Childhelp to raise funds and awareness for child abuse. These awesome bracelets are made from recycled tires, thus the "I'm Tired of..." concept. They are available for a number of different causes and celebrities have been wearing them to show their support. Pictured here is Brooke Burke wearing a bracelet while on the hit TV show Dancing With the Stars to show she is tired of child abuse. Read More »
