Farragut High School Track and Field will be hosting the Secret Safe Place Invitational 2023 on April 7th and 8th, 2023. This exciting event is sponsored by A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee, a non-profit organization that provides a safe haven for unwanted newborns.
The Secret Safe Place Invitational 2023 will feature some of the best high school track and field athletes from across Tennessee and the surrounding states. Athletes will have the opportunity to compete in a variety of events, including Sprints, Relays, Distance Running, Shot Put, Discus, Pole Vault, High Jump, Long Jump, and Triple Jump. The event promises to be a thrilling display of athletic talent and a celebration of the spirit of competition. “We are extremely happy to welcome A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee as our Flagship corporate sponsor for 2023,” said Wendy Edwards, a member of the Farragut Booster Club.
A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee is a non-profit organization that provides a safe haven for unwanted newborns. The organization offers a 24-hour hotline and works with hospitals, health departments, and other agencies to ensure that newborns are placed in safe and loving homes. They also work to raise awareness about the issue of newborn abandonment and provide education and support to individuals and communities. Currently, a total of 122 babies have been safely surrendered since the safe haven law took effect in Tennessee. “We are thrilled to be sponsoring this event and supporting the young athletes who will be competing. It is our hope that through our involvement with this invitational track meet, we can raise awareness about the Safe Haven Law and the important work that our organization continues to provide throughout the state of TN,” said Secret Safe Place Board Chair, Lyn Eagen.
The Secret Safe Place Invitational 2023 will be held on April 7th and 8th, 2023 starting at 5:00pm at Farragut High School Track and Field, located at 11237 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934.
