Salt Lake gala to raise funds to fight child abuse

The Family Support Center will hold its second annual Blue Ribbon Gala Friday at 6 p.m. in the Little America Grand Ballroom.

The event will raise funds to support child-abuse prevention and treatment and other programs.

A silent auction and social hour will begin the evening, followed by a dinner.

Honorary chairwoman and five-time U.S. Olympian Chris Witty will share her experiences about becoming a champion who survived child abuse. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, will also receive a Blue Ribbon Leadership Award for his support of Utah families.

For information, visit www.familysupportcenter.org.