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Exchange Club of Flagstaff holds annual Child Abuse Prevention Month ‘Field of Hope Dedication’ at County Courthouse

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FLAGSTAFF — On a cool, breezy afternoon in April, dozens of individuals gathered on the lawn of the Coconino County Courthouse for the annual Field of Hope Dedicationpresented by the Exchange Club of Flagstaff.

Following a presentation by local dignitaries on April 3, 2026, those in attendance took part in the solemn ceremony (video)of placing of 113 white Prevent Child Abuse flags (video)representing the 113 children who died in 2025 (video) due to neglect or abuse in Arizona. The ceremony (video) also included the ringing of a bell (video) by members of Girl Scout Troop 4668 for each child remember during the event.

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

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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.”

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2019 Field of Hope Ceremony puts spotlight on April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

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  Photos by Frank X. Moraga ©2019 Flagstaff, Coconino County proclamations, upcoming events in Williams and Flagstaff keep focus on child abuse prevention efforts By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth The always-moving Field of Hope Dedication put a poignant focus…

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