I created this lens to support the Polly Klaas® Foundation. You can help, too.
Help the Polly Klaas® Foundation find missing children, prevent children from going missing, and pass laws like Amber Alert that help keep children safe. Build a lens for them at the Polly Klaas® Foundation Headquarters on Squidoo or visit the Polly Klaas® Foundation website.
Polly Klaas
Polly, a hero at 12 years old
Polly Klaas was a young girl who lived in Petaluma California. It was 1993 and Polly was only 12 years old. She was having a slumber party at her house when a Sexual Predator entered her house through an unlocked sliding glass door armed with a knife. The subject tied up all the girls and took Polly with him at knife point. Few people know that Polly persuaded the abductor to take her. She was protecting the other children who were there visiting her. Polly was thinking of the other girls safety and she went with him to protect them. He was parked less than a mile away from Polly's house.The girls got loose and notified Polly's Mother and the Police. Unfortunately the Police Officers who responded didn't want to put the kidnapping out over the Police Radio. They were afraid it would make this a media circus and I believe that they couldn't believe something like this happened here.
The Sexual Predator was stuck in the mud and couldn't get his car out. Polly was locked in the trunk of the car. Two Sheriffs Deputy's saw the man stuck in the mud and were not aware of the kidnapping, which had occurred. They helped push him out of the mud and the Sexual Predator was able to escape with Polly. He later murdered Polly.
I saw Marc Klaas in Tampa Florida. He came to tell this tragic story of his daughter Polly and to tell Police Officers to take their job seriously. He stated that he could have had Polly back alive if everyone had done their job. He stated, he knew that the Police Officers involved didn't do this on purpose but he also knew that this mistake cost Polly her life. He stated that he knew Police Officers were human and humans make mistakes.
Marc stated that part of his therapy is to spread the news to Law Enforcement to take their Jobs serious and please don't take short cuts. Take your job serious and follow the basic Police Procedures. Marc's point is very well taken and He was able to express himself very well. Nothing we do will bring Polly back but we can educate people to take their jobs serious and help others in similar situations.
To help please make a donation to the Polly Klaas Foundation and spread the news. The Polly Klaas Foundation is committed to making a difference.
Some of My Favorite Things Are...
My Favorite Books Are...
Polly Klaas: The Murder of America's Child
Amazon Price: (as of 10/11/2008)
Who Killed Polly?: The True Story Behind the Abduction and Murder of Polly Klaas (Who Killed Polly?)
Amazon Price: (as of 10/11/2008)
Polly Klaas: The Murder of America's Child
Amazon Price: (as of 10/11/2008)
Polly Klaas: The Murder of America's Child
Amazon Price: (as of 10/11/2008)
Important Polly Klaas Foundation Links
- Free Child Safety Kit
- This links to the free Child Safety Kit online order form.
- Posters Really Work
- This links to the Rapid Response Team Registration Form.
- Free Internet Safety Kit
- This links to the free Internet Safety Kit online order form.
- Donate Today
- This links to the secure donation page, which also gives instructions for mailing in donations.
- Polly Klaas Foundation Home Page
- This links to the homepage of the Polly Klaas Foundation.
- AmberLink
- "AmberLink" is an ultra portable device specifically designed to let parents have piece of mind knowing that at all times they carry with them the LINK to vital information needed for children / loved ones in cases of extreme emergency, such as a child or loved one that suddenly goes missing.
- National Sex Offender Search
- National Sex Offender Search for home and work
Reader Feedback
|
wstrauss73
Kent.. 5-Stars for such a great cause :) Posted September 10, 2008 |
|
Sara_Bev
Using Squidoo is a great tool to get the word out about these missing children. Evil lives on our planet and we must fight it always! 5 Stars! Keep up the good work! Sara Posted February 01, 2008 |
|
KimGiancaterino
I worked on a TV show where Marc Klass was a guest. He is such a strong person to carry on and honor his daughter Polly. Thanks for a great lens. Posted February 01, 2008 |
|
kathysart
Such a worthy cause... thanks for your efforts. Posted January 27, 2008 |
|
BookMama
I can't believe I'm the first person to comment on your lens. You did a wonderful job of telling Polly's story and saying why it was important to you. In fact, I created a Polly Klaas lens Posted March 18, 2007 |
Polly Klaas
A Picture of Polly and Marc Klaas
A Picture says a thousand words. You can see the love between Marc and Polly. You can see Polly was an exceptional person full of love and always caring for others. Polly Klaas
It is not the will of God for anything bad to happen to a child. When it does Jesus reaches out and pulls that child into God's Kingdom, no questions asked. The Kingdom of God is made for children. Every Child is a Prince or a Princess in God's Kingdom. Polly Klaas
God's Kingdom is not of this world. It is a world to come, Thy Kingdom come. God will wipe away every tear from this world. Polly Klaas
The Parents and Friends of Polly Klaas can not bring Polly back, but if they live a righteous life through Jesus Christ, they can go and live with Polly, one day soon. Polly Klaas
The Polly Klaas Foundation is committed to making a difference. Polly's Rainbow
The Rainbow is a promise of salvation from God. Jesus Christ
The Second Coming of Christ is upon us!
All Power in Heaven and Earth has been given to Jesus. Jesus did not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill the law. Blessed are those who believe and do not see. Blessed are those who are not ashamed of Jesus and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ
Jesus loves all the little children of this world!
Have not you heard, He has risen! The Second Coming of Christ is at hand. Judgment Day is at hand. Repent ye, and believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ
God's Promise of Salvation for those who are found worthy!
Jesus testified that, "This is a evil, sinful and adulterous world". The world hated him for his testimony. In a evil, sinful and adulterous world bad things happen to children. It is not the will of God for bad things to happen to children. Believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Revelation of Jesus Christ is at hand. Judgment Day is at hand. Every Person will be judged according to their unselfish deeds here on earth. Anyone can be born again and start over, but ye must be born again in spirit and truth. Believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Repent and turn away from sin and evil. Jesus Christ
Let the Children come to me!
Marc Klaas
A Message from Marc about your children.
I heard am man speak in Tampa Florida severalyears ago. He was speaking to Federal and local
Police Officers, Judges, State Attorneys and Probation
Officers. His message was to take your job serious.
He didn't want what occurred to him and his daughter
to occur to other people.
His name was Mark Klauss and his daughter was
Polly Klauss. Polly was abducted, molested and
Murdered by a Sexual Predator in California in 1994.
There were several things that could have occurred
that would have brought Polly home safe. His message
was Strong and from his Heart.
The Last thing he said was, no matter what
happens to your child. No matter how disappointed you
may become. No matter How frustrated you may become.
I don't care if it is drugs, prostitution or your
worst nightmare. I want you to know that I would
trade everything I have to go through what you are
going through. Remember this when you leave today, I
would have given up everything to have my daughter
back and I feel cheated that I didn't get to go
through your heartaches. Thank you
New YouTube Plexo
Great Stuff on Amazon
Hannah Montana Tote Bag with Wig and Assorted Accessories, Silver
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 10/11/2008)
Best of Both Worlds Concert: The 3-D Movie: Extended Edition
Amazon Price: $21.99 (as of 10/11/2008)
Hannah Montana: The Complete First Season
Amazon Price: $27.99 (as of 10/11/2008)
Disney Hannah Montana Twin Sheet Set
Amazon Price: $21.09 (as of 10/11/2008)
Hannah Montana w/ Gold Jacket Deluxe Child Halloween Costume Size 7-8 Medium (B912)
Amazon Price: $36.94 (as of 10/11/2008)
Great Stuff on Amazon
Hon. Cyrus L. Pershing: President judge of the courts of Schuylkill County for twenty-seven years
Amazon Price: (as of 10/11/2008)
Quit Claim
Amazon Price: $1.99 (as of 10/11/2008)
There's Nothing Out There
Amazon Price: (as of 10/11/2008)
Disney's Hannah Montana Bubble Blast 18 Rolls
Amazon Price: $13.52 (as of 10/11/2008)
Theres Nothing Out There
Amazon Price: (as of 10/11/2008)
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand by
