Presented by Dare to Care, Inc.

Bobby Ellis Vigil 2023

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About This Event

Every Thanksgiving season, Dare to Care and Interfaith Paths to Peace lead a vigil to raise awareness about hunger in our community and to remember Bobby Ellis, the nine-year-old boy whose death from malnutrition in 1969 sparked the Dare to Care movement.

The Bobby Ellis Memorial Vigil includes a program at Byck Elementary – the school that Bobby Ellis attended - followed by a candle-lit performance by The West Louisville Performing Arts Academy.

5:00 pm: Doors open at Byck Elementary School

5:30 pm: Program begins

6:30 pm: Event concludes

Dare to Care Food Bank will be taking non-perishable food donations at the event for Byck Elementary’s school pantry.

All are welcome to attend this free, community event. Registration is encouraged for planning purposes.

About This Event

Every Thanksgiving season, Dare to Care and Interfaith Paths to Peace lead a vigil to raise awareness about hunger in our community and to remember Bobby Ellis, the nine-year-old boy whose death from malnutrition in 1969 sparked the Dare to Care movement.

The Bobby Ellis Memorial Vigil includes a program at Byck Elementary – the school that Bobby Ellis attended - followed by a candle-lit performance by The West Louisville Performing Arts Academy.

5:00 pm: Doors open at Byck Elementary School

5:30 pm: Program begins

6:30 pm: Event concludes

Dare to Care Food Bank will be taking non-perishable food donations at the event for Byck Elementary’s school pantry.

All are welcome to attend this free, community event. Registration is encouraged for planning purposes.

Getting There

Byck Elementary School
2328 Cedar St
Louisville, 40212
United States