Monday, April 28, 2008

Draper mom organizes free event for single moms

By Ryan Christensen

An upcoming event, organized by a Draper single mom, aims to help single mother’s raising children alone and working to provide for the family.

Money Critchley, event organizer and single mom said, “Single mom’s rarely get time for themselves, and children may go without any extra activities because of time and financial limitations.”

“Single mother’s have a more difficult than some may realize” said Critchley. For this reason, she is organizing an event she has called “Soul 2 Soul.”

“The event is an opportunity for single mother’s in our area to have a break” said Critchley. The idea is, “Take care of mom first, then I can better take care of the kids”, said Critchley.

Critchley continues, it’s important for single mom’s “to take care of themselves, even if it’s just an hour a week, to better your own self so you can come home, be rejuvenated and take care of your kids.”

On Saturday, May 31 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. single mom’s can drop their kids off at the Axis dance center. The event is free for all single mom’s and their children, ages six to twelve.

“While mom is out taking a much deserved break, the children will be learning to sing and perform a song,” said Critchley. When the mom’s come back they will be entertained with the children’s performance. “It will be memorable and touching for the entire family,” said Critchely.

The mothers will also receive a goodie bag filled with beauty and self-help items and a free t-shirt to help them remember themselves.

The Axis dance center is located at 3658 West 9800 South, South Jordan, Utah.

Pre-registration is required. To register or for more information contact Money Critchley at 801-870-5706 or e-mail monetcritchley@msn.com

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