One of the great attributes of Coach Lorenzo Romar is that he is very involved in the community. One of my readers works with Childhaven and sent me this release which has details about an event where Coach Romar will be speaking next Wednesday, May 14th. If you'd like to attend the event, visit www.childhaven.org for more information. I haven't personally been involved with Childhaven but I've heard great things about the work they do. Here's the info…………

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Childhaven's 3rd Annual Business of Children Breakfast, May 14

Keynote speaker: Lorenzo Romar, Coach, UW Men's Basketball Team

SEATTLE – May 9, 2008 – Childhaven, an area not-for-profit provider of therapeutic child care to abused, neglected and at-risk children, today announced the 3rd Annual Business of Children Breakfast to be held Wednesday, May 14, 2008. The event, beginning at 7:30 a.m., will be held in the Metropolitan Ballroom of The Sheraton Seattle and will feature Lorenzo Romar; Head Coach of the University of Washington Men's Basketball Team. Proceeds from the event will benefit Childhaven's prevention, early intervention and treatment programs.

Romar's basketball life has been marked by success at every level beginning with his playing career in high school, his time in the NBA, and continuing with his coaching career. In just five years as Head Coach of Men's Basketball at the University of Washington, Coach Romar has elevated the Huskies to the elite level of college basketball with his leadership skills, commitment to teamwork and his dedication to the game. He already ranks fifth among all-time UW coaches with 103 victories. Following his sixth season with the UW, the charismatic coach plans to stay at the top after putting together consecutive recruiting classes that were rated among the nation's best.

Romar is also committed to making a difference in the community. The Lorenzo Romar Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Lorenzo and his wife Leona, is dedicated to the support and advocacy of family-related issues. The Foundation focuses on the prevention of domestic violence and educational assistance for disadvantaged youth as well as other charitable causes.

Seats are still available. Please visit http://www.childhaven.org for additional information or to register.

Event Specifics

Location: The Sheraton Seattle – Metropolitan Ballroom
1400 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
Time: 7:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m., doors open at 7:00 a.m.

How to Register

Visit: www.childhaven.org
Price: Suggested minimum donation of $150 per person (payable at breakfast).

About Childhaven

Childhaven is a local, Seattle not-for-profit organization that provides daily therapeutic child care to abused, neglected and at-risk children ages one month through five years. Children are referred by Children's Administration (Child Protective and Child Welfare services), as well as Public Health Nurses and Economic Services Administration social workers. Childhaven provides daily van transportation, health monitoring, two nutritious meals plus snack each day, developmental assessments and therapies, including speech, occupational therapy, special education, art, play and music therapies. Childhaven operates four child care branches in King County, including the First Hill Broadway Center in Seattle, the Patrick L. Gogerty Branch in Auburn, the Eli Creekmore Memorial Branch in Burien, and the Lake City Branch in North Seattle. For more information about Childhaven visit www.childhaven.org .