An initiative of Love Our Children USA, this special day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of every April to honor children, strengthen families and raise awareness for efforts to keep children safe. Each year the day is recognized with a proclamation from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

National Love Our Children Day is like Mother's and Father's Day for children and is celebrated across the  U.S. This day was created to acknowledge the value of children and to educate parents on the importance of giving them love, protection and respect, the three essential elements children need to become strong and successful adults. By promoting healthy and happy children and strengthening families through the support of our nation’s communities, we can keep kids safe.

The Seventh Annual National Love Our Children Day was held at UNO CHICAGO GRILL in New york City. UNO donated a portion of the days proceeds from their Eastside and Westside locations to Love Our Children USA.

New York celebrities, soap stars, news anchors and weather anchor participated by being guest waiters and waitresses.

Mike Woods Fox 5 NY Good Day Weather Anchor

 
Soap Actors Robert Bogue (Guiding Light) and David Gregory (One Life To Live)
    
    

Sherri Shepherd (The View)
Michael Lowry (One Life To Live)
Martha Byrne (Gotham and As The World Turns)

David Gregory (One Life To Live) and Guests



Michael Gargiulo (WNBC Co-Anchor "Today In New York)
Ross Ellis, Love Our Children USA Founder and Chief Executive Officer

 
Sherri Shepherd (The View)
Ross Ellis, Love Our Children USA Founder and Chief Executive Officer  



Martha Byrne (Gotham and As The World Turns) and Guests


Sherri Shepherd (The View) and Guests

George Oliphant (LXTV and Open House)
Ross Ellis (Love Our Children USA)
Maria Sansone (LXTV)
Siafa Lewis (LXTV)

Elise Finch (WCBS Weather Anchor)


Ron Raines (Guiding Light) and David Gregory (One Life To Live)

Maria Sansone, LXTV

Ross Ellis and Guests/Love Our Children USA supporters


Krysten Moore, Miss South New Jersey
Love Our Children USA Youth Ambassador

Love Our Children USA
expresses its gratitude to its generous sponsors

         Steven Bergman Photography   

and a special thanks to celebrities:

Robert Bogue
(Guiding Light)

Martha Byrne
(Gotham and As The World Turns)

Chris Cimino
(News 4 New York)

Elise Finch
(WCBS)

Michael Gargiulo
(News 4 New York)

David Gregory
(One Life To Live)

Siafa Lewis
(LXTV)

Michael Lowry
(One Life To Live)

George Oliphant
(LXTV and Open House)

Ron Raines
(Guiding Light)

Maria Sansone
(LXTV)

Sherri Shepherd
(The View)

Andrew Siff
(News 4 New York)

David Ushery
(News 4 New York)

Mike Woods
(Fox 5 New York)

All of these celebities have generously donated their time and talent!

And a huge thanks to LXTV and FOX 5 News for covering the event!

www.loveourchildrenusa.org