·        October:  SAVE (“Stop America’s Violence Everywhere”) program focus is on the abuse of prescription drugs by our youth.  This program will be presented by the Greenville Family Partnership.

·         November:  Dogs for Autism, a non-profit organization that trains service dogs for children with autism and their families.

·         December: Winn the Fight, a non-profit organization working to establish the Winn Tissue Bank in Greenville through a partnership with the Greenville Hospital System for the research of new and individualized treatment of cancer.

·         February (evening): “Take Part for Your Heart” - A registered dietitian will educate us on healthy nutrition choices for our heart.

·        March: A certified Etiquette Consultant will speak on how to develop and improve one's communication skills in both social and business situations.

·         April: Skin by Stephanie’s Stephanie McChesney, sponsor of the GCMSA website, is our invited speaker.

                         Posters for Pediatricians      

According to a Parents Magazine investigation, South Carolina

is ranked 48th in the nation in child safety.  To the Alliance,

safety issues in our Upstate households are paramount.  This

year we are partnering with Safe Kids Upstate and the Greenville

Spinners Safety Foundation to stress the importance of using bike

helmets.  According to the National Transportation Safety Board, head injury is the leading cause of death in bicycle crashes, and helmets are the single most effective way of reducing head injuries and fatalities.  Without laws to educate parents who may not understand the risks to which they are subjecting their children, we must rely on other means to stress the importance of helmet use.  This is where we need your help.  If you know physicians who see children on a regular basis, we ask that you encourage them to hang posters in each of their exam rooms to facilitate discussions between parents and children.  These posters are free of charge and are a strong stimulus to remind families of the risks of not wearing a helmet.  For more info on this program, please contact Keri Dille at keridille@charter.net or 877-3798. 
Thanks for helping us keep our children safe!