Mountains are being climbed, banners are being unfurled
and a united message is being shouted for the children to be saved.
Whether you are an individual or a group, we welcome anything you’re willing to share about your participation in the effort to “Climb A Mountain, Save A Child.” Please message your Banners Unfurled stories and pictures to us at our Facebook page, or simply email them to liberty-sam@msn.com.
Here’s what’s mandatory:
Written permission given to Protect Every Child to use your submission. An image, along with the date and location where it was taken. If minors are pictured, written permission from parents.
Here’s what’s optional
1. Why the location was chosen
2. Anything you’d like said or included (text, video)
3. Your name/s (if desired)
Please also consider using the power of social media to spread the word
Share your stories, pictures and videos on the public setting, using the hashtags
#ProtectEveryChild #TheMarchForTheChildren #ClimbAMountainSaveAChild
and from September 11th onward, #FallColorTour
Protect Every Child would like to publicly acknowledge the work, support, loyalty and activism efforts that Phyllis and Larry Greenwood have done THIS ENTIRE YEAR in support of Protect Every Child. We thank them for choosing to spend their time in this way, when there are so many other things they could have done instead.…
On Monday, September 30, 2019 PEC supporter Melody Mills posted on social media: On July 20, 2019, I was yet again visiting old stomping grounds in Glendale, AZ. This time it was the Glendale North Stake Center of my youth where I experienced more anxiety-producing one-on-one interviews. I don’t miss those times and I fervently…
Josh and Hannah Jensen sent this message to Protect Every Child “We hiked Brasstown Bald this past Sunday. It’s the highest peak in Georgia. We wish we could make it to the march next week with our kids, but we’re sending our support from the south. Our children are worth it. One on one interviews…
Ivy Hazlett Chatwin messaged Protect Every Child: Greetings from South Carolina! This morning, we waved a rainbow flag atop the highest point in the state, then stepped a few feet north and waved it in North Carolina (the mountain is right on the border). Rainbow, because we believe EVERY child should be protected, regardless of…
On Sunday, September 29, 2019 Protect Every Child supporter Alex emailed Sam Young a picture of his banner unfurling with the following message: “Yes you may posted the picture… [Our]reason for doing it is because my wife and I have a child who was a victim of child abuse. Not in a religion organization but…
Posted Saturday, September 28, 2019 on social media by PEC supporter, Melody Mills: On July 19, 2019 I stood in front of the Thunderbird Ward building in Glendale, AZ, for the first time in years. This was the first building where I was exposed to one-on-one interviews as a child in the Mormon church. I…
Dr. Mark and Colette Malan wrote to Sam Young on Saturday, September 28, 2019: Sam, Our Protect Every Child banner has been unfurled atop the Mountain of Shame. Upon your invitation to institutions that have power to help a child, Malan Relationship Health Clinic took up our banner to “Climb a Mountain and Save a…
On Thursday, September 26, 2019 Bill Oliphant messaged Sam and Protect Every Child: Sam, Got the new Santa suit (notice the tag on the left sleeve.) Got my “Protect Every Child” flag done. The roof of the house seemed appropriate for Santa’s mountain. I’ll be there on Saturday to support this cause. Thinking about doing…
Shaylee and Patrick Holley unfurled their banner on Monday, September 23, 2019. They live in Sandy, Utah. Here is their story: “We purchased the banner to unfurl at the Protect Every Child March in October, and are hanging it in our home until then (and it will resume its place in the window after the…
Larry and Phyllis Greenwood, longtime supporters of Protect Every Child, took up Sam Young’s challenge to participate in the #FallColorTour of Banners leading up to our main event, The March For The Children, set to occur on October 5th! Over the weekend of September 20th, 2019, with their signature bright pink signs and banners in…
Once again, our supporter Aaron Leavitt unfurled the Protect Every Child banner! This time, our banner waved on top of Thurston Peak overlooking Lauton Utah! Thank you, Aaron, for continuing to carry the burden of our message to the world: PROTECT EVERY CHILD! #FallColorTour #ClimbAMountainSaveAChild #ProtectEveryChild HOW CAN YOU HELP? Sign the new Petition: Climb…
A Facebook Message sent Friday, September 13, 2019 from one childhood friend to another “So, Krista, I am actually writing today to ask you another favor. I’m inviting you, personally, to read Sam Young’s post and consider participating, like I will be, in the #FallColorTour to #ProtectEveryChild. Krista, I know you live too far away…
On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, the Moore Family returned to flying their banners in support of Protect Every Child’s #FallColorTour THEIR FIRST PHOTO LOCATION was on the beach of Horse Prairie Campground at Clark Canyon Reservoir, which is located about 20 miles south of Dillon, Montana. “We had two Protect Every Child flags, mom…
This image was taken Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Willow Springs Lake, elev 7000 feet, in Arizona. “I chose this location because it’s close to where I live. Thanks for all you do to protect LDS children. I will be at the March Oct 5th. Much love to you and your family,” Cela DeLaRosa According…
Whether it’s in the mountain or the valley, Daniel Alsup is getting the Protect Every Child message up! “We did a 12 hour hike to Ben Lomond Peak with Sam in July 2019. My yellow flag went to the peak of the mountain and is now proudly displayed in my office at the base of…
Today a family ascended Table Rock, near Boise, Idaho for Protect Every Child and shared their story with us: This is my old color guard flag. I’ve had it for 16 years. It is worn, well used, and a little tattered. To me, it’s an important part of my past, and I could think of…
All summer long, Brenda Flesher was flag-bearer for our cause! Brenda wrote, “I did not know my children were being asked this type of question as I was an adult convert, and now I know better. When you know better, you must do better. This practice must stop before it harms my grandchildren. Mount Howard…
On Sunday, September 8, 2019, Melody Mills posted on social media: Months ago I posted about my latest stair-climbing challenge at the YMCA. 26 trips up and down the 66 steps at Big Spring Park are the equivalent of 1,000 vertical feet 👣 The goal was Mount Fuji, at approximately 12,400 feet 🗻 I didn’t post when I initially…
On Sunday, September 8, 2019 Erin Crawford publicly posted on Facebook: “I #march so that the world can know of the damage that’s being done to #children in the name of the #LDS #religion. I march as a #survivor that this cycle of #abuse ends here. No more! One child is one child too many. I march because I’ve heard LDS parents say that…
On Thursday, September 5, 2019, Sam Young wrote: Kids love all the fictional super hero movies, the box office blockbusters of our day. It’s time to convert fiction to reality. Our children need REAL super heroes. 5,000 of those heroes are going to descend on SLC for the historic first national march to end child…
Hi, Here is a picture of us up here in Quebec, Canada. We, as a family were happy to make this climb for the children. We love all what you are doing and are glad to see that this subject is starting to get attention by the LDS church. We will be with you in…
Steve and Eliza Sullivan hiked to the Tinker Cliffs on the Appalachian Trail in support of Protecting Every Child everywhere. “Even if you’ve never had trauma inflicted by an ecclesiastical leader, never felt the influence of intentional or unintentional grooming by someone in power over you, doesn’t mean it hasn’t happened to others. An all-volunteer…
“Outside the JW convention in London, I meet with Nazam44 for this interview.” – Plåt-Jonas, YouTube’s “Goatlike Personality” #allreligionsmust #ProtectEveryChild #SilentNoMore HOW CAN YOU HELP? Sign the new Petition: Climb a mountain, hilltop or driveway. Unfurl a banner and share it. Come to the March for the Children on October 5, 2019 in Salt Lake City. THIS…
On Sunday, August 25th, Dawn Faber Unfurled Her Banner At Mirror Lake, Utah “We plan to join in the Children’s March on October 5th with this banner. I am training to make it all the way through the march, and this hike was perfect for my ability. We chose Mirror Lake because of the altitude…
On Saturday, August 24th, a group of nine people hiked to Multnomah Falls for Protect The Children. The word, multnomah is from Chinookan máɬnumax̣ (also nímaɬnumax̣) ‘those toward water’. According to the information link at oregon.com, “Multnomah Falls was created to win the heart of a young princess who wanted a hidden place to bathe.” That’s a…
This Message Was Sent to Protect Every Child Along With The Picture It may not be on a mountain top… but we are flying our protect children flag at the beach! See you in October! -Brenda Flesher HOW CAN YOU HELP? Sign the new Petition: Climb a mountain, hilltop or driveway. Unfurl a banner and share…
On Friday, September 11, 2019 Melody Mills wrote on social media: “Last month my family hiked out to Alum Cave at Green Mountain Preserve in Huntsville, Alabama, and my boys wanted to stand with me as I displayed my flag. Here’s to the hope that more children than just my four will be protected…
When admins at Protect Every Child’s Facebook page learned about Maryn Thompson’s banner unfurling story, we asked if we could share it. Graciously, she granted her permission. In the picture, Maryn stands outside of Timpanogos Cave. She is one of the many caring souls who have chosen to act on their belief that awareness must…
Darrell Young Posted On Social Media I hiked 10 miles to the top of Devil’s Rest and unfurled this banner to raise awareness to protect every child from abuse. THE DEVIL’S REST All you get is a moment’s rest from what haunts you deep inside Is that good enough tonight, is that good enough tonight…
POSTED BY DARRELL YOUNG ON SOCIAL MEDIA “I hiked 16 miles to Larch Mountain in the Columbia River Gorge and unfurled the “Protect Every Child” banner to raise awareness to people around the world to protect every child from abuse.” LARCH (Larix europaea) – the larch is one of the few conifers which sheds its needles in…
EVENT: Hike to Hidden Falls (Climb a Peak, Protect Every Child) DETAILS: Climbers met at the S-Curve up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Parking is notoriously tricky at this location because of several destination hikes in the area. There are two parking lots (one at the bottom of the S-curve, and one in the middle) and parking…
Protect Every Child Received This Message From Denise Harmon: “My flag came with me to camp! #protectldschildren #protecteverychild ” These photographs were taken at Camp Paxson, located in Seeley Lake Montana. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Sign the new Petition: Climb a mountain, hilltop or driveway. Unfurl a banner and share it. Come to the March for the…
EVENT: Hike to Temple Quarry (Climb a Peak, Protect Every Child) https://protecteverychild.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TempleQuarry-Protect-Every-Child-Video.mp4 DETAILS: Climbers met at the Little Cottonwood Creek Trail up Little Cottonwood Canyon at 10 a.m. HIKE STATS: Trail Length (Round-trip); 2 miles Elevation Gain: ~300 ft Difficulty: Easy Join us for 1 other opportunity to hike to a peak or a waterfall…
EVENT: Hike to Grandeur Peak (Climb a Peak, Protect Every Child) DETAILS: Climbers met at the Church Fork trailhead at 11 a.m HIKE STATS: Trail Length (Round-trip); 6.5 miles Elevation Gain: 2,400 feet Difficulty: Hard For more information about the trail, check out these websites. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/grandeur-peak-east-trail-from-church-fork Join us for 2 other opportunities to hike a…
EVENT: Hike to Battle Creek Falls (Climb a Peak, Protect Every Child) DETAILS: Climbers met at the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Pleasant Grove at 10 a.m. if you’d like to begin your hike with the company of Sam Young and crew. This is another one of the easier opportunities you’ll have. HIKE STATS: Trail…
The Gale Family Climbed A Mountain To Save A Child! Their statement on Facebook reads: Our flags are unfurled at the edge of the Mogollon Rim in Arizona. We wholeheartedly support #ProtectEveryChild by bringing awareness to such an important issue, and will do all that we can to protect EVERY child from sexual abuse. ProtectEveryChild.com HOW CAN…
EVENT: Hike to Sugarloaf Peak (Climb a Peak, Protect Every Child) DETAILS: PEC Climbers met at the Cecret Lake/Catherine’s Pass Trailheads parking lot at 11 a.m. They hiked up to Cecret Lake and then proceeded on to the peak. HIKE STATS: Trail Length (Round-trip); 5 mile loop Elevation Gain: 1,801 feet Difficulty: Moderate For more…
Posted On Facebook By Alicen Lowe Bateman On Sunday, July 28, 2019: “I wish we could have made it to Ensign Peak today, but we didn’t forget our banner when we hiked to Lake Solitude early in the day. We’ll be there October 5th. Thank you for all you do, Sam!!! #protecteverychild #nooneononeinterviews #nosexuallyexplicitquestionsever “…
Sent To Protect Every Child via Facebook Messenger: Please feel free to share our picture. Today, July 29th is our one year anniversary of resigning from the Mormon church. This is our new annual tradition My wife, five daughters, son-in-law and two granddaughters ALL resigned together a year ago today Awesome This picture was taken…
EVENT NAME Hike to Big Beacon Mt. Wire (Climb a Peak, Protect Every Child) DETAILS Protect Every Child Climbers met at the Bonneville Shorline Trail above the University of Utah at 9 p.m. This was a NIGHT HIKE! Participants descended back down the mountain in the dark, with flashlights. HIKE STATS: Trail Length (Round-trip);…
Karen Josephina Berg wrote on Facebook Yesterday I climbed Ensign Peak with one group of friends, and while coming down the mountain, ran into another—led by Sam Young of Protect Every Child [and Protect LDS Children]. A former bishop (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon), Sam has been tirelessly raising awareness…
EVENT NAME Hike to Ensign Peak (Climb a Peak, Protect Every Child) DETAILS Climbers met at the trail head just above the Utah State Capitol at 8 p.m. Planners created this hike to begin in the evening, to allow anyone who hadn’t had the opportunity to join the Protect Every Child during one of the…
Posted on Facebook by Martine Dirick Smith Stuart and I hiked up Ensign Peak Sunday night to unfurl “Protect Every Child” banners. I was able to have two lengthy conversations with two BYU students who asked about the banner’s message. Both were thoughtful and listened. In our group was a woman who has been hiking…
Mark LeBaron sent Protect Every Child this message: We unfurled a “Protect Every Child” banner over Ogden, UT this morning. The stranger who took our photos thanked us for following through and said “I follow Sam Young online and I also support this movement.” HOW CAN YOU HELP? Sign the new Petition: Climb a mountain, hilltop…
At Xunantunich, the “Stone Woman”, an Ancient Maya archaeological site in western Belize “In honor of the Toltec path to freedom of breaking agreements that come from fear.” HOW CAN YOU HELP? Sign the new Petition: Climb a mountain, hilltop or driveway. Unfurl a banner and share it. Come to the March for the Children on October 5,…
EVENT NAME Hike to Ben Lomond Peak (Climb a Peak, Protect Every Child) DETAILS Participants were all scheduled to meet at the Pioneer Trail at 7:00 a.m. They met Sam along the trail on the way up. Hikers were advised: “Come prepared by packing enough food and water, wearing good hiking shoes, and bring layers.…
On Friday, June 26, 2019 at Temple Square in Salt Lake City Patrick James Leyerle raised his banner to save a child On Facebook, Patrick wrote “Religious organizations need to stop abusing children. The Mormon church needs to stop abusing children and covering it up with their legal team. Don’t ask any sexual questions one…
EVENT NAME: Hike to Donut Falls (Climb a Peak, Protect Every Child) DETAILS: Participants desiring to hike with the company of Sam Young and crew met at Donut Falls parking lot at 11 a.m. HIKE STATS: Trail Length (Round-trip); 3 miles Elevation Gain: 531 ft Difficulty: Easy For more information about the trail, check…
A Live Feed From the Top of Mount Baldy Was Broadcast on Facebook Event Name: Hike to Mount Baldy (Climb a Peak, Protect Every Child) Details: Participants met in the parking lot of the Snowbird Ski Resort at 11 a.m. In all of the Days of Ascent, this was the one opportunity that PEC climbers…
Event Name: Climb a Peak, Protect Every Child – Hike to Mt. Timpanogas Peak Details Climbers Protect Every Child met at the Timpooneke Trailhead at 4 a.m. They came prepared by packing enough food and water, wearing good hiking shoes, and wore their clothing in layers. There was still a lot of snow left in…
Today on social media, camp organizer, Kirsten Arnoldsen Barksdale posted this wonderful photograph with the following details: “Went to girls camp this last week where we told the girls about Sam Young and the Protect Every Child movement. They were excited to stand as supporters to this most worthy cause. Our camp theme was a …
“Protect every child. No matter what religion, believing members need to be aware. If you don’t protect your child, who will?” – Janet Crandall Janet put her beliefs into action on Saturday, July 20, 2019, unfurling her banner above Salina, Utah. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Sign the new Petition: Climb a mountain, hilltop or…
Posted on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 on social media by Melody Mills: “On July 19, 2019, I displayed my flag outside the Phoenix, AZ temple. I’ve had members get upset that I keep talking about this movement but protecting children is too important to stay quiet about. I will climb mountains and stairs, and visit…
Posted on Monday, September 16, 2019 on social media by Melody Mills: Standing atop one of the peaks of the Ridgeback trail in the Sonoran Preserve near Scottsdale, Arizona on July 17th. Holding my flag against the desert backdrop of the home state of my youth, I hope that those I was fortunate to associate…
Everyone here at Protect Every Child gives Lisa a standing ovation for climbing Ensign Peak FOURTY TIMES for our cause! Thank you, dear friend. For your kind heart… and for putting your care for the children into action. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Sign the new Petition: Climb a mountain, hilltop or driveway. Unfurl a banner and…
Another banner unfurled! The intrepid 88 year old Bertie Criddle and her daughter Susie Young climbed a mountain in Morgan, Utah on Monday, July 15, 2019. Bertie has been at her son, Sam Young’s side from the very first Temple Square action on Friday, December 1, 2017. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Sign the new Petition:…
On Sunday, July 14th, 2019, the Darrin and Alicen Bateman family of five unfurled their banner over the Wasatch Valley. The flag, or ensign, bore this message: Protect Every Child. Alicen commented on the event over social media: “Unfurled a #protecteverychild banner on Ensign Peak. It started out sooooo hot, but the blessed rain clouds…
Social media was all astir with all the details of the 8-member climb to Rattlesnake Arches on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Rattlesnake Arches is located in the Blackridge Canyon Wilderness near Grand Junction, Colorado. Posted July 15, 2019 by Julia Nielsen-Wallace, who organized the hike: ” [Here are] pics from our amazing hike to Rattlesnake…
This past weekend, Khaden Pettingill took a group of boys out on adventure. There were 4 summiteers in their party total: Khaden (age 24), his good friend, (age 21), and a good family friend’s two boys, (ages 11 & 9). They all hiked to Queen’s Mountain, near Boundary County, Idaho. It’s a pretty amazing summit…
LOCATION: In southwestern Colorado, USA at Lizard Head, “a mountain summit in the San Miguel Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains”, PARTICIPANTS: Six members of the Jared and Gwen Lusk Family, including their daughters Madison and Taylor. DETAILS: Posted by Jared Lusk on Facebook: “We had a great hike today. Got to the…
For a second time, Aaron Leavitt and Amber Nova have climbed a mountain in Utah to save a child. Aaron relates, “The location is Lake Desolation up Big Cottonwood Canyon on July 13th. We backpacked up with a group of friends for an overnighter.” Aaron and Amber’s first Protect Every Child hike was to…
Darrell Young unfurled the Protect Every Child banner at the summit of Angel’s Rest, which overlooks the Columbia Gorge, near Portland, Oregon. Darrell’s hike on Friday, July 12, 2019 is the second climb he has made this year to protect every child. He also participated in the PEC event at Multnomah Falls. At that time,…
On A Beautiful Peak Along Birdsong Trail Which is located above Ogden,Utah Kirsten and Amberly Hawes and their dog Gwen took a stand for the children Kirstin wrote PEC, “Earlier this week I had the honor and privilege of climbing a (small) mountain, raising my banner and proclaiming my support of the Protect Every…
On Sunday, July 7, 2019, Denise Harmon of Missoula, Montana submitted pictures of her glorious grandchildren with our banner to Protect Every Child’s page on Facebook. She messaged, “You are welcome to use whatever helps the cause… I am proud to put my name behind this mission. ” The photograph with the rocky background was…
On Sunday, June 30, 2019, from somewhere in the Lone Star State, Sam Young shared this status update with his Facebook friends: “Prepping for 10 days of mountain climbing in Utah, July 24 to Aug 2. Kilimanjaro’s now in the rear view mirror. For three weeks afterwards, I did no climbing or hiking. Three…
A mountain was hiked and banner unfurled by Mandy Barley on a peak above Farmington Utah, on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Climb a mountain, unfurl a banner and save a child! HOW CAN YOU HELP? Sign the new Petition: Climb a mountain, hilltop or driveway. Unfurl a banner and share it. Come to the March for the…
Renate Anna Reading Gave Protect Every Child Permission To Share Her Name And Story: “I wanted to climb with my whole family because this is something we all have in common, those of us who are active in the church and those who aren’t: we care about each child and feel each child should be…
It may seem like a simple deed to some, but to us, Brenda Nicholson’s choice to display her flag outside her home in Washington state is an amazing act of courage. As she publicly related on Thursday, June 27, 2019 to Sam Young on Facebook, ” Finally got my flag hung! I’m too much…
Publicly posted on Facebook Sunday, June 23, 2019 by Khaden Pettingill “Here is Parker Ryan Johnson high in the mountains above Salt Lake, roaring to protect every child!” Protect Every Child protecteverychild.com Sign the PETITION. Climb a mountain, unfurl a banner, raise awareness. Register to attend the March for the Children on Oct 5, 2019…
Aaron Leavitt and Amber Nova hiked to Hornet Canyon Falls above Farmington, Utah on Sunday, June 23, 2019 “Climb a mountain, Save a Child!” HOW CAN YOU HELP? Sign the new Petition: Climb a mountain, hilltop or driveway. Unfurl a banner and share it. Come to the March for the Children on October 5, 2019 in Salt Lake…
In American Fork, Utah on Friday, June 21, 2019 Tarrah Henrie and family climbed a mountain to protect the children. As Tarrah related to Sam Young, “Here is a picture from our hike to Timpanogos Cave, in the good old beehive state. I am even wearing one of your pins! I should have used…
On June 20, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Sam Young of Protect Every Child was there to fly our banner upon the shoulders of some of today’s modern heroines and heroes in the fight to protect children. No children should have to suffer as the LDS Johnson siblings did. No children should have to…
Sam Young was in Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 20, 2019. On social media, he related, “At the Utah state capitol, scoping out the destination of the Children’s March coming up on October 5. With banner billowing in the wind, I inspected the lions. They have names: Integrity and Fortitude. Appropriate names for the…
In Eden, Utah, Janet Crandall and her family climbed a mountain to save the children. When she sent her photos to Sam Young, Janet Crandall wrote, “I am standing to protect every child no matter what sexual orientation. Every child is enough and valued.” Sam and the supporters of Protect Every Child agree…
Chandi Sainsbury of Eastern Utah wrote the following message to Protect Every Child: “Taking a lesson from the book of Alma in regards to sacrificing clothes to a good cause, I went a little Title of Liberty in Washington, DC last month. My story involves a new bishop we didn’t know, who pulled my newly…
Rena Lesué and her family have taken action. To spread the message of protecting children from abuse caused or facilitated by inadequate safety policies, the Lesués crossed state lines, climbed peaks and unfurled their banner. LOCATIONS: Youth by the waterfall: Yellowstone National Park Two photos of Rene: Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, South Dakota…
This photograph was taken by Julie C. in Lancashire, England at a hill just short of a mountain called Pendle Hill. It is a place where they burnt witches in the 17 century. Julie C. posted this photo to social media with the message: “For Sam Young and the journey to protect ALL children.” HOW…
At 19,341 feet high, Kilimanjaro is the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. “On June 5, 2019, four men reached the summit of Kilimanjaro with a common purpose: To call for universal protections for every child against overt and covert sexual abuse. This supremely important message was consecrated with a prayer, the text of which…
Pictured here atop Chaga Hilltop are Greg Stromber, Randy Bell and Sam Young. It is located outside of Chaga Village in the Marangu region of Tanzania, Africa in the foothills of the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro. This photograph was taken on Monday, May 27, 2019. These same three men went on to scale Kilimanjaro one week…
Protect Every Child is an international ecumenical effort to protect children from child abuse. We are therefore very pleased to be receiving support from across the Atlantic. A small group of ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses in Norway heard of our cause and have added it to their own peaceful protest against the Watchtower corporation. They believe that…
On Friday, May 24, 2019, Sam Young wrote, At Salt Lake City Airport when I climbing stairs before the flight back to Houston, someone stopped to ask, “Are you with a group?” I answered, “Yes. Our group numbers in the tens of thousands. We are out to protect every child from sexual abuse in religious…
The Climb to the Y Overlooking BYU took place in Provo, Utah on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 “Join Sam Young & John Dehlin as they hike to the iconic ‘Y’ overlooking BYU campus. Help us unfurl banners calling from the mountains to Protect Every Child… Meet at the trailhead sign and join the gathering of…
On Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Sam Young made this video while hiking in the Wasatch Mountains above Snowbird and Alta in preparation for his climb up Kilimanjaro. From this snowy glen, I can still see the pain within Our children dear who now are grown. For you we press on ’til evil be o’rthrown -…
On Sunday, May 19, 2009, Sam Young posted the following Facebook status update and picture: “Great hike above Alta [Utah] today. Taking a break at 9,000 feet. Met several cross country skiers. Discussed PEC with all. None were Mormon. All horrified and super supportive. One group is going to about 10,000 ft They now have…
On Monday, May 6, 2019, a supporter from California messaged us these beautiful pictures and said, “My daughter and I were with you in spirit from California during the weekend’s hike.” We thank this good family for standing together with us in the spirit of determination that EVERY child will be protected: WE CALL on…
Lisa Thredgold plans to climb Ensign Peak 40 times with her banners to Protect Every Child. On May 5th, Lisa did her climb for Sean Escobar. On May 22nd, Lisa participated in PEC’s Climb to the Y Hike On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, Lisa wrote, “Tonight is night 35. I love climbing because I’m able…
“Climb A Mountain, Save A Child” The Hike to Protect Every Child took place on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at John Brown’s Fort in Jefferson, Maryland. It was hosted by NOVA Ex-Mormon Meetup DETAILS: “The parents who took on the Mormon church in the Martinsburg, West Virginia child abuse case (link to their story)…
“The Stones Cry Out: Protect Every Child” Hike to the Ringing Rocks geological formation near Pipestone, Montana took place on Saturday, May 4, 2019. DETAILS This was a family hike taken by Jeff and Katie Moore with four of their children. It was made by Katie’s family in support of her and of her efforts…
The Protect Every Child Hike at Multnomah Falls took place in Corbett, Oregon on Saturday, April 27 2019. It was organized by Jennifer Harker Limones, Chad Hastings and Katie Rouse DuHadway. “We invite all to join us in hiking Multnomah Falls to unfurl our banner in support of raising awareness and protecting children from clergy…
Pictured is Debbie Helgeson at a Mormon church This picture was taken in the great state of Connecticut. According to Wikipedia, the name “Connecticut” is derived from various anglicized spellings of an Algonquian word for “long tidal river”. We at Protect Every Child think the location is appropriate for what was spoken that day.…
Mary S. Currie responded early to Sam Young’s January call to “Climb A Mountain, Save A Child” with a brave heart. Here she is at the summit of Mither Tap, near Aberdeen, Scotland HOW CAN YOU HELP? Sign the new Petition: Climb a mountain, hilltop or driveway. Unfurl a banner and share it. Come to the March…
In the Salt Lake City, Utah area, Larry Greenwood and his wife, Phyllis Tacker Greenwood, have been very active in “supporting the protection of children from child abuse caused or facilitated by inadequate safety policies, [especially within religious institutions].” They were involved with Sam Young’s prior movement to ProtectLDSChildren, and have continued to support this…
On Saturday, January 26, 2019, Sam Young told the world about a remarkable young man: “Mexican Mormon preparing to plant a flag!! This new friend and supporter heard about our cause for the first time two days ago. He immediately jumped into action. Climb a mountain, a hill, a driveway or a Mayan ruin &…
Kip was the very first person to climb and unfurl a banner to Protect Every Child. These pictures were taken at Kings Peak in Oregon. We have permission to use his first name. Here’s his comment: We had an ultra rare January sunny warm day in Oregon! My hike was great! Love, Kip Take heed…
On New Year’s Day, Tuesday, January 1, 2019, Sam Young made the following blog post: “This morning, three of my grandchildren and I climbed Enchanted Rock, a landmark in central Texas. Being four hours from Houston, it made for an all day adventure. The kids loved it. I loved it. They want to plant more…