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Pasadena, CA - On Saturday, March 8, 2008, twenty-two Pasadena area elementary school age children will graduate from the Pasadena Police Department’s 14th Kids Safety Academy. The event will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Tournament of Roses at 391 So. Orange Grove Blvd.

The Pasadena Police Kids Safety Academy is a 7 session safety program offered to students between the ages of 6 – 11 and their parent(s).   The program participants learn basic safety rules that apply to emergencies, strangers, fire, swimming & pools, bicycles, wildlife and the outdoors as well as rules on taking care of the environment.  The sessions are held at topic specific locations with the community, such as the fire department, Aquatics Center and Nature Center.

Ten year old Miranda Allen, graduated from the Kids Safety Academy last August. Inspired by what she learned in the class she began her own re-cycling effort.  In the last six months Miranda has earned nearly $1,400 by recycling cans and has motivated her family, friends, neighbors and school to start their own recycling efforts.   Miranda has used the money she has earned to buy a few fun items, but has also donated some of her hard earned money back to charity.    “When children are provided the opportunity and have encouragement they can make a difference in a big way” says Stella Franco Allen, Miranda’s mother.  Miranda Allen will attend Saturday’s graduation to make a donation to the Pasadena Police Foundation.

The Kids Safety Academy is funded in it’s entirety through the efforts of the Pasadena Police Foundation.

To View the PDF Version of this Press Release click:  Pasadena Police “Kids Safety Academy” Inspires Kids to Make a Difference

 March 7th, 2008 by  admin.pd