Exchange Club of Flagstaff recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month with its Field of Hope ceremony on April 4

FLAGSTAFF — As part of an annual tradition, volunteers with the Exchanged Club of Flagstaff placed dozens of white flags in the Coconino County Courthouse lawn during its “Field of Hope” event recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

“The Field is a memorial to the 116 children that died in the past year in Arizona from abuse or neglect,” the club reported on its Facebook page. “Even in the snow & cold, we were there along with some wonderful helpers. Thank you Sierra for joining us with your children. You all were a big help.”

The club will hold a dedication ceremony at 5:15p.m. Friday, April 4.

“Please join us prior to enjoying Art Walk Friday,” the club reported. “Please stop by and remember these innocent lives lost.”

The number of flags has risen from 79 as reported in AmigosNAZ in 2019.