What: Spoke Out is a bike ride around Lake Monona or a 2-mile hike along the Wingra Creek path followed by food from Pedro's Mexican Restaurante and family entertainment.

When: Sunday, September 26, 11a.m.- 2p.m. Registration begins at 11. Participants may begin biking or hiking at their leisure. This is not a race.

Where: The event begins at Olin Park Shelter.

Why: Every child has the right to a safe and happy childhood, yet many children don’t enjoy this right. You can help ensure that children are able to enjoy carefree pleasures like bike riding by taking part in the 2004 Lake Monona Spoke Out to Prevent Child Abuse. Proceeds benefit Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin, and ultimately the children of Wisconsin.

How: You may choose to participate in Spoke Out either as an individual or as a member of a team. If you are interested in creating a team and being a team captain, click here for a team packet.

If you can’t attend the event, but wish to make a tax deductible donation to help prevent child abuse in your community, send your donations to:
Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin
214 N. Hamilton
Madison, WI 53703

Registration: Registration is $50 in donations or a $25 fee for adults (adults who pre-register by September 10 may deduct $5 from their registration fee). Registration for children ages 5-17 is $10 or $25 in donations. Click here for a registration form. Registration for children under 5 is free.  You may also register on-line by clicking here or using the link in the box on the left.

Prizes: Individuals who raise donations over $25, $75 or $150 will be entered into respective drawings for a chance to win a prize! See the brochure for details.

For more information: Call 1-800-CHILDREN or email Jim at jstickels@preventchildabusewi.org.

Together we can help children have safe and happy childhoods.
It won’t happen in an afternoon, but the more time and contributions everyone provides, the more we can support families and children.