Vashti Center invites Thomasville in attempt to break world record for mental health awareness
Thomasville Times-EnterpriseMay 01, 2022
Apr. 30—THOMASVILLE — To raise awareness for children's mental health in May, the Vashti Center is inviting everyone to the
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"The record was last done in
English said that they've been marketing the event for weeks with the help of
With 500 currently pre-registered attendants to the event, English said that the event was drawing in a lot of attention.
It's just a really cool thing they haven't seen in
The Vashti Center has been in operation since 1903 and has sought to provide aid to the youth of the local community.
"During that time we've always been committed to serving children in some capacity."
The center also offers a community clinic that spans six counties, including
This attempt at breaking the Guinness World Record, according to Miranda, is just one way they want to break the stigma around children struggling with mental health issues and educate the community in the resources that are available for them.
"Which kind of ties into our event, really. It's just one of those ways of raising awareness around children's mental health," he said.
Miranda said that the Vashti Center wants to encourage a transformation in those they help — their logo of a butterfly represents this positive change for children who have undergone trauma.
"We want our children to realize that they can be like butterflies, that they can transform into this beautiful thing," he said.
Beginning at
According to English, the stewards would not be Guinness World Record officials, but rather would consist mostly of Vashti board members who will be helping keep everyone in order.
The stewards will make sure that all participants in their respective pods meet the criteria of the world record, which includes antennae, wings, and having their torso, arms, and legs covered in single color clothes.
Aerial photography from an official drone, witness statements and other evidence will then be sent to Guinness World Record officials to certify a successful attempt.
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