Denver-Based National Bullying Prevention Program Expands to Serve 18 Cities Across the U.S

Top Haunted Houses in America Unite to Support Don't Be A Monster
 
DENVER - Sept. 27, 2016 - PRLog -- Don't Be A Monster, a national bullying prevention program, is excited to announce its expansion into four more cities, bringing the program's reach to 18 markets across the nation. The new markets the Denver-based nonprofit will now be serving include Lake Charles, La.; Cleveland, Ohio; Anderson, Ind.; and St. Louis, Mo. Since its founding in 2012, Don't Be A Monster has been presented in more than 260 schools nationwide, with 24 of them being in the Denver Metro area alone.

At a glance:

·         Don't Be A Monster bullying prevention program works with major haunted houses throughout the U.S., in Denver its partnering haunted house is the 13th Floor

·         Program is delivered September through November, during National Bullying Prevention Awareness month and the Halloween season

·         Program includes presentations for students in grades 4 - 10 in each market to entertain and inform students about issues related to bullying prevention

·         269 school visited nationally; 415 presentations held; 166,000 students reached

Don't Be A Monster was founded in part by the partners of Denver's Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, the nation's biggest haunted house operator which owns and operates Denver's 13thFloor and The Asylum haunted houses. In each market it serves, the nonprofit partners with a haunted house to deliver programs in area schools. With the program's new expansion, 18 haunted houses serve as partners, Denver's 13th Floor is one of these partners. Additionally, a number of supporting haunted attractions nationwide fundraise and help spread the word about the program, in Colorado supporting haunts include The Asylum in Denver and Haunted Mines in Colorado Springs.

Don't Be A Monster seeks to improve the lives of youth in America by conducting targeted outreach and educational activities in schools. The program features an hour-long presentation that delves into the implications and consequences of bullying in an effort to raise awareness about the seriousness of the issue and to prevent it from continuing, which includes addressing issues that may already be present in school. Tools used to deliver the program's message include a six-minute video, enthusiastic presenters, engaging presentation, and a symbolic character named Frank who represents people who are a little different. Frank makes guest appearances at all of the schools.

"Don't Be A Monster seeks to empower students to stand up for their friends and peers, build cohesive and caring communities, and report issues to trusted adults," said Erin Kelley, program director for Don't Be A Monster. "We are proud to have had the opportunity to empower 166,000 students in 269 schools across the nation and look forward to bringing this message to even more students this year."

The haunted house partners and cities Don't Be A Monster is active in, include:

·         13th Floor Haunted House Chicago

·         13th Floor Haunted House Denver

·         13th Floor Haunted House Phoenix

·         13th Floor Haunted House San Antonio

·         House of Torment (Austin, Texas)

·         The Bates Motel (Philadelphia, Penn.)

·         Netherworld Haunted House (Atlanta, Ga.)

·         Erebus Haunted Attraction (Detroit, Mich.)

·         Wisconsin Fear Grounds (Waukesha, WI)

·         Cutting Edge Haunted House (Dallas, Texas)

·         Nightmare on 13th Haunted House (Salt Lake City, Utah)

·         Georgetown Morgue (Seattle, Wash.)

·         The Beast Haunted House (Kansas City, Mo.)

·         Headless Horseman Haunted Houses and Hayride (Ulster Park, N.Y.)

New for 2016:

·         Lost Hollows Haunted Attraction (Lake Charles, La.)

·         Spooky Ranch Haunted Houses and Hayride (Cleveland, Ohio)

·         Stillwell Manor Haunted House (Anderson, Ind.)

·         Phobius Haunted House (St Louis, Mo.)

Don't Be A Monster is not only supported by the generosity of the haunt community, but also by the general public. There are a few key ways you too can get involved and support the cause:

·         National Haunted House Day - Visit Denver's 13th Floor and The Asylum haunted housed onFriday, Oct. 14, 2016. A portion of all ticket sales from both haunted houses will be donated to Don't Be A Monster. Tickets are now available to purchase at www.getscared.com.

·         Haunt shirts - Purchase Don't Be A Monster t-shirts by Haunt Shirts at www.hauntshirts.com/tees/pre-sale-dont-monster-tee. The t-shirts cost $25 each, 50% of the sale of each shirt gets donated directly to Don't Be A Monster. That along with vendor matches from great companies like Distortions Unlimited, Fright Props, & Ghost Ride Products means more than $60 will be donated per shirt sold. These limited edition t-shirts are only available for purchase through Monday, Oct. 31, 2016.

·         ECTOberfest - ECTOberfest is an annual program in Denver, Colo. that uses the Halloween-themed vehicles from Colorado Movie Cars to take people between Denver's largest haunted houses. The houses donate VIP access to the haunts, so you get to arrive in the ECTO-1, skip the lines, and all the money raised goes to Don't Be A Monster. Schedule a tour at www.ectoberfest.com.

·         Don't Be A Monster tombstones – Order a custom Don't Be A Monster tombstone from Tombstone Factory for $59.99, 100% of the proceeds will support the program. Place your order online at www.tombstonefactory.com/product/dont-be-a-monster-custom-tombstone.

·         Make a donation – Make a donation to the program at www.dontbeamonster.org. Contributions are 100% tax deductible and will be used entirely to fund Don't Be A Monster programs and activities.

School presentations in Denver are currently being scheduled and can be requested by contacting info@dontbeamonster.org. For more information about Don't Be A Monster, visit http://www.dontbeamonster.org.

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