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May 25 marks the annual celebration of National Missing Children’s Day! This day was first established in 1983 by President Ronald Regan to honor and bring attention to missing children and their families. It's also a chance for us all to get together, support each other, remember those who are still missing, and celebrate everyone who has been reunited with their loved ones.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1979</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Etan Patz Disappearance</div><div class='timeline-text'>Six-year-old Etan Patz goes missing in New York, his case garnering nationwide attention and significantly raising awareness of missing children's issues.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1981</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Adam Walsh Case</div><div class='timeline-text'>The abduction and murder of 6-year-old Adam Walsh leads to reform in the way law enforcement handles cases of missing children.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1983</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Missing Children’s Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Ronald Reagan proclaims May 25 as National Missing Children's Day in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of NCMEC</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is established to help find missing children, reduce child exploitation, and prevent child victimization.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Megan's Law</div><div class='timeline-text'>Megan's Law is passed, requiring law enforcement authorities to make information available to the public regarding registered sex offenders.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>AMBER Alert System</div><div class='timeline-text'>The AMBER Alert System, a crucial tool for the immediate nationwide broadcast of information about missing children, was established in the United States.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a fundraiser</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather a group of people to help raise money for organizations that are dedicated to protecting and finding missing children. You can set up an online fundraiser or organize an event at your local park.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer with a local organization</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find an organization that is dedicated to helping find missing children, and offer your time and skills to help them in their mission. This could be anything from administrative assistance to helping out on search and rescue missions.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread awareness</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to educate yourself on the issue of missing children, then spread this knowledge through social media, emails, or other forms of communication. Encourage others to show their support by donating or volunteering.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a vigil</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Many communities come together during National Missing Children's Day and hold vigils for all of the children who have gone missing. Attend one of these events and show your support for the cause.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate toys</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Donating toys to local organizations that work with missing children can help provide comfort and joy during difficult times. This can also help bring more attention to the issue, so consider donating gently used toys that you no longer need.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Missing Children’s Day heightens public awareness of the issue</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Missing Children's Day is held every May to raise awareness about the problem of missing children in the US and around the world. By increasing public visibility of this important issue, it helps to inform people about the risk of children going missing as well as how they can protect their own kids from falling victim to predators or other dangerous situations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Missing Children’s Day gives hope to families searching for loved ones</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>For families with a missing child, National Missing Children's Day serves as a reminder that they are not alone in their fight for justice. The day provides an opportunity for them to share their stories and draw attention to the plight of those still searching for their lost family members.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Missing Children’s Day encourages child safety initiatives</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Missing Children's Day also generates support for initiatives designed to keep kids safe. These may include efforts to promote internet safety, prevent trafficking, reduce bullying, and increase law enforcement protections. Such initiatives help create safer communities and ensure that all children have access to resources and support when they need it most.</p></div></div>
National Missing Children's Day is celebrated on May 25th every year. In 2024, it will fall on a Saturday.
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