November 20, 2009
Boise, Idaho
Manwill death prompts community building effort
By Nicole Navarro
BOISE - It's been more than two months since 8 year old Robert Manwill was laid to rest. Child advocates are hoping to turn his tragic death into something positive this Halloween.
It's been more than two months since the community said goodbye to Robert. To help keep his memory alive, child advocates are hoping you'll take part in the "Say Hello on Halloween" project. The concept is simple: Say "hello" to your neighbors on Halloween. Organizers said introduce yourselves to other parents and consider exchanging contact information in case there's an emergency. "I think it's a great idea," said Allison Evaro, a Treasure Valley mom. "Boise is a great community and it's important for us to know our neighbors." A coalition of child advocacy groups is sponsoring the event, and getting the word out at family-friendly places like the YMCA. Roger Sherman, of the Idaho Children's Trust Fund, said "Say Hello on Halloween" is a community building effort. "How can you support the new mom on the street? How can you support the parents that are going through the teenage blues? We all need that kind of support if we're going to be effective parents," Sherman said. |
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