Pictured: The three chairs/members of the Karp family from last year's event. Photo courtesy of The Child Protection Center, Inc.

The Child Protection Center, Inc. (CPC) hosts its 11th Annual Blue Ties and Butterflies signature event to raise critical funds for programming during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Blue Ties and Butterflies is a celebration of the transformational healing CPC brings to survivors of child abuse. On April 10th at six o-clock in the evening, community members are invited to join the Child Protection Center in the fight against child abuse at Michaels On East. The 11th Annual Blue Ties and Butterflies is chaired by long-time CPC supporters, Tammy Karp, Taylor Karp Teymuri, and Sarah Karp Renkliyuz. Three generations have supported CPC’s mission through the Arthur S. Karp Family Foundation. CPC has a remarkable program lined up that will inspire attendees and show how their support is a beacon of light for every child or adult that is on their healing journey. Attendees can expect not only a delicious meal by the incredible Michaels On East team, but also a jazz hour for dessert, an opportunity to meet the PAWS therapy dogs (Pet Advocates Working in the Suncoast), and the chance to partner with CPC to change lives, forever. There are multiple ways to get involved including an exhilarating live auction with unique packages, a chance drawing for a custom ombré sapphire butterfly necklace, and even client-created art pieces you can take home for a donation. Tickets, sponsorships, and chance drawing opportunities are available on the Child Protection Center’s website at www.cpcsarasota.org/events. 

Pictured: The three chairs/members of the Karp family from last year's event. Photo courtesy of The Child Protection Center, Inc.