On April 2, 2026, WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital in Morgantown held a pinwheel planting event to mark the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event, held at the hospital's entrance, featured hundreds of blue and silver pinwheels, which are the national symbol for child abuse prevention.
Hospital staff, community partners, and local leaders gathered to raise awareness about the issue and highlight the resources available for families. The event emphasized the importance of creating safe, stable, and nurturing environments for all children.
"The pinwheel represents our collective hope for every child to have a happy, healthy childhood," said a hospital representative during the ceremony. The hospital encouraged community members to learn the signs of abuse and neglect and to report any concerns to the appropriate authorities.
April is recognized nationally as Child Abuse Prevention Month across the United States. Similar awareness events and pinwheel plantings are held by children's advocacy centers and hospitals throughout the country during this time.
