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MCAP Appreciates ALL who Give!
By Mary C. Pugh, Esq., Executive Director

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dvocates are the heart and soul of Montgomery Child
Advocacy Project (MCAP); their time and dedication
to the children of Montgomery County are essential to
giving abused and neglected children back their voices. Every child
deserves a chance to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment.
MCAP advocates give children a voice in the legal process and
ensure they get that chance.
On May 4, 2018, MCAP hosted an appreciation luncheon for
all of its advocates and supporters, including the esteemed Judges
of Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, the County
Commissioners, law enforcement, social service agencies, the
advocates and MCAP Board of Directors. With about 100 people
in attendance, MCAP celebrated its volunteer attorneys and all who
collaborate to help child victims learn to heal and trust.
Because of the expertise and volunteerism of our advocates, the
demand for the appointment of MCAP advocates continues to
increase. Since its founding in 2004, MCAP has represented more
than 5,400 children. In 2017, MCAP represented 654 children
marking a 72% increase since 2015. Overall, in 2017, MCAP
donated about $1,661,100 in legal services to abused children.
Consistent with prior years, MCAP attorneys represented children
in all of the legal arenas; namely, Juvenile Court, Orphans' Court,
Civil Court and Criminal Court. We thank our 125 active child
advocates for volunteering their time and offering their expertise to
abused and neglected children.

30th Annual Run for the Hill of It -
Saturday, July 28, 2018
It is that time of the year again! Time to use your SUPER Hero
powers to lace up your sneakers and join us for the 30th Annual
MCAP Run for the Hill of It SUPER Hero Run on July 28, 2018,
in Fairmount Park at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive in
Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania. Register TODAY at www.runtheday.
com or www.mcapkids.org. Bring your family and friends as it
will be a blast for everyone. There is also a 1-mile FUN RUN for
kids and a 1-mile walk. Organize a TEAM for loads of fun. As an
added benefit, all proceeds go to helping abused and neglected kids
overcome the pain and horror of physical and emotional abuse.
We look forward to seeing you there!
As always, we welcome your support and interest. Feel free to
visit us at www.mcapkids.org or call the office at 610-279-1219.
Thanks so much for all you do!

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