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#FiveTooMany: CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDHELP
ISM GIVES BACK—technology for a cause
ISM understands the importance of helping those in need and has created a partnership
with a local charity in association with the conference—Childhelp—as the official sponsored
charity for ISM2016. In their own words... here is Childhelp’s story.
Every 10 seconds, there is a new report of child abuse throughout the United States, and
every minute, there is a new child victim. Of the more than 3 million reports of child abuse
made each year in America, it is estimated that between four and five children die every
day, and we know there are many uncounted for who still suffer in silence. But we also
know we have even more than hope for it to get better. We have your help.
Since 1959, Childhelp has been a national leader in the fight against child abuse and
neglect with the goal of meeting the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs
of abused, neglected, and at-risk children. We focus our efforts on prevention, intervention,
treatment, and community outreach. The principal theme across all of our programs is
to provide the children we serve with an environment of compassion and kindness. We
have made some incredible strides against child abuse through our ongoing prevention
education and treatment efforts, and we are proud to be a national leader in the safety and
protection of children across America.
#FiveTooMany is a community campaign supported by Childhelp’s team of volunteers, staff,
and supporters that aims to continue the success of Childhelp’s efforts against abuse by
supporting successful intervention and treatment initiatives, and nurturing prevention and
outreach efforts. The investment needed to protect one child—for an entire year—with
the life-saving education provided through the Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe prevention
curriculum is just $5. An additional donation of $5 makes sure that a professional counselor
is on hand, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for that child when they find the courage to ask
for help.
Together, we can take action against inaction.
Together we can keep the five, alive.
We are proud to have made significant progress toward our mission of helping victims of
child abuse and neglect through prevention, intervention, and treatment. It’s through these
programs that we have positively impacted more than 10 million children in our nearly
60-year history, but unfortunately there’s still so much more to be done! To participate in
helping raise $10,000 dollars to support Childhelp and their mission to fight against child
abuse and neglect, you can donate at During the conference
look for stations where you can make a donation or plan to participate in our first
community service project on Sunday, September 18 to benefit Childhelp.
To learn more about Childhelp, please visit us at We thank you for your
support in helping us bring an end to child abuse and neglect.
Five Too Many.™
Close to 5 CHILDREN DIE EVERY DAY as a
result of child abuse in the United States.