RON THORNBURGH
Secretary of State |
STATE OF KANSAS |
Memorial Hall, 1st Floor
120 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66612-1594
(785) 296-4564
www.kssos.org
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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, October 3, 2003
Contact Information
Jesse Borjon, Communications Director
Office of the Secretary of State
(785) 296-4580
jesseb@kssos.org
SECRETARY OF STATE RON THORNBURGH READS TO
CHILDREN AT THE CAPPER FOUNDATION
Topeka, KS – Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh will read to children
ages two and a half to six years old on Tuesday, October 7, 2003, at 10:30 a.m.
as a part of the Capper Foundation’s Kidlink Preschool and Childcare Program.
“I am grateful to be a small part of such a wonderful program,”
said Thornburgh. “As a father of two boys I understand and appreciate the
benefits of programs like Kidlink and the volunteers and staff who give of their
time and energy. I encourage all Kansans to give back to their communities by
participating in programs like Kidlink.”
The Capper Foundation was started in 1920 by Senator Arthur Capper who had
a passion for children with physical disabilities. Now, 80 years later the Capper
Foundation has a new 50,000 square foot facility, state of the art technologies
and more quality programs.
The Kidlink Pre-School and Childcare Program provides cognitive, communicative,
social/emotional, physical, and self-help skills to children with diverse abilities.
The goal is to assist children to develop positive self-esteems, learn to assert
their individuality, experience a sense of independence, and celebrate their
differences. In doing so, children will learn how to maximize their strengths
and opportunities.
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