Pedal for PCRC fundraiser slated May 31 in Shelton

Event will benefit behavioral health programs

SHELTON - The Parent Child Resource Center is well on its way to a new goal of raising $80,000 for children’s behavioral health programs and services that provide life-changing services to children and families in Connecticut with “Pedal for PCRC,” taking place May 31 at PerkinElmer, 710 Bridgeport Ave.

Free kids’ bicycle helmets will be distributed to the first 250 kids who register.

The fourth annual “Pedal for PCRC” has new features including a Kids Ride, Walk, Health Fair, “Activity Spree” (https://www.facebook.com/ActivitySpree), and Cycling Expo. Although this event has grown exponentially each year, there has previously been no chance for PCRC clients and general community members to participate in PCRC’s signature event. Now, this event is open with opportunities for people of all ages.

The Kids Ride and Walk have a 2-mile course located in the secured upper parking lot at PerkinElmer, which is monitored by hired security and volunteers. This allows the chance for kids to ride their bikes and support PCRC, with their parents or guardians able to walk or ride with them. 
The course is open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for entry at any time during this period. There is a $25 entry fee for the Kids Ride & Walk.

In support of the Kids Ride and Health Fair, the Valley Parish Nurse Program of Griffin Hospital (http://www.griffinhealth.org/About-Us/Community-Initiatives-Outreach-Benefit/Valley-Parish-Nurse-Program.aspx) has donated helmets to PCRC to allow free helmets for the first 250 kids who register. 
This includes a proper helmet fitting, helmet care, and safety education. Trained individuals and groups will assist the nurses with the helmet fitting that expects a large turnout with the variety of activities available for kids and their families at the fundraiser.

The Health Fair and “Activity Spree” are open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Health Fair will offer free health screenings, including free vision screenings for children and adults by Health Eyes Vision Alliance and complimentary spinal screenings by Southern Connecticut Chiropractic. 
The Fair will also be attended by ConnectiCare, Valley Parish Nurse Program, COSTCO, YMCA, Hawley Lane Shoes, and more.

The “Activity Spree” offers more than 15 activities, workshops and demonstrations for all ages, including yoga, face painting, drum circles, a Mickey Mouse bounce house, and marketing technology demonstrations. 
The list of providers to date includes The Kidnetic Clubhouse (Shelton’s upcoming Children’s Museum), BringtheHoopla, CrazyFun Facepainting and Body Art, JumpBunch Naugatuck, Phoenix Yoga Studio, Cloud Media Marketing, Fred Astaire of Orange, Housatonic Valley Crossfit, TITLE Boxing Club of Milford, and Mark Zarrillo, rhythm-based music for meditation and inspiration. General admission for the Spree is $10.

“Pedal for PCRC” will have the three usual Street Rides, including 15, 30 and 62-mile loops, with the largest route traveling throughout Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton and Southbury. 
The registration fee for a rider is $25; we ask that riders raise $75 through individual fundraising, such as gaining support from friends and family. 
PCRC has documents that may assist you with your fundraising. Please contact Veronica Parsloe at 203.954.0543 x130 or vparsloe@LNPVCRC.org for outlines of routes and details about riding.

Event Website & Registration: http://pcrc.kintera.org/pedal2015

Alternate Registration: https://www.bikereg.com/pedal-for-pcrc-2015

The ride will conclude with a “Thank You” BBQ prepared by David M. Grant Caterers and beer provided by Two Roads Brewing, Southport Brewing, and Black Hog Brewing. Food and beverages will be sold at cost for all guests who are not riding.


We would like to thank our sponsors: PerkinElmer, Ned Miller Agency, Griffin Hospital, Fletcher-Thompson, The Exchange Club of Shelton, Sikorsky, DHL&S, Robinson+Cole, Qualifacts, Better Packages, People’s United Bank, Aquarion, DiMatteo Insurance Group, and Pereira Engineering, Devil’s Gear Bike Shop of New Haven, WPLR, and E Strait Design.

Please follow our social media:

Facebook: Pedal for PCRC

Facebook: PCRC’s Activity Spree

Twitter: @PedalforPCRC

Google +: Parent Child Resource Center

For more information on sponsoring, riding, walking, running a workshop, or demonstration at the “Activity Spree,” or exhibiting at our Health Fair, contact Veronica Parsloe at 203-954-0543 ext. 130 or Vparsloe@LNVPCRC.org.


This is a press release from PCRC, the leading provider of behavioral health services to children and families in the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 
Programs, including the Child Guidance Clinic, Valley Kids Belong programs, Child First, Triple P In-Home services, Early Childhood Consultation Partnership, Therapeutic Mentoring Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, and the Prevention through Early Intervention Program, help children and their families so that they may develop to their fullest potential.

Lawyer to speak at PCRC annual meeting in Orange

Sarah Eagan

ORANGE - The Lower Naugatuck Valley Parent-Child Resource Center is hosting its annual awards dinner at 6 p.m. March 24 at Grassy Hill Country Club, 441 Clark Lane.

The theme of the event is "Protecting Connecticut's Children is Everyone's Responsibility."

Proceeds will support diverse programs and services vital to the health of the community.

Keynote speaker will be Sarah Eagan, a lawyer. She will discuss her professional experience with mental health and the recent report “Shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School” by The Office of the Child Advocate, released Nov. 21. 

Eagan was appointed to serve as Connecticut’s Child Advocate on Aug. 1, 2013 by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. 

She sets priority reviews for the office, manages operations and publishes information, and recommendations for system reform, regarding the well-being of children. 

Visit The Office of the Child Advocate’s website for more information: ct.gov/oca.

Each year PCRC presents The Mary Lou Cook Award for Outstanding Service to Children and Families, and The Joseph A. Pagliaro, Sr. Award for Distinguished Service to Children and Families. 

Award recipients will be announced soon.

Follow PCRC on Facebook at Parent Child Resource Center and @LNVPCRC1 on Twitter.

The dinner will recognize community members for their service to children and families, as well as raise funds to support PCRC’s successful clinical programs that deliver a state of the art care to clients – as a leader in the delivery of mental health services to children and families. 

Each year PCRC serves more than 1,200 children, many who suffer from serious behavioral and emotional problems, including trauma, abuse, and neglect.

Cost of the event is $50 per person. RSVP by March 13 with your dinner selection and any guest numbers at 203-954-0543 x100 or Vparsloe@LNVPCRC.org.

PCRC is the leading provider of behavioral health services to children and families in the Lower Naugatuck Valley.
Programs, including the Child Guidance Clinic, Valley Kids Belong programs, Child First, Triple P In-Home services, Early Childhood Consultation Partnership, Therapeutic Mentoring Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, and the Prevention through Early Intervention Program, help children and their families so that they may develop to their fullest potential.


This post is taken from a press release from PCRC.

Pedal for PCRC planned at PerkinElmer in Shelton

To benefit behavioral health programs for children

Who: This is an open event for all ages. Child care will be available. Devil’s Gear Bike Shop of New Haven has offered to donate bicycles for this event to any kids, adolescents or adults interested in participating. 
Please contact us by May 1 if you would like to use a bicycle for the day.

What: As the leading provider of children’s behavioral health care, Parent-Child Resource Center is hosting its signature cycling fundraiser, “Pedal for PCRC” on May 31, with proceeds supporting diverse programs and services vital to the health of our community. 

New features include a 2-mile Kids’ Ride, Health Fair, and “Activity Spree.” These will all take place in the contained parking lots at PerkinElmer. We would like individuals who are not able to ride, families of riders, healthcare professionals, and other community members to still be able to participate in our signature event. Also, the purpose of the “Spree” is to provide the opportunity for all who attend to try something new. Security will be present to ensure the safety of all participants.

A “Thank You” BBQ will take place at noon for the street riders with lunch, provided by Dave M. Grant Caterers and beer will be provided by Two Roads Brewing, Southport Brewing and Black Hog Brewing. 
Food and beverages will be sold at cost for all guests who are not riding. 
WPLR  also will have a tent and play music.

Please follow our social media:

Facebook: Pedal for PCRC

Facebook: PCRC’s Activity Spree

Twitter: @PedalforPCRC

Google +: Parent Child Resource Center

Fundraising goal is $80,000

Last year we had around 100 riders and raised more than $50,000. This year, the goal is to raise $80,000! 

The fee for an individual rider is $100; please contact us for special group rates, including corporate rates, police and students. 
The fee to participate in the Kids’ Ride and Walk are each $25. The cost to attend the “Activity Spree” is $10. The Health Fair has free admission. PCRC has documents that may assist you with your fundraising. We encourage people to do additional fundraising to exceed the goals of these cost minimums. 

Event Website & Registration: http://pcrc.kintera.org/pedal2015

Alternate Registration: https://www.bikereg.com/pedal-for-pcrc-2015

When: May 31, 2015. The following street route options with starting times loop throughout neighboring towns and cities back to PerkinElmer: 

62-mile at 7:30 a.m.

30-mile at 8:30 a.m.

15-mile at 9:30 a.m. 

The Kids’ Ride and Walk are two-mile, secure paths located in the contained parking lot that are open to entry during any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 
The Walk will last throughout the day, so participants may enter at their convenience or after the rides. 

All riding is expected to be finished by 11-11:30 a.m. in time for the wrap-up lunch at noon. Both the “Activity Spree” and Health Fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Where: PerkinElmer, 710 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton.

Why: “Pedal for PCRC” 2015 will raise funds to support PCRC’s successful clinical programs that deliver a state of the art care to our clients – as a leader in the delivery of mental health services to children and families. Each year we serve more than 1,200 children, many who suffer from serious behavioral and emotional problems, including trauma, abuse and neglect. 

How: For more information on sponsoring, riding, walking, running a workshop or demonstration at the “Activity Spree” or exhibiting at our Health Fair, contact Veronica Parsloe, 203-954-0543 ext. 130 or Vparsloe@LNVPCRC.org. 

This is a press release from PCRC, the leading provider of behavioral health services to children and families in the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 
Programs, including the Child Guidance Clinic, Valley Kids Belong programs, Child First, Triple P In-Home services, Early Childhood Consultation Partnership, Therapeutic Mentoring Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, and the Prevention through Early Intervention Program, help children and their families so that they may develop to their fullest potential.