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Stacey Weber President of ChildHelp Phoenix is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes radio show amfm. They discuss the epidemic of abuse impacting children all over and how ChildHelp's mission is making an impact. Together with founder Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, Weber works with celebrities from the big screen to the small screen and beyond to work toward ending child abuse.

Tonight's special guest is Daphne Young from Scottsdale, Arizona, the Chief Communications Officer of Childhelp. Now celebrating it's 40th anniversary, Childhood features a hotline, 1-800-4-A-CHILD, that offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All contacts are confidential. There are also individual state-by-state hotlines to call, too. As Childhelp says, "Reporting child abuse can be scary. If you are a witness to or a victim of child abuse there is a huge benefit to making the report yourself. Being able to tell your story first hand gives the child care worker much better information than if it came from someone not involved. Your story could save a life." And they go on, "Our counselors are available to talk through child abuse situations if you have questions or need additional support. We can also help research additional resources that may be available to you." Read the history of Childhelp and its founders, Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. It is primarily funded by individuals and companies, and has given assistance to more than 2 million help seekers. In the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All contacts are confidential. As they say, "Bottom line, we are here to answer the call."

Tonight's special guest is Daphne Young from Scottsdale, Arizona, the Chief Communications Officer of Childhelp. Now celebrating it's 40th anniversary, Childhood features a hotline, 1-800-4-A-CHILD, that offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All contacts are confidential. There are also individual state-by-state hotlines to call, too. As Childhelp says, "Reporting child abuse can be scary. If you are a witness to or a victim of child abuse there is a huge benefit to making the report yourself. Being able to tell your story first hand gives the child care worker much better information than if it came from someone not involved. Your story could save a life." And they go on, "Our counselors are available to talk through child abuse situations if you have questions or need additional support. We can also help research additional resources that may be available to you." To learn the full story and history of Childhelp and its founders, Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, click here. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. It is primarily funded by individuals and companies, and has given assistance to more than 2 million help seekers. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All contacts are confidential. As they say, "Bottom line, we are here to answer the call."

" For the Love of a Child- is a 2006 Lifetime TV network television movie which aired on January 9, 2006,In 1975, a young boy named Jacob Fletcher (who lives in fear of his abusive father) calls a hotline for abused children one day and is quickly taken to a rehabilitation facility run by Childhelp USA. The story of the Childhelp USA founders Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson unfolds through a series of flashbacks to the 1960s, when a trip to Japan inspires them to start a nonprofit foundation dedicated to helping abused children." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theysusannamaeohagan/support

For over 60 years, Sara and Yvonne have dedicated their lives to helping children, and they are not slowing down yet. Their mission with Childhelp Organization is to meet the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children.  In this episode, John Stamos and I talk to them about how they went from entertainers in the USO to award-winning philanthropists who have helped over one million children.  We also hear from Nicci, someone who went to Childhelp and whose life was saved because of it.  We'll learn how we can help end child abuse.  For more information please check out childhelp.org.If you are being hurt, know someone who might be hurting, or are afraid you might hurt a child, call or text the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline.  1-800-422-4453 Contacting one of their professional crisis counselors will be the first step in breaking the silence and getting help.  If you believe that a child is in immediate danger, please contact 911 for help.Links:https://www.howcanihelppod.com/Childhelp.org https://www.loungefly.com/

Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson were just two friends and young actresses in 1959. They were performing on a USO tour in Japan when they stumbled upon 11 young orphans in need of loving homes. What happened next would take them on the lifetime journey as they dedicated their lives to fighting child abuse and neglect abroad and then in the U.S. They founded Childhelp, the nation's oldest and largest nonprofit dedicated to fighting child abuse and neglect, and still lead the organization today. Childhelp operates programs across the country in addition to the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, which helps nearly 100,000 children in need every year, while Childhelp has served more than 11 million children & families throughout its 61-year history.Important Topics-The shift in their life that ended up building an orphanage-How they decided to take this path-On their prevention programs-Why they always dedicate their organization to God and believe in miracles-How they overcome obstacles-On Operation Babylift-Wonderful stories about the children they saved -How has this impacted their personal life -Things they did to fill themselves backup to have the energy, grit, and perseverance to continue for so long-What is their favorite room and why-How people can help the children-How are they a Force For Good in the world?Quotes"You can have a good program written down on paper but it takes a good staff to carry it all.""We have to do our duty but then we have to turn it over to God to do the rest.""Put yourself out of the picture and see how you can help someone else and especially the children."Connect with Sara and YvonneChildhelp's Website: childhelp.orgChildhelp's Email: tprewett@childhelp.orgChildhelp's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/childhelpChildhelp's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChildhelpChildhelp's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childhelp/Other links and resources:Free Gift from Diane (5 Moves to RESET Your Power) - https://ResetYourPowerGift.comFree Gift from Diane (Life RESET Quiz) - https://LifeResetQuiz.comBANKCODE - https://MyBankCode.com/VictoryDiane Halfman's website - http://www.DianeHalfman.comWant to know more about yourself?Some people ask me how to RESET their life.Some people ask me how to be more sensual.Others are wondering how to make more money.How to be more successful.How to start a business.All of these questions and more are what I answer in my programs!Come see me at http://www.DianeHalfman.com

Tonight's special guest is Daphne Young from Scottsdale, Arizona, for over 10 years the Vice President of Communications and Prevention Education, Childhelp, Inc. Daphne came from a brutal domestic violence household and there have been lingering effects. But today, as the Chief Communications Officer of Childhelp, she has the honor of giving a voice to children who have been silenced by abuse and neglect. 'Childhelp' is a wonderful organization that we are delighted to feature once again. Among their most important tools is the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at (1-800) 4-A-Child or (1-800) 422-4453, which runs 24 hours a day and is answered by trauma informed staff. NAASCA uses their service on our Blue Ribbon cards to promote a place to call in suspicious behaviour. Across America, Childhelp is helping shape communities devoted to protecting children and strengthening families, and is proud to find so much support here for its mission. Founded in the 1950s, Childhelp remains true to its vision today. At Childhelp, the goal is to meet the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. Childhelp programs and services help children from any situation and let them experience the life they deserve: one filled with love. In 1979, through the encouragement and hard work of co-founders Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, President Jimmy Carter designated April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. We still celebrate it today. The internationally respected nonprofit is the largest organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect as well as at-risk children.

Saving the children with Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson of ChildHelp. Music by Tyler King Official and Tia Penny Sings

  “The answer to life is in service to others.”   These are not just words spoken by Sara O'Meara, Co-Founder of Childhelp, it's the way she's spent the past 60 years. O'Meara and fellow Childhelp Co-Founder, Yvonne Fedderson, founded the organization in 1959. At the time, they were young Hollywood starlets. By chance they both landed roles on a project that would take them overseas. That assignment would change the course of their lives. Together they began rescuing so-called “throwaway children” in Japan and VIetnam. “We never dreamed it would be our whole life. We were actresses at the time,“ O'Meara says. . They went on to build 9 orphanages, a hospital and a school in Japan and Vietnam. The young actresses were quickly recognized as child advocates in the United States and they were personally asked by Nancy Reagan to lead the fight against child abuse here at home. So they did. “The Ladies” as they are famously known went on to build the very first residential treatment center for child abuse in our nation and defied all of their naysayers along the way. “Anytime you try to do anything good, you are going to have the other side that is not always as complimentary, and other people may find fault,” Sara O'Meara explains. “The main ingredient is perseverance. If you know something is the right thing to do you cannot let anyone discourage you.” Fedderson adds that every step has been guided by faith. “We pray about everything. God is the CEO of our organization … that's for sure.” Led by Sara and Yvonne, Childhelp built advocacy centers and group homes for children already affected by child abuse, created prevention programs like Speak Up Be Safe, which they hope to see implemented in schools nationwide, and established a National Child Abuse Hotline where trained professionals answer the phones in over 150 languages. And recently they added text messaging. Children in crisis can text 1-800-4-A-CHILD and receive immediate help. Now ages 85 and 84 (Yvonne points out she's younger), The Ladies show no signs of slowing down. On February 2, 2019, Childhelp officially kicks off its 60th Anniversary year with the “Drive The Dream Gala”, Chaired by international philanthropists Richard and Dr. Stacie Stephenson. The Gala, which is held in Phoenix, Arizona, draws a celebrity crowd, including longtime Childhelp supporters John Stamos, Kathy Lee Gifford and Cheryl Ladd, among many others. The Ladies left the world of Hollywood long ago. And while they still enjoy the glitz and glamour that comes with their fundraising Galas and events nationwide, what matters most is finishing the job they started in 1959. “As long as there is one hurting child out there, we are going to keep going.” On this 22 minute episode of Carey Pena Reports, The Ladies, in a rare sit down interview, talk about the power of positive change and what others can learn from their story of perseverance. For more information about Childhelp visit https://www.childhelp.org Transcript Carey: Hey everyone, this is a special edition of Carey Pena Reports. Today we are with two trailblazers who founded an organization that to date has saved and changed the lives of more than 10 million children. We sit down with them for a rare interview at their home in Paradise Valley, Arizona to talk about leadership and how you can't let anyone deter you from your dreams. Here's that interview. Carey: We are on location today talking about the power of positive change, and I am here with two very well-known change makers, Yvonne Fedderson and Sara O'Meara, the founders of Child Help. Thank you both so much for joining us today. Sara: Thank you for having us. Yvonne: We love joining you. Carey: Thank you for inviting us into your home and there is so much to talk about. You are celebrating 60 years of Child Help and we will talk about all of the incredible accomplishments, but first, I want to talk to you about the leadership lessons that you've learned over the years. Yvonne: Oh my gosh. Carey: Because you ladies were really change makers before it was en vogue to be so. Where did you find your courage in the late 1950s, early 1960s to stand up and say “we see a problem and we want to change”? Sara: Well, I think it was because we felt so deeply about what was happening to these children. We began taking care of the half American child that were known as throwaway children in Japan and Vietnam and so when we saw their suffering and the fact that these were God's precious children and they were not being taken care of, it was something we just had to do. That gave us the courage to speak out because remember those wars were not exactly popular wars, so to speak. Carey: The opposite. Yvonne: Yeah. Sara: Very much the opposite. Yvonne: Also, we were very young. Sara: Yes. Yvonne: And we just did it, you know? Carey: You saw something. Yvonne: We saw a need and we said we've got to do it and that was it. Sara: We're going to kill it. Carey: You jumped into action. Sara: But we never dreamed it would be our whole life. Yvonne: No. Sara: I mean, we were actresses at the time and so that's what we thought we would be doing, but it ended up that this became our life's mission, and then after we built the orphanages, we built nine orphanages, a hospital for orphans and a school … Yvonne: In Japan and Vietnam. Sara: In Japan and Vietnam. WE thought that that was it, and what happened is when we were speaking as keynote speakers about the Operation Baby Lift, because it was our organization that brought the babies over after the war ended, then Governor Reagan and Mrs. Reagan, Nancy and Ronnie, were there on the dais with us, and Nancy stopped Yvonne and me and said, “You're just the two to do this. You need to do something about child abuse in our country.” Well, no one had ever heard about child abuse. It was never, ever mentioned. All the laws protected… Yvonne: That was way back in '75. Carey: Yeah. Sara: Yes, and the laws protected the perpetrator, not the child. So, we did jump in to do that and state by state we had to help change laws so that we had safety for these children, and then we built villages for abused children, advocacy centers, the national child abuse hotline … Carey: It continued to grow and grow. Sara: It continued to grow. Carey: So Nancy Reagan encouraged you ladies. Yvonne: Oh, they supported us. Carey: She knew that you were the two to do it. So, you had a lot of famous friends, but that's not enough to make an entire organization as big and powerful as yours. What was it, do you think, Yvonne, inside you that made you believe that you could do it, because you have helped change and save the lives of millions of children? Yvonne: Well, we felt this was a calling for both of us because we were selected out of 500 actresses to go on this trip. So even at the time when were selected, we looked at each other and we said, “God must have a plan for this trip, for the two of us to be selected.” They didn't even know we knew each other. So for us to be selected was really something, and then when we found these children, we thought, “That's why we're here. We're supposed to help these children.” Well, one thing led to another. Then when we were asked to do this, we felt within our heart, and of course we pray about everything and we've always dedicated our organization to God. He's really the CEO of our organization. Sara: That's for sure. Yvonne: But we also were blessed to have many fabulous people to support us. Not only the stars, but we have volunteers who have been with us 30 and 40 and 50 years. Now, think about that. So it's become their mission also. Carey: A lifetime. Sara: A lifetime. Carey: A lifetime. Sara: Yeah. Yvonne: A lifetime. Carey: Now, they have so many great star stories. Can't even get into the whole Elvis Presley and all of this, because then I'd just become a fan girl, but I am interested in that passion, and just the concept that you saw when you started to make change that it was possible. Yvonne: Absolutely. Carey: And when you start to see that, because I think a lot of people who are watching and listening to this show, and this show is about the power of positive change, and sometimes we don't know our own power. You ladies were young. Yvonne: Everyone has it. Carey: Everyone has it. Talk to me about that. Yvonne: But they have to use it. Carey: And when you realized that you had it. Sara: We realized we had it when frankly we depended on God, because we always asked to be guided. We don't want our plan because that's a meager plan compared to what God has planned for each one of us. Yvonne: That's right. Sara: He has a plan for every single individual, and we can make changes. Everyone that is on this earth can make a change. They have to choose to want to make a change. That's the difference. They have to know that the answers to life is in service to others, and once you get that, then your life lives outside of yourself. It's not all about me, me, me. Instead you want to reach out. You want to make a difference in people's lives, and you can. There isn't anybody listening, anybody out there that cannot make a change, a difference in someone's life, but in a lot of lives if you so choose. Yvonne: We've been very blessed to attract people that have hearts like that, that want to serve. They have a servant's heart and they're very, very dedicated, and we really love and appreciate them, and all the people … Maybe they can't be a volunteer but they support us in other ways. Whatever way they help, it's wonderful and God will bless them for that. Carey: Because I want to point out that, I mean, you ladies are obviously beautiful to this very day, but when you went on this mission, you were young, hot Hollywood starlets, and you didn't have to put your sort of glamour aside to start rescuing children, but you felt that was your calling. Yvonne: But you see, everything kind of comes together. As you get older, you look back and you realize that being an actress was part of our life and it opened up many, many doors for us to … Of course, I married a Hollywood producer too, which helped, but all those doors opened up different things that help the organization. For instance, the stars. They were a great asset to our organization, but like I say, the volunteers then were great, so it's wonderful how God opens up doors when we open up our heart to serve him. Carey: Were there people along the way who tried to discourage you as Child Help continued to grow? Sara: Oh yes. Yvonne: Oh my goodness, big time. Sara: Every time you do anything good, you're going to have the other side. Yvonne: That's right, of course. Sara: That not always is very complimentary. Other people may find fault with anything that you do. The main ingredient is perseverance. If you know something is right to do, you cannot let anyone discourage you, and when we built the very first residential treatment center for child abuse in our nation, people were saying to us, particularly in social service, “Well, you can't do that. Nobody's been able to do that and you don't have a degree in social service and it will never be a success.” Well, from the day we've opened, it's been successful. That was 40 years ago and we've built other villages for abused children across the nation. So, you cannot let others define who you are and who you want to be. Yvonne: You know what Sara said when she said “when you know something is right,” it's so true because we knew the villages were right. We knew the centers were right. Every time we've opened a program or started a program, it's been a challenge, but when we know something or anyone knows something within your heart that's right to do, just like Sarah said, don't let other people discourage you. Keep your eye on what you're supposed to do. Keep your eye on the gold and you will make it through because it's right for you to do. Carey: Is there any sort of … and I know that you draw so much inspiration from your faith- Yvonne: Absolutely. Carey: Which is so deep and guiding in your life, but where else … I mean, are there sort of affirmations or is it the friendship between the two of you where when one is down, the other one says, “We can continue”? Sara: Well, we realize that it's so much easier when you have a partner, when you have someone that thinks like you do, they're mission driven, and yes, we help each other through our dark times. Everybody has problems. Everybody has obstacles in their families, in their personal life, in their business life. Yvonne: And we've been through it all together. Everything. Sara: Yeah, and so we do help each other through those times and that's been very helpful, but also, you never get through life as a success unless others reach out and help you, and so we have had many wonderful mentors in our life, to whom we could look up and see what made their lives successful and how they react to things, and so we learn from each other. Yvonne: And you also learn through everything that you go through. You think at the time, “Oh, this is terrible. We're never gonna make it through this problem,” but you do, and when you get through it, you use it on something great. It's a great lesson for us to grow. Carey: Let's talk a little bit more about Child Help for those listening and watching who aren't familiar with the organization. Child Help is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse. According to your website, over 10 million children have been impacted. I want to go through a few of the wins. You have built advocacy centers and group homes for children who have already unfortunately been affected by child abuse. You have created prevention programs like the Child Help Speak Up, Be Safe program which is spreading to more schools. Sara: All across the nation. Carey: In Arizona and across the country. Yvonne: We'd like to be in every school, especially here in Arizona. Carey: Yes, your goals are always lofty, and this one I think is … All of them are important but I love that you established this national child abuse hotline, which, by the way, I want to give out that number, is 1-800-4-A-CHILD, and this is done in multiple languages because I think in my mind about the moment when a child is scared and hiding and doesn't know what to do, and where do you turn? So you ladies have tried to think through those problems. Sara: Yes, and it's the only hotline that has degreed professionals answering the phones, not volunteers, so it's more than a hotline. They're therapists that can talk the child through it, and not just give out a number, even though we do that as well. For the first time in history we're having texting, and that's something else that is new. Carey: Thank you for reminding me about that because that's huge. Sara: It's very huge. Yvonne: It is huge because the children are kind of afraid naturally to talk about what's going on, but they're so used to texting that they go for like 45 minutes and tell you everything, so that's wonderful. Carey: How much does it matter to you that these children have the opportunity to see that life can be beautiful? Child abuse as a news anchor and reporter, I know that it is an uncomfortable conversation. Sara: There's no question about it. Carey: And a lot of people don't like to talk about it, but what is going on in a lot of homes is very, very tragic. How important is it for you ladies to give a resource to children who are suffering? Sara: It means everything because it means the change of their life. It also means they don't have to go through so much suffering. So many, many times we have had survivors come back and say, “Oh, if I'd only known about that 1-800, the number 4, A-CHILD, I could've gotten help, but they didn't know where to go, and they didn't even know they were being abused sometimes because it started so young, they thought everybody was abused like that. So, it means everything because what you're doing is giving safety to a child. You're giving them their life, because child abuse can rob you of your youth, of your young life, and it sticks with you a long time. It takes a lot to overcome that, and one of the first things we do when the children come into our villages is give them a sense of self-worth because they just feel that they're nobody. Sara: We had a child that came in with “bad kid” burned into his back with cigarette burns- Carey: Bad kid. Yvonne: Mm-hmm (affirmative). Sara: When you would ask him what his name was, he'd say “bad kid” because he was called that, and that's what he thought his name was. So, you have to really work with these children to let them know how precious they really are and that there's only one set of fingerprints and that's theirs, and they can make a big difference in their life. Once they know that and they understand how precious they truly are as a human being, the healing can start then, and so, yes, it means everything to see a life change. Carey: So, I'm thinking about all the people out there who are inspired by you and what you've been able to accomplish, and we cannot all be a Sara and Yvonne. You guys have created something truly special, but each in our own way we have the ability. Sara: Absolutely. Carey: Over the years as you've seen one child's life change and another child's life. Yvonne: Many child's … Carey: And then thousands and millions, it truly is a story about all things are possible when we really care. Yvonne: Absolutely, absolutely. Sara: There's no question about it. Caring is a beautiful thing. If you have a caring heart, it takes you down a pathway, a beautiful journey of life because when you truly care about people, you truly care about feelings, you truly care to make that child whole again, then what this does to you on the inside, it develops you as a person and it gives you the strength really from within. You may not know from which it cometh, but that's what gives us the strength, is in order to give back to another. Carey: Has there ever been, and I imagine I know the answer to this, but has there ever been a time where you think, “Okay, we're ready to retire” and- Yvonne: No. Carey: Because when I've been around you ladies, you have to-do lists that puts mine to shame, but you have already accomplished so much, but yet- Yvonne: But there's more to accomplish. There's always more to accomplish. Sara: There's more left to do. Yvonne: Yep. Sara: And we have great plans for developing other programs that have never been developed. We're kind of known as the trailblazers to get out there and start programs that have never been done before. We opened the first advocacy center with everything under one roof … police, the social services, the hospital … Carey: An integrative approach, right. Sara: That's correct. Yvonne: And this new one's going to be like that. Everyone involved. Sara: And then the villages, we were the first ones to open that. We're the first ones for the hotline. We're the first ones to have prevention in our schools, and so we're kind of the trailblazers in that respect. We're not afraid to take risks, but you have to in life. Carey: So let's talk a little bit about that, because I think that's a really important point. Sometimes it can be very scary to be the person- Sara: Yes, of course. Carey: Who says, “Well, we can do it a little differently.” Sara: And there are a lot of naysayers along the way. Carey: And there's a lot of naysayers. Yvonne: We might get scared within ourselves and talk to each other, but we don't let anyone else know. Carey: But how do you fight through that and see that, okay, I have this vision and I know that vision is something that we should try to test out? Sara: Yes, we're working on a vision right now that has never been done before that will integrate all of our programs. It will be literally a city, and so we're working on that now and we hope to see that come to pass. Carey: So you ladies, and I know it's not appropriate to ask age, but you're- Sara: We don't mind that you're asking our age. Carey: Do you care saying how … Sara: No. I'll be 85 in September. Carey: And Yvonne? Yvonne: I'll be 84 in April. Carey: So you're the younger … Yvonne: I'm the young one. Sara: … Your elder. Carey: I appreciate you saying that, because I think as a woman, I look at you ladies and truly you inspire me so much. Yvonne: Well thank you. Carey: To keep going and to keep building. Yvonne: Well as long as we have our health, we're going to continue right on, and we work every day. Carey: And you still see how much you can contribute to your vision. Yvonne: Yes. Sara: Yes, we hope so. Yvonne: But there are a lot of people that help us. Sara: Yes. Yvonne: We have a great staff, we have great volunteers as we mentioned. I mean, they're wonderful. We haven't done this alone. Sara: And look, you're helping us right now. You're getting the word out. Yvonne: That's right. Carey: It really is remarkable, though, to see that 60 years later, you are as enthusiastic, if not more, than when you were those young starlets who got sent on that movie assignment all those years ago. What does it mean to you to be celebrating the 60th year, to know that you've had this kind of impact? Sara: It's a wonderful feeling because we don't think … You know when you start something, you don't think, “Oh, well, in 60 years …” You have no idea. It's just one step at a time, but when we look back over these six decades and the children that have been helped through our organization, we realize that anything is possible. You have to set your goals, as Yvonne said. You have to continue on that pathway. Yvonne: Keep your eyes on the goal. Sara: And not let anyone deter you if you know it's the right way, regardless of what is said, what seems to be a lack at the time, whether it's monetarily or whatever. You'll have to know that it's going to be provided because … We talk about God a lot but we have to because it's the way that it's done. If we didn't depend on God, we wouldn't be here to celebrate the 60th anniversary and have helped 10 and a half million children. Yvonne: And we're just grateful that both of us are here and both of us have our health and be able to celebrate our 60th. Carey: What an incredible journey you've had together. Sara: Yes. Carey: I mean, really, your friendship is something for the ages. Yvonne: And our husbands were best friends. They had to be. Carey: I mean, it just defies what sometimes people think about women not being able to truly be in lockstep with one another, because I see it a whole different way. Sara: A lot of people said that. In fact, a lot of our celebrities that have been with us through the years, you know, Jane Seymour and Cheryl Ladd … Yvonne: Kathie Lee. Sara: Kathie Lee Gifford. Yvonne: The list goes on and on. They've been fabulous. Sara: They will say to us, “The greatest miracle is your friendship, because it's lasted so long and you can work together so harmoniously.” Carey: Yes, it's such a partnership, and on the subject, just as we close things out here, on the subject of celebrities, you ladies have some of the biggest and most extravagant, beautiful galas including the Drive The Dream, which draws a lot of celebrities. It's held in Phoenix, but you also do beautiful galas in California, but … Sara: And back in East in Washington and Tennessee and… Carey: All over, which are beautiful, extravagant affairs, but I do want to point out for the audience who may have heard about these galas, as I've been … and disclaimer here, I'm a volunteer on the Drive the Dream committee, but as I've gotten to know you, yes, the dressing up is fun and yes, the … That's all fun, but what matters to you is what's getting done with the money. Yvonne: That's right. Sara: That's right. Yvonne: That's right. Carey: That's what matters to you because you have big goals and dreams. Even at 84 and 85 years old, you still have a lot to accomplish. Sara: We do, and as long as there's one hurting child out there, we're going to keep going. Carey: Yvonne, what's your final message? Yvonne: We really hope that you young people will carry on when we cross over. We really pray that every night, because… Carey: I only feel like I could be a small portion of filling your shoes but I am so privileged to be a part of it because learning from women like you is really a blessing for me. Thank you both. Yvonne: That's very kind of you to say. Sara: Thank you, you're a blessing to us too. Yvonne: Thank you, and thank all those who are listening to this program today who support Child Help. We really appreciate it and we know the children certainly appreciate it. Their lives would be totally different without their help. Carey: For more information on Child Help, we would love for you to go to the website, ChildHelp.org. Thank you so much for watching and for listening to Carey Pena Reports, and you can find out more information on our website, InspiredMedia360.com. Take care, everyone. The post The Founders of Childhelp Succeed With Perseverance and Prayer appeared first on Inspired Media 360 TV - Inform | Inspire | Engage.

In this episode of The Executive Innovation Show Podcast Carrie Chitsey and Daniel Miller speak with Daphne Young. Young is the Chief Communications Officer for the non-profit, Child Help. Child Help advocates for abused and neglected children. Their prevention program Speak Up Be Safe gifts the nation's communities with the skills to prevent or interrupt cycles of abuse. Listen in on topics discussed during this podcast such as: The story of why actresses Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson started the women- led organization that has helped over 10 million children. The trickle down effect of the opioid crisis into child welfare, child abuse and the greater need for Child Help. How they use Speak Up Be Safe in rural communities to advocate for and educate children who may be going through abuse. Has the rise in opioid epidemic in rural communities increased the calls into the National Child Abuse Hotline? How new digital technologies has changed their method of outreach and communication. With more children looking to text rather than call. Is the next wave of Gen Z digital communications going to be video chat? How is Child Help innovating with their advocacy and treatment centers? Keep up to date with Child Help and their amazing work or if you know a child in need call 1-800-4-A-CHILD. To download the Youth Mental Health Infographic mentioned in this podcast. To learn more about Humans Helping Humans non-profit and support the fight on the opioid crisis and youth mental health.Support the show (http://www.helpinghumans.care)

Today's guests are Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, the founders of Childhelp.  Since 1959, Sara and Yvonne have dedicated themselves to caring for orphans and abused children in the US and around the world.  Their story begins in 1950s Hollywood and takes us to Japan, Vietnam, and ultimately right here to Arizona when they relocated their headquarters here 22 years ago. Our conversation demonstrates the passion and compassion Sara and Yvonne have for children, and how various events - many unexpected - over the course of their lives have shaped them as leaders and changed the lives of countless children.  Their stories and wisdom will inspire and encourage you.

Stacey Weber President of ChildHelp Phoenix is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes radio show amfm. They discuss the epidemic of abuse impacting children all over and how ChildHelp's mission is making an impact. Together with founder Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, Weber works with celebrities from the big screen to the small screen and beyond to work toward ending child abuse.

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: Each year, more than three million reports of child abuse are made in the United States, involving more than six million children. A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds. Despite the fact that five children die every in the U.S. day from abuse and neglect, child abuse is still being swept under the rug. In fact, the U.S. has one of the worst records among industrialized nations – losing on average between four and seven children every day to child abuse and neglect. Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, co-founders of Childhelp, the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit advocating for abused and neglected children, join me to talk about their education programs and new PSA to help prevent child abuse.

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: Each year, more than three million reports of child abuse are made in the United States, involving more than six million children. A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds. Despite the fact that five children die every in the U.S. day from abuse and neglect, child abuse is still being swept under the rug. In fact, the U.S. has one of the worst records among industrialized nations – losing on average between four and seven children every day to child abuse and neglect. Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, co-founders of Childhelp, the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit advocating for abused and neglected children, join me to talk about their education programs and new PSA to help prevent child abuse.