Governor Proclaims Kids' Chance Awareness Week 2023

WHEREAS, the catastrophic injury or death of a parent or guardian can have a devastating emotional and financial impact on the family unit; and

WHEREAS, when the injury or death resulted from a work-related accident, workers’ compensation benefits are often insufficient to allow the children of the worker to pursue their educational dreams; and

WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina is fortunate to have Kids’ Chance of North Carolina, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial scholarships to children of seriously injured workers so that the children can pursue and achieve their educational goals; and

WHEREAS, Kids’ Chance of North Carolina, Inc. has awarded scholarships to more than 50 kids and over $525,000 since its inception in 2004; and

WHEREAS, Kids’ Chance of North Carolina, Inc. is one of many Kids’ Chance organizations throughout the United States that make a significant difference in the lives of children affected by a workplace injury; and

WHEREAS, there are likely many more students in need of assistance; Kids’ Chance Awareness Week has been designated in order to increase the visibility of Kids’ Chance organizations across the country and to spread the word about Kids’ Chance scholarship opportunities;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim November 13 – 17, 2023, as “KIDS’ CHANCE AWARENESS WEEK” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.