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Precious

"Precious" is the story of Claireece Precious Jones, who is 16 years old and growing up in 1980s Harlem. Precious, as she is called, feels as if she's all alone in a world that has brought to her nothing but pain, abuse, heartache and two children both conceived by her own father. Precious never let her circumstances sway her dreams of a better life and she realizes that opportunity when she enters an alternative school. Here, Precious finds her hope, drives her determination and learns how to love.

Click Here to view a trailer for the movie.

"Precious" is an influential movie based on the book "Push" by Sapphire. If you or your book club would like to join in on the conversation about this critically acclaimed novel, contact Bethany Leighton at bleighton@grscan.com. View the "Push" Literary Guide Here.

SCAN is hosting several open book discussions based on the book “Push”.

• February 27, 2010 – 2pm – Richmond Public Library -101 E. Franklin St. Light refreshments served. Contact Donna Pletcher (804) 646-0480 for further information.
• Tuesday, February 2nd 7 pm at the Fairfield Branch/Library. Event co-hosted by the Henrico County Public Library and SCAN. Contact Donna at dmcdonald@henrico.lib.va.us and phone 737-3728 for more information. Light refreshments served.
• Monday, February 8th at 7 pm at the Dumbarton Branch/Library Event co-hosted by the Henrico County Public Library and SCAN. Contact Sharon at screnshaw@henrico.lib.va.us and phone 652-3243 for more information. Light refreshments served.
• Tuesday, March 2, 6 - 7:30pm, St James's Episcopal Church, Michaux House, 1205 West Franklin St, Room 304. Tea, Wine, and Snacks will be served. RSVP to mindymeredith@comcast.net with number of attendees.

Spring Zing

March 5, 2010

Zing into Spring with Greater Richmond SCAN. Join us for an evening of fun, celebration and friends at Ipanema Grill at 3641 Cox Road. This event will take place on Friday, March 5, 2010 from 6:30pm - 10:30pm. Tickets are $60 per person, which includes all you can eat dinner and beer/wine during cocktail hour. Purchase tickets at the link below or by calling (804) 257-7226.

21st Annual Christmas Party to benefit Greater Richmond SCAN

December 5, 2009

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the holidays and support Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) at the 21st Annual Christmas Party to benefit SCAN. The event was held on December 5, 2009 from 8:30pm - 1:00am at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. All proceeds from the event went to help Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) continue to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect in the Greater Richmond area.

A special thanks to all of our sponsors!

Corporate Sponsors:

Advance Orthopaedic Spine Center

Dr. Steve Fiore & Mary Kathryn Taylor

Patron Sponsors:

Craig Campbell	Tonya Aronhalt McPhaul
Byron & Nancy Chafin	Sam Mintz
John & Page George	Jim Mrava
Ann Gongora	Courtney Parrish
Ginny & Bill Hark	Brian Rice
Aaron & Eric Hodges	Gary Richard
Joe Holt	Eddie Simmons
Bill & Amy Horan	Scott & Georgia Stolte
Ray & Ellen Knapp	Jill & Stone Strotmeyer
Anne Lucia	Ric Westervelt
Mitch Manning	Jim & Martine Whitehurst
David Marshall	David Word
Debee McAteer	Tim & Kim Zimmer
Scotty McCracken

Abes for Babes

Never underestimate what a simple gesture can do. It is the little things that you do that can make a big difference in other people’s lives. -Catherine Pulsifer

SCAN is looking to the local community to hold a penny drive between October 1st and ending on February 12th, Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday. The penny drive is a celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s commitment to "malice toward none" and "charity for all" and is one small gesture that you can make to help Stop Child Abuse in our community.

A penny can make a huge difference in helping SCAN reach its goal of preventing and treating child abuse and neglect. With the help from the community we can collect many small pennies that will make one enormous difference in the lives of local children.

To find out more information and how to get involved contact Bethany Leighton at bleighton@grscan.com or by calling 804 257 7226.

Holiday Gift Wrapping at Barnes and Nobles

Greater Richmond SCAN volunteers will be gift wrapping at Barnes and Nobles at Libbie Place throughout November and December. Volunteers are needed on:

• November 27, 2009
• November 28, 2009
• December 12, 2009
• December 20, 2009
• December 21, 2009

Click on the above Volunteer Spot button to sign up for a shift! Contact Sarah at smersereau@grscan.com for more information.

Ladies Morning Out

March 20, 2010

Greater Richmond SCAN is excited to announce Ladies Morning Out at the Shops at 5807. The event will take place on March 20, 2010 at 5807 Patterson Avenue. Come out and enjoy a morning of fun, friends and shopping! Please check back for more details about this event.

8th Annual Windsor Farms Progressive Dinner and Auction

May 8, 2010

This invitation-only event sells out every year! The event begins with cocktails and appetizers at a private home. Guests are then transported to one of 26 private homes in and around Windsor Farms where they enjoy the main course. The evening ends at the Tuckahoe Woman's Club where guests enjoy dessert, live music, dancing and a live auction.