Dr.
Irving and the participants who collaborated with him to sculpt the quilt squares
of the "Reaching Out" Monument shared a common desire that the Child
Abuse Monument would be an extraordinary force assisting with prevention of child
abuse.
 The
sculpture above is the first completed bronze of two figures composing the "Reaching
Out" monument vignette. The second figure will take another year to complete
after funding is raised for the art foundry process. Dr.
Irving is using the first figure as the centre piece of the "Give Kids a
Hand" campaign to create a "National Visualization of Our Intention
to Protect Children" Dr. Irving is asking people across Canada to draw an
outline of their hand on a piece of paper and just sign their initials or write
a message. We have thousands of these hand drawings now.
When both monument figures are done we will place all of the "Give Kids a
Hand" papers inside the two monument figures. Their energy and messages will
serve for centuries as a national visualization representing our intention to
protect children. A large space inside
the Monument figures allow for the placement of paper hand outlines and messages
donated by people from across Canada. People are asked to draw an outline of their
hand on a piece of paper (8.5 inches by 11 inches) and write a message on or around
the hand outline. An outline of your hand on a regular
piece of paper would be a wonderful contribution towards this visualized intention.
Also, ask some of your friends, colleagues or family to make an outline of their
hand and send for inclusion as a collective visualization in the monument. Instructions
and directions for the "Give Kids a Hand" Visualization can be found
directly below: 
Children across Canada gave Dr. Irving outlines of hands with messages for our
collective visualization
of our intention to protect children.
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The
hand outlines and messages on this web page will be included inside the "Reaching
Out" Child Abuse Monument as part of a "National Visualization"
on our intention to protect children". Will your hand
be there along side them?
Child Abuse,
You don't have to worry.
It Stops
Now.
Nikko, age 11
Your hand outline
and message can join thousands of other Canadians who have contributed to making
the "Art" of the Child Abuse Monument. 
Don’t abuse your kids.
Stop and give a hand.
Kids have feelings.
Don’t because kids are
humans.
I wish for child abuse to stop. I wish for peace.
Aaron, age9
I love being a Kid.
I think child abuse should stop and stop NOW!!!
Kyle,
age 8
Why should child abuse happen. We don't want it happening, no one does. So, Don't
do it.
Clair, age 11
Keep the peace in your home, school and in your HEART.
Shanese, age 10
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Through 2008 until the fall of
2009
we are still accepting hand outlines
for placement
inside the "Reaching Out" Child Abuse Monument To
GIVE KIDS A HAND for placement inside The "Reaching Out" Child Abuse
Monument.
1. Draw an outline of your hand on a piece of 8 1/2 x 11 paper
or the back of your printout;
2. On or around the outline of your hand,
write or draw your message;
3. Send your personal HandPrint for the "Give
Kids a Hand" Vision for the Child Abuse Monument to: "Reaching
Out" Child Abuse Monument c/o
Dr. Michael C. Irving
274 Rhodes Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M4L 3A3 You
can also "Give a Helping Hand" with a donation. You do not need to give
a donation to contribute a hand, though your donations are greatly appreciated.
Even donations of $10.00 or $20.00 will help to bring
the monument to schools, community centres and events for gather contributions
for the "Give Kids a Hand" Vision. Cheques can be
made out to The Survivor Monument Project and sent to the address above or donate
online directly below. |
