Pinwheels Spin Support for Child Abuse Prevention Campaign

Payson Mayor Rick Moore with the silver and blue pinwheels at Wagonwheel Park he helped plant to raise awareness for the Love UT, Give UT campaign hosted by Prevent Child Abuse Utah.

Blue and silver pinwheels spin the sun's reflection at Wagonwheel Park. Planted March 27, near the busy Payson intersection, the handiwork of Mayor Rick Moore, City Manager Dave Tuckett, and Police Chief Tom Runyan, the children's toys draw attention to an issue that is critical near and far. They reflect a fund-raising effort called Love UT, Give UT, which Payson City has signed on with Prevent Child Abuse Utah (PCAU), signifying local support.

PCAU is a statewide organization that provides education in Utah's schools and homes to help prevent child abuse in all its forms. For 30 years PCAU has been partnering with the Utah education system to provide free training through our school-based child abuse prevention programs.

This past year, PCAU educated more than 53,000 Utahns including children, families and community members. Our classes address a range of topics including child abuse prevention, bullying prevention, teenage dating safety, appropriate discipline and parenting skills.

Donations to help fund the program are being sought by PCAU and can be made through http://www.razoo.com/story/Prevent-Child-Abuse-Utah-1 . Each donation allows the organization to reach more Utah children and families with these vital and effective programs, according to PCAU.