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Location Corrected: Rachel's Challenge Coming to Strongsville

Powerful anti-bullying presentation was spawned by Columbine shootings

The community is invited to a presentation of Rachel's Challenge, a nationwide anti-bullying program inspired by the shootings at Columbine High School April 20, 1999.

Rachel Scott was the first person killed the day two classmates opened fire in the school.

The event, sponsored by the Strongsville PTA, is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at

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The program aims to inspire and equip students and adults to create a positive cultural change by starting a chain reaction of kindness and compassion.

It tries to create a safe learning environment by re-establishing civility in the schools and the community.

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Rachel's father, Darrell, has traveled the country for more than 10 years with the powerful multi-media presentation.


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