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Follow on Google News |  Long Beach Takes A Stand Against BulliesThird Annual Bully Free Zone Family Picnic Hosted by Autism in Long Beach
By: TLRay Marketing The statistics are alarming. Nearly 200,000 children miss school each day because of fear of being attacked or due to intimidation. What is more, about 10% of those students who drop out of school do so because of bullying. AILB agrees that it is time to declare our schools and communities to be a Bully Free Zone. BFZ is a chance for all families of all abilities to interact and have fun. “I want this event to encourage kids in the community to come out, have fun, and work side-by-side to end bullying,” says Jane Tipton, founder and CEO of Autism in Long Beach. She also wants to give families with special needs children a place to play without fear. The BFZ picnic is a collaborative effort with volunteers, vendors and sponsors and is free to the public. Some of the activities include, but are not limited to: face-painting, up to 10 skate and sports demos, arts and crafts and a cool-down area for overstimulated children. The event will also have authors and speakers who will share their experiences with bullying and offer their suggestions on how to handle it. For more information on the Bully Free Zone 3 Picnic or to sign up visit: http://www.autisminlongbeach.org/ About Autism in Long Beach - Autism in Long Beach provides awareness, resources, and support for families on the spectrum. The goal is to raise community awareness and inclusion for the families in Long Beach and surrounding areas. www.autisminlongbeach.org ASK Long Beach – Action Sports Kids Foundation is a non-profit in Long Beach, California dedicated to providing youth an alternative to the streets and gangs through sports, education and the arts. www.asklongbeach.org End
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