Rachel Zentz, The Californian AIM For Mental Health on the Monterey Peninsula held its AIM for the Cures on Aug. 13 and raised more than $500,000 to treat and find cures for children with mental disorders.
AIM for the Cures Gala featured speakers involved in cutting-edge research at the nation’s top medical facilities and universities and legislative advocates.
Research suggests persistent stress in young children can become toxic, causing brain changes that can interfere with learning and lead to disease in adulthood.