“Our Kids Rock!” Denim & Diamonds Event

At 6pm this Friday at the Flint Golf Club, the Voices for Children Denim & Diamonds event will begin. This year the event will be produced by Pure Bliss Salon & Spa and will support the Voices for Children Advocacy Center’s mission to help prevent child abuse and neglect in Genesee County. The theme for this year is “Our Kids Rock!” Music will be provided by the all kids rock band “3^rd Degree Burns” who opened for Dierks Bentley at this year’s Ally Challenge at Warwick Hills. The night will also feature a silent auction, talented youth performances, a karate expo, youth dancers, food & drinks and more.

To get tickets for this great event and to support a good cause, go to the Voices for Children website.

Voices for Children Advocacy Center provides services to child victims of abuse and neglect (including human trafficking), prevention services for children in Genesee and Shiawassee Counties and advocating for the well being of the child. If you cannot attend the Denim & Diamonds fundraising event, you may still donate to their cause at the Voices for Children website. If you are interested in Voices for Children, read our story on the organization.

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