Overview Calendar of Events and Workshops EPIC Associates Partners Community Resources News Heroes for Children HEROES FOR CHILDREN Is there someone special in your life...someone who helped you become all that you can be? These are the EPIC heroes in life. Celebrate them today with EPIC's Heroes for Children campaign. In doing so, you will help further EPIC's mission and the ability to provide parenting and character education programs for others - helping adults fulfill the most important job of their lives - raising responsible, capable children. Who Will Benefit? Children. Effective parenting is the number one factor in helping a child gain academic success. Academic success is the number one factor in building the foundation for a prosperous life. Recent studies prove that prevention programs like the ones EPIC offers are among the most effective ways to decrease violence, drug use, teen pregnancy, while increasing a parent's involvement in their child's education. To participate in Heroes for Children, please go to our secure online donation form or complete the Heroes for Children donation form (PDF format) and return it to EPIC's national office. For your donation, your hero will receive recognition as described below. Click on the sponsor buttons to see our 2005 Heroes! $200 and above Imagine a 5 x 7 framed commemorative for your Hero! It includes your hero's photo and your message honoring them - truly a gift of the heart. $100 to $199 Picture a 4 x 6 framed commemorative for your Hero with your heartfelt message sitting on their coffee table! A real conversation piece. $50 to $99 Everyone loves a photo magnet and this one is extra special because it's for your Hero! Plus a 2005 certificate of recognition. $5 to $49 A 2005 certificate of recognition for your hero to cherish! Includes your hero's name and special congratulations. (One hero listed per $5.00 contribution.)