JOLIET -- WJOL morning man Scott Slocum will emcee an evening of to raise money for an important cause: The Will County Children's Advocacy Center.
Tickets are on sale for the center's annual fundraiser slated from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 15, at IBEW Local 176's hall, 1100 N.E. Frontage Road. The event includes a dinner and a cash bar at a cost of $100 per person.
The nonprofit center's professionally trained staff interviews children who are the victims of sexual abuse. The children's statements, which are recorded in a nonsuggestive, nonthreatening environment, have been used in the successful prosecutions of literally hundreds of sexual predators in Will, Grundy and Kendall counties over the past decade.
"The Children's Advocacy Center helps protect our children by bringing dangerous sex abusers to justice," said Slocum, who also serves on the center's board of directors. "The team there does important work, but it costs money to provide these services. That's why we're hoping to see a big turnout during the annual fundraiser on Nov. 15."
The center depends on grants, private donations, and fundraising to operate. It costs an average of $705 to interview each child brought to the center.
Raffle tickets that offer exciting prizes are being sold in conjunction with the fundraiser. Those tickets cost $20 each and are available by calling (815) 727-0710.
First prize is a sports package consisting of Chicago Bulls floor seats, NASCAR and IRL racing tickets and more. Second prize is a two-night stay in vacation home in Galena. Third prize is a 32-inch, high-definition LCD television. Fourth prize is an overnight stay and dinner for two at Resorts East Chicago. Fifth prize includes four Rialto Square Theatre tickets to "Clifford, the Big Red Dog." Sixth and seventh prizes are 90-day unlimited memberships at Cardinal Fitness Center. The drawing will be held the night of the event.
Organizers also are seeking sponsorships. Gold sponsorships are available for $1,000 and Silver sponsorships are available for $500.
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow established The Children's Advocacy Center in 1995. His goal was to assist law enforcement in obtaining statements from sexually abused children that will hold up in court and enable prosecutors to convict sexual predators.
"The Children's Advocacy Center provides services that are critical to the investigation and prosecution of these extremely sensitive cases," said Sue Bloch, the center's executive director. "Financial support from the community is essential if we are to continue providing these services," she said.
To reserve tickets or to become a sponsor, call The Will County Children's Advocacy Center at (815) 727-0710.
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