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KNOCK OUT: ROCK STEADY BOXING IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PARKINSON'S PATIENTS Rock Steady Boxing is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit gym with a mission of empowering people with Parkinson’s disease to fight back. Originally founded in 2006 by former Marion County (Indiana) Prosecutor Scott C. Newman, who is living with Parkinson’s, he asked his friend Vince Perez, a former Golden Globes boxer, to help him launch the program.

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Rock Steady Boxing Improves Quality of Life for Parkinson’s Patients Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photographer / Amy Payne

Rock Steady Boxing is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit gym with a mission of empowering people with Parkinson’s disease to fight back. Originally founded in 2006 by former Marion County (Indiana) Prosecutor Scott C. Newman, who is living with Parkinson’s, he asked his friend Vince Perez, a former Golden Globes boxer, to help him launch the program. Ultimately, they created classes to meet various fitness levels at all stages of Parkinson’s, a degenerative movement disorder that can deteriorate motor skills, balance, speech and sensory function.

According to Juli Krizan, volunteer staff director and certified RSB coach, the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation estimates that 1 million people in the United States suffer from Parkinson’s disease, and more than 60,000 people are diagnosed annually.

Research has found, however, that forced, intense exercise slows the progression of Parkinson’s so Rock Steady Boxing improves quality of life through a non-contact boxing-based fitness curriculum.

Rock Steady Boxing is much more than just a workout facility, though. It’s also a support group for those who come to box.

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“For some people with Parkinson’s, they’ve never been around someone else who has the disease, too,” Krizan says. “To be in a space where everybody gets what they’re going through is really powerful because they realize they’re not alone in this fight.”

As a result, friendships develop. People check on one another if someone doesn’t show up to class.

“For some, this is the only thing they do and the only place they go,” says Krizan, who notes that Parkinson’s presents itself differently in everyone.

Some struggle with speech difficulties while others battle physical issues such as tremors, shuffling gait or balance difficulties. The average age of a Rock Steady Boxing participant is early to mid-60s, though it can vary greatly.

Each class begins with a “get-to-know-you” question that serves not only as an icebreaker but also as a way to work on voicing since Parkinson’s patients often struggle to get their breath sounds out. Next, they warm up with a bit of beach volleyball or walking in a circle. From there they engage in general fitness activities. Boxing works on alternative movement of the arms and trunk rotation as well as spreading the feet far apart and still maintaining balance while hitting the bag. This is key since Parkinson’s patients start losing alternating movement as the disease progresses.

To work on rhythm, quick movement and reflexes, coaches incorporate heavy bags, speed bags, and reflex bags into the workouts to sharpen different skillsets.

Some people hear the word “boxing” and envision jumping into a ring and taking a swing at their opponent, but that’s not what they do at Rock Steady Boxing.

“Currently, our youngest boxer is 42 and our oldest is 88,” Krizan says.

Ability level also varies as some are rather mobile while others require a wheelchair to get around.

The way folks come to join the Rock Steady program is typically by a doctor’s referral. However, others simply walk through the door to learn more. The first step is scheduling an assessment to determine the class that is the best fit.

“It’s totally non-contact,” Krizan says. “We hit bags and do some mitt work — all designed to improve balance, agility, movement and thinking.”

Each class targets upper body, lower body and core strength.

And they combine movements. For instance, students may be hitting a heavy bag while their instructor yells out numbers.

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“That way they are working on voicing as well as speed and agility,” Krizan says.

The Rock Steady headquarters, located on the northeast side of town, sends out a weekly plan to each of its affiliates. One week they may work on martial arts, another week balance. They even practice techniques for how to fall safely and get back up again.

Why Clients Love the Program “I learned coming to Rock Steady that it is not a killer contact sport but a killer method of exercise to slow the progression of PD.” - Betty Thomas “My handwriting had become difficult for a few years. The letters would get smaller as I wrote and I started having a hard time writing letters. After starting Rock Steady Boxing, I noticed I was getting stronger. Now with this strength in my right arm, I am able to write well again.”

- Julie Kingery “PD comes at you from all sides. It tears at your selfworth by taking your ability to contribute physically, mentally and socially. It leaves a void in your soul, only leaving loneliness and fear of the unknown. Rock Steady empowers our boxers with Parkinson’s disease to provide the physical and emotional resources to fight back. It really comes down to you to bring the discipline, determination and commitment to continue the fight.”

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“Often these folks haven’t been down on the floor in years, and they worry that if they fall down, they won’t be able to get back up,” Krizan says. “These classes give them confidence that they are, in fact, capable, and they prove to themselves that they can get up and down.”

These 90-minute community classes (which are offered in the morning, afternoon and evening) typically consist of anywhere from six to 18 people. Each class includes between one and four volunteers who help ensure the safety of the students. Those who are susceptible to falling start out with a “cornerman” who stays by them during class until they are more stable. As time goes on, students may move between classes based on their changing abilities.

The University of Indianapolis and Purdue University have both been doing some research with Rock Steady Boxing, and they are showing amazing efficacy with the program. Krizan has witnessed, firsthand, transformations in those who participate regularly.

“Some people come in hunched over a walker, but in a matter of weeks, their posture improves, as does their confidence,” Krizan says. “Some are able to completely get rid of their walkers.”

One man, after a few months in the program, bragged to Krizan that he mowed his lawn for the first time in years. He was over the moon about being able to do something that he had given up due to poor balance and endurance. Undoubtedly, this fitness regime is proving to significantly improve the ability of people with Parkinson’s to live independent lives. Many others report feeling more energetic and less fatigued. The social component is paramount.

“The thing I hear most is how much people appreciate being a part of such a caring, loving, supportive group,” Krizan adds.

When Rock Steady Boxing-Brownsburg opened in October 2014, they were the 34th affiliate. In the past five years, however, Rock Steady Boxing has grown to more than 800 affiliates. Angie and Mike Nelson opened this location after Angie’s father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

Krizan, who sits on the board of directors, got involved with the gym four years ago. A physical therapist by trade, Krizan was running a Parkinson’s support group at the Senior Center through Hendricks Regional Health when she met Angie. Once Krizan heard about Rock Steady Boxing opening in Brownsburg, AUGUST 2019

she knew she wanted to get involved.

Because Rock Steady Boxing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, they do not turn away anyone due to financial hardship. Their biggest limitation is the number of volunteers they have.

“We can always use more hands,” Krizan says.

If you are 18 years or older and are interested in helping out, contact Krizan.

“We could use help not only with cornerman duties but also marketing and fundraising,” Krizan adds.

Rock Steady Boxing holds an annual fundraiser each November. This year’s event, which includes a live and silent auction, raffles, speakers and a wine pull, will take place November 9 from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Don Schumacher Racing.

“This is our primary way of raising money for program development scholarships,” Krizan says. “If your company is interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, let me know.”

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IndyWest Harley-Davidson Celebrates Nearly 20 Years In Hendricks County Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewin Photographer / Amy Payne AUGUST 2019

ou know people are eager to welcome a new business to town when 150 people gather in the parking lot for the grand opening. Such was the case in November of 2000 when IndyWest HarleyDavidson opened its doors in Plainfield.

“All day the place was packed — just wallto-wall people,” says General Manager Eric Schindler. “I’d never seen anything like that in a retail environment.”

Right from the start, what set them apart is that customers could walk in and buy a bike immediately without having to order one and wait months for it to come in.

Over the past 19 years, they’ve increased in size, erecting two separate warehouses.

“Our strength is our inventory,” Schindler says.

When it comes to dealership size, no one else comes close in the Hoosier state.

There are several other dealerships in Indiana, and they all work well together to deliver great customer service. They do this by drop-boxing their inventory so each store knows what the others have.

“We don’t just sell our inventory. We sell theirs as well,” Schindler says. “That transfers to the consumer as more choices.

Inventory means volume and volume means better buying power. We can generally accomplish most every need that a customer has within reason.”

IndyWest Harley-Davidson was originally planned to be housed in Speedway where the Sam’s Club is located, but members of a homeowner’s association were concerned about the clientele that would visit the store.

“There’s a stigma associated with Harleys where people envision this grumpy old guy behind the counter who will bark at you for asking the wrong question, but we are very anti that type of culture,” Schindler says.

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“We found a much nicer area here in Hendricks County that provides an easyon, easy-off the highway,” Schindler adds.

“We’re happy with where we are. We’ve been welcomed with open arms by the community.”

Their popularity shows, having set many records when it comes to motorcycle sales, customer satisfaction, new to sport riders and test rides. They even offer a comprehensive three-day Riding Academy where they take those who have perhaps never been on a motorcycle and train them on the ins and outs of riding. The course encompasses both classroom learning as well as course training right on their lot. At the conclusion of the academy, riders are put behind the wheel — or the handlebars, as it were — to take a skills test.

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“Women and ethnic riders have grown immensely,” he says. “Younger riders have picked up, too.”

He thinks popularity is mounting as more people learn just how awesome the experience is. Schindler describes the thrill of donning a leather jacket and mounting the bike for the first ride once the weather chills.

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“I enjoy inhaling that sweet rotting leafy smell,” he says. “It’s like you’re in the dead center of nature. I’m getting goosebumps just talking about it.”

Schindler maintains that there is a special bond among motorcycle riders and particularly among Harley fans.

“Where does it come from? I don’t know except for Americana,” Schindler says.

He suspects it hearkens back to the mentality of WWII and man’s desire to control heavy machinery.

“Harleys bring back that feeling because these aren’t dainty little toys. They’re 500to 800-pound machines,” he says. “It boils down to, ‘I’m going to control this thing or

it’s going to control me.’ When we master the machine, we’re operating and loving life.”

Another thing Harley owners like to do is give back to good causes. IndyWest HarleyDavidson has participated in a number of rides to benefit various organizations. For instance, they’ve done the RAMS Ride for Multiple Sclerosis and the Miracle Ride for Riley Hospital for Children. They’ve also teamed up with various organizations to benefit pit bull rescues as they are big animal lovers.

IndyWest Harley-Davidson sells all different types of motorcycles. What clients buy depends on their riding needs.

“If you’re doing eight hours of traveling, you need the high-performance touring suspension because your body is going to get beaten up,” Schindler says. “But if you’re just taking it through town to your buddy’s house, you don’t need to pull around an extra 300 pounds of weight.”

Either way, clients ride away on a piece of heaven. That’s why Schindler loves his job.

“We’re selling happiness,” says Schindler, who describes riding as “rolling Prozac.”

A biker for the past 35 years, he had his first experience on a buddy’s 50cc motorcycle, a 5-speed. Though he learned the clutch real quick, while he was riding it, it dawned on him that he didn’t know the location of the brakes.

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Hendricks County resident Jill Lindsey can relate. A motorcycle buff her whole life, she owned a sports bike before purchasing a 2016 Fat Boy at IndyWest Harley-Davidson.

“I absolutely love riding. I just love speed,” Lindsey says. “When you’re on a bike, it’s such a feeling of freedom.”

She notes that as a woman, riding gives her a great deal of confidence.

She started off zipping around her neighborhood and when she felt more comfortable, she ventured out onto the streets. Ladies often approach her to say that they would love to ride but are too afraid to try.

Lindsey encourages them to squash their fear and go for it.

“I truly love the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy,” Lindsey says. “I can’t imagine not riding.”

Harley enthusiast Dave Collins agrees.

“Only bikers understand why dogs hang out the window,” says Collins, who has been riding since he was 16 years old. “Life is better behind handlebars.”

IndyWest Harley-Davidson is located at 6201 Cambridge Way in Plainfield. For more information, call 317-279-0062 or visit them online at indywesthd.com.

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He suggests strength training with light resistance and controlled movements to learn proper techniques, mechanics and

coordination instead of heavy weightlifting or bodybuilding at a young age.

“Strength training is not limited to free weights and machines,” Klitzman says. “Athletes can do body-weight exercises and train with an unloaded weight bar to practice proper mechanics and enhance coordination as well as proper muscle recruitment patterns before trying to add bulk. When done correctly, strength training can protect muscles and joints from sport-related injuries, improve an athlete’s performance and develop techniques that can be used throughout the athlete’s life.”

Proper technique is critical to safe strength training and Klitzman suggest that students start under the watchful eye of a professional, ideally a trainer or a coach. Student athletes should start at a weight that is comfortable and allows for proper form.

Before getting started, parents should check with their child’s doctor, especially if he or she has a known or suspected health problem.

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14 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL START

School buses rumble through our neighborhoods tracing their new routes while local merchants restock copies of our schools’ supply lists to ease our shopping efforts. These signs point to one thing — it’s time to go back to school.

It can be hard to adjust from the dog days of summer to the fast pace of the busy school year. Here are 15 tips for parents from a veteran teacher and mother of two that should help your family make a smooth transition from summer fun to meaningful learning in the classroom.

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1. SET UP A BEDTIME AND WAKE-UP ROUTINE AT LEAST A WEEK IN ADVANCE

During the school year, have your kids pack their backpacks right after homework is complete. Packed lunches can be prepared while dinner is made. Encourage your kids to lay out their school clothes before taking their evening shower or bath. To make sure your children eat a healthy breakfast, stock the fridge and pantry with options that capable kids can prepare for themselves. As children grow older, have them set their own alarm and wake up early for that week before school and beyond.

2. PLAN HEALTHY LUNCHES AND SNACKS.

Ask for a school menu to see which days your child may have to bring a lunch. The better you plan out the meals in your home, the healthier choices you will make for your kids. Pack protein-rich lunches and snacks, balanced with fruits, vegetables and other wholesome items. This ensures that your children will have the energy and brainpower to make it through their school days. I’ve seen the difference in my students during class — those who had a good lunch seem able to track more easily with the lesson while others struggle to stay awake and focused.

3. MAKE SURE YOUR CHILDREN ARE ON TIME EACH DAY TO SCHOOL

Arriving to school tardy is never a good way to start the day. When kids are late for school, they miss valuable instructional time. Every minute counts! Set your own alarm early enough to be up and able to keep things moving in the morning.

4. OBTAIN SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS AND PURCHASE ITEMS

Purchase school supplies, books and technology well in advance to avoid meltdowns on the first day. Inventory last year’s school supplies before going out to buy more. Include your kids in backto-school shopping by allowing them to pick out their own items.

Organize and label the items with their names as much as possible — I promise you this helps both the children and their teachers.

5. DESIGNATE A QUIET AREA IN YOUR HOME FOR HOMEWORK

This area can also be used for storage of backpacks and instruments.

Try to keep this area functional and free of clutter so your children can quickly find what they need. Remove any electronics that could prove to be a distraction.

7. MAKE SURE YOUR CHILDREN ARE ON TIME EACH DAY TO SCHOOL

Take a few minutes to ask your kids what they are most looking forward to during the school year and what things may be worrying them. By giving them a forum to express their concerns, you can help them work through any worries and clear up any issues that could lead to a bumpy start to the year.

8. ORGANIZE CLOTHING

Inventory your kids’ wardrobes and donate things they’ve outgrown, as kids tend to grow over the summer, what fit at the end of last year may not be suitable this year. From there, decide what items you may need before school begins. Try to complete the shopping before school starts so your children have a selection.

9. DISCUSS YOUR EXPECTATIONS ABOUT SCHOOL WITH YOUR CHILDREN

Your children also have a responsibility in obtaining their education. Encourage your children to do their best in academics and behavior. Maintain a positive attitude when speaking about school.

10. LIMIT SCREEN TIME ON ALL ELECTRONICS

Refresh your rules about screen time for the school year. What’s allowed and when? If you don’t set and enforce definite parameters before that first day of school, you’ll struggle to get your children’s attention and will likely find an argument when you tell them it’s time to turn them off.

11. HAVE YOUR CHILDREN KEEP A

DAILY AGENDA FOR ASSIGNMENTS

Your children will more likely remember to bring needed materials home if they track assignments in each subject area throughout the day. As a parent, I know what it’s like for a child to remember an assignment at 8:00 in the evening only to realize the materials she needs are in her locker at school.

12. GET TO KNOW YOUR CHILDREN’S NEW TEACHERS

Attend open houses to meet your children’s teachers. If you need to discuss important information with the teachers about your children, set up a time to meet or email them.

13. FILL OUT ALL PAPERWORK AND RETURN IT IMMEDIATELY

6. SET REALISTIC GOALS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR

Sit down with your children and have them write academic goals which are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely (SMART). As the school year begins, reward your kids after successful completion of these goals.

Children don’t always understand how to break up larger projects into smaller tasks. An adult can help them develop this valuable life skill, so I urge parents to introduce and reinforce the process with their children to avoid procrastination. Neither you nor your children need to feel overwhelmed.

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With all this preparation, your kids will be in great shape. If you’re relaxed and calm, they’ll head off to school feeling excited and ready to get to work. Don’t forget to snap a photo on their way out to the bus. Your teachers will be eager to greet them on the other end.

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M A R T H A S T E WA R T LEFT HER MARK ON MY GARDEN Writer / Carrie Petty

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I stoop impatiently by the book-signing table. Waiting my turn. Loaded-down with ever possible book of ‘hers’ I owned. It felt surreal. I had devoured every magazine Martha Stewart had ever published, and now I was going to meet her! This was so very long ago, but it feels like yesterday, that a woman from Connecticut would instill a deep love in me for everything gardening and entertaining.

She said, “Yes!” We raised well over a $125,000 that year for babies in Indiana. I was the Managing Editor for Indianapolis Woman Magazine, we were the title sponsors, and this was my introduction into philanthropy. I was eight months pregnant with Reily, our first, a working Mom and Chris and I were building our first home.

Life was busy, and I didn't even have a garden yet.

After that day in Louisville, Kentucky at her lecture and book signing, I contacted her people in New York to ask if Martha would come to Indianapolis and do a fundraiser luncheon for the March of

My first garden had not even been designed, but our new home would soon be my green thumb’s haven. Martha Stewart can be blamed for my poorly manicured hands and muddy boots. But through her love

of growing things grew my love of sharing ideas with you all, and helping people, ‘Grow a Beautiful Life!’

August is a great gardening month in Indiana. Our farmer’s markets are full, our days are long and we still have summer nights for entertaining outdoors. Martha Stewart’s book, Entertaining with Martha, is a great reference book for setting a beautiful table outdoors and using what you have growing in the garden for a tremendous dinner party! Hosting a well-put together dinner party is something everyone should do once.

Not only did Martha’s books teach me the art of growing fine herbs, making

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AUGUST GARDEN CHORES: • • • •

Plan an outdoor dinner party Continue to weed, feed and water Plant fall vegetables from seed H arvest herbs and hang them to dry for winter • Can some farmer’s market purchases • Treat roses for black spot • Give boxwoods and evergreens a light trim

homemade potpourri and harvesting honey from local bees, she reaffirmed my deep love and the importance of homemaking and family traditions.

Sometimes these things feel like a lost art, but with the reemergence of ‘farm to table’ trends, we Americans are gathering together like never before.

I hope to show that there are many ways of entertaining and that each ultimately depends not on pomp or show or elaborate teachings, but on thought, effort, and caring - much like friendship itself.” — Martha Stewart

I, like Martha, believe growing food and sharing it around the family table is a part good living. Sharing our homes with friends, a good meal, freshly baked homemade bread…yes, it is an effort. But oh so worth it!

In August my Basil is rampant, a pasta dish with homemade Pesto may be a good call.

Or grilling organically raised chicken breast on the grill and topping with homemade herb butter is a perfect accompaniment to a farm fresh salad with Indiana tomatoes.

There are tons of Parsley to harvest

• Harvest flowers for drying to use in fall arrangements • Cut back deteriorating perennials • Remove faded foliage from Daylilies • Feed annuals in containers and deadhead • Scrub grill clean • Clean garden bench and restock with fall supplies

for topping any dish, and the thyme is flowering now and looks lovely in a fresh fish dish.

This is not only the month for our Indiana State Fair participants to show off their homespun magic, but it is a good month for us to gather together and give some serious thanks for this great State of ours. Indiana is abundantly producing some of the best produce in the Nation, get out there and enjoy it!

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Welcome to Susie’s Place CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER CONTINUES TO GROW

Writer / Melissa Gibson

In the late 1970s, Lieut. Susie Austin, with the Hendricks County Sheriff ’s Department, was known for child advocacy and is responsible for several of the first prevention and education programs.

Fast forward to 2019, her namesake, Susie’s Place, Child Advocacy Center in Avon, Bloomington & Terre Haute handled 1,513 cases of child victim crimes last year and continues to grow across the state.

“Children were not being treated in the best, most appropriate way when it came to child victims, particularly in sex crimes cases,” says Executive Director Emily Perry.

“That wasn’t specific to Hendricks County, that’s kind of how it was in general,” she says. “We were treating kids as adults in the criminal justice system. So it really required a new way of thinking about how we could be successful and the victims not be traumatized by the investigation.”

Today, staff at Susie’s works cases from more than 38 counties and several from neighboring states.

In 2011, a second site was opened in Bloomington, featuring an onsite medical facility and in 2017 a third site opened in Terre Haute, serving six surrounding counties and granting some much needed local services.

“I never thought when we opened in 2009 that we’d be where we are today,” Perry says.

“If we feel like we can do good work for kids somewhere and we feel like we have the resources and support, we should do it.”

Not all child advocacy centers are the same, but they do operate under a core set of values.

They must work with a multi-disciplinary investigative team: law enforcement, CPS, forensic interviewers and mental and medical health professionals.

The environment should be child friendly and the center must be information sharing to ensure the child doesn’t have to repeat their story unnecessarily.

Perry says what’s known about law enforcement, however well intended, is few officers have training to interview

children, particularly those with special developmental needs, if English is not their first language or if they are highly traumatized.

At the child advocacy center, their 24/7 services allow law enforcement to immediately bring in a child suspected as a victim of violence.

Age two to young adults and adults with special needs will find two separate waiting rooms with age appropriate movies and snacks.

“We try to pay attention to the details,” Perry says. “Anytime someone is here, we want to treat them like a guest in our home, and we want them to feel like they are taken care of.”

One issue the facility has recognized is the desperate need for education within the community.

“What we have learned after working nearly 10,000 cases is that people really don’t understand what is happening in their community,” Perry says. “Part of that is that they don’t want to know and understand, and the other part of that

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neglected by caregivers,” she adds.

Another battle the facility encounters is the anxiety and need individuals feel to not get involved.

is that people have a really hard time wrapping their mind around these really horrific things that can happen, in their home, in their family, certainly in their kid’s class at school. People struggle to accept reality that is going on with kids.”

Perry says each and every person is a mandatory reporter.

In response, Susie’s staff created the prevention program, Stewards of Children Training, aimed at teaching adults how to recognize abuse and what to do about it.

“You’re not reporting that you know abuse has occurred, your reporting that you suspect something has happened,” Perry says. “You don’t have the obligation to go out and do your own investigation but to report the concern and then the investigative team can determine if that is founded or not.”

“These are athletes, these are straight-A students, these are high socioeconomic backgrounds,” Perry says. “They are not immune to this. They are really good at keeping secrets about it, but they’re not immune, so we need to do a better job of shining a light on this issue.

Together, the community can work to decrease the numbers and get children to safety.

“It’s not just sex crimes against children, although that accounts for 80 percent of our cases, but kids that are being horrifically abused, kids being starved, head traumas and

One might think the situations dealt with at Susie’s Place each day would leave employees drained and depressed, but Perry says that’s not the case.

“It’s not depressing to work here,” she says.

“It’s the end of the bad and the beginning of the good for a lot of these kids. So, to be in that moment where you can see them turn the corner and they are moving into safety, that’s heartwarming, not heartbreaking. That fills me up. It’s our mission to serve these kids.”

Check out their website for more information on more information on the 10 Year Anniversary Superhero Celebration this fall and don’t underestimate the small donations.

Susie’s Place benefits regularly from businesses, church groups and scout troops volunteering for a day of clean up or donating a case of individually wrapped snacks, among many needs.

Check online for ways you can help at susiesplace.org.

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