ShawnAlert For Missing Children in IL/MO



Shawn Hornbeck Foundation Updates/News Articles

Miracle in Missouri Song Written By: Larry Raymer
Dedicated To: Shawn and Family
Proceeds from the sale of the album go to the Shawn Hornbeck Foundation
and can be purchased at Larrys site http://www.larryraymermusic.com/
Sample Of Song Below:

Foundation Issues Statement Concerning Press Release Issued By
Better Business Bureau Of Easter Missouri/Southern Illinois


Foundation representatives were made aware of a press release issued by the Better Business Bureau today stating the foundation has not provided current information in relation to the BBB's charity standards. While participation in the BBB's charity standards program is entirely voluntary, the BBB nevertheless has singled out the foundation for failing to participate in this voluntary program.

Newly elected President Pamela Akers and Vice President Craig Akers together made the following statement in response to the BBB press release -- "We have always strived to use all of the funding made available through public donations to further the free programs offered by the foundation to assist the families of the missing and to provide parents and their children with free education and tools to keep them from becoming victims. This has meant that the foundation has had no paid employees. All of the corporate positions normally taken care of by paid personnel have been covered by unpaid volunteers. Craig and I, along with a handful of dedicated volunteers, have given hundreds of thousands of hours of our time, providing these much needed services, free of charge, to families in the St. Louis area and beyond. We have assisted in the search for over 60 missing persons, and have provided free child id's to over 300,000 to the parents of children throughout the Midwest. It's very discouraging to think that our financial transparency is being drawn into question. There have been many occasions when funding for such basic necessities as electricity and telephones has not been available and we have paid those costs, and many others, out of our own pockets. We've been hurt emotionally countless times with rumors of us driving new vehicles paid for by the foundation and rumors of us drawing six figure salaries. Our original bylaws, at our insistence, prohibit Craig and I from even receiving a salary or any compensation from the foundation. This was done to ensure that we couldn't be accused of profiting from our son's disappearance.

Since our son's return in January 2007 our every move has been constantly scrutinized by the media. Something as simple as the failure to file an annual report with the Secretary of State's office was turned into a major media event. At that time it was made known the foundation had failed to file returns with the IRS and that we were working to rectify the situation. We as an organization have been working feverishly to tighten our administrative controls and to meet the administrative requirements of state and federal government. When we were made aware of the administrative dissolution of the corporation we took immediate steps to rectify the situation and received reinstatement in three business days. Likewise, we have been working with the IRS to ensure that any necessary reports have been filed. We have been in the process of auditing our financial records from 2003 to present and completing returns for each of those years. We anticipate completion of this process within the next thirty days. While we understand the importance of the service the BBB provides to the public, we remind everyone that this is a voluntary program that we are not required to participate in. Our completed IRS returns will be made widely available through our website upon their completion."

Holiday Statement from Shawn Hornbeck - Christmas 2007


"When I thought about Christmas with my family while I was gone I never dreamed that I would be as close to my family- my parents and my sisters- as I have become since I got home. And now I have an even bigger family, those that I never knew before and some that were born while I was away. Being home with them all is what makes this Christmas mean so much to me.



It’s been a long time since I had a real 'kid’s Christmas' and when I was little, it was all about toys and fun. I’m really looking forward to celebrating like a kid this year but I know that the things that happened in my life the last several years makes me appreciate my family and the season in ways that I could have never understood before.
There are moms and dads who helped my parents get through Christmases when we were apart by giving them hope and to them I say “Thank you.” And to everyone, thank you for never giving up on me.

It’s so good to be home for the holidays."

Shawn Damien Hornbeck - December 2007

(New photgraph below in "Photo" section)

Team Hornbeck Racing
Details on Team Hornbeck Racing - Drivers, Events, Cars etc. View Details Here
Shawn Hornbeck Foundation 2nd Cookbook

Call for recipes and people's stories from when Shawn was found.

From the Foundation website :
Cooking To Come Home To - A Celebration!

Order Cookbooks Now!!


Next Shawn Hornbeck Foundation Event

My ID 4 Life and Fingerprinting
Childrens DNA Kits

Event:   SH Foundation Kidz Kardz
Date:   07/12/08 - Saturday
Time:   5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:   # 46 South Highway 19, New Florence, MO
Information:   Free Kidz Kardz to children 17 of age and under.
Sponsored By:   Team Hornbeck Racing
Videos
10th May 2008 KTVI myFox News
Shawn Hornbeck Helps Out At Child ID Session
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12th Jan 2008 Daily Journal Online
Pam and Craig Akers Interview
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11th Jan 2008 NBC Today Show
A year after ordeal ended, kidnapped boy doing well
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December 2007 Craig Akers on the LineUp
FOX News
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19th December 2007 Shawn Hornbeck To Celebrate Christmas With Family
FOX News
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19th December 2007 Shawn Hornbeck and his Family Prepare to Celebrate Christmas
Created: 11/16/2007 6:36:09 PM
KFVS12 News
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21st Nov 2007 Shawn Hornbeck's Parents on Holiday Season.
Created: 11/16/2007 6:36:09 PM
KSDK News
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17th Nov 2007 Shawn Hornbeck's Parents Bring Missing Teen Home
Created: 11/16/2007 6:36:09 PM
KSDK News
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16th Nov 2007 How the "Shawn Alert" started - Interview
KMOV News
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16th Nov 2007 Pam Akers Looks Forward to Christmas with her son, Shawn
KFVS Heartland News
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16th Nov 2007 Missing Clayton Teen Safely Home
KSDK News
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7th Nov 2007 Interview with Craig Akers
Cookbook and Rowan Ford
KSDK News
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26th July 2007 Shawn Hornbeck learns from Basketball Legend Ed Macauley
KSDK News
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26th July 2007 Arlin Henderson 16th Anniv Vigil
KMOV News / CW11 News
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22nd July 2007 Shawn's Week / Team Hornbeck Race Night
KMOV News / KSDK Channel5
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20th July 2007 Raw Video of Shawns Birthday at the SHF Golf Tournament
KMOV News
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20th July 2007 Shawn Hornbeck Golf Tournament Further Updates
KFVS Heartland News
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20th July 2007 Shawn Hornbeck Golf Tournament Further Updates
CW11 News / KMOV
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19th July 2007 Shawn Hornbeck Golf Tournament - Shawn blows out candles
Fox2 News
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19th July 2007 Shawn Hornbeck Golf Tournament - Updates
Fox2 News and KSDK Channel 5
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19th July 2007 Shawn Hornbeck Golf Tournament - Shawn Tees Off!
Fox2 News
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19th July 2007 Shawn Hornbeck Golf Tournament
Fox2 News
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17th July 2007 Shawn Hornbeck Celebrates Birthday, Prepares For School This Fall
KSDK Channel5
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13th July 2007 Shawn Hornbeck - Exclusive New Pictures & Update View Video Clip
11th July 2007 Updates on shawn as his 16th birthday approaches View Video Clip
9th July 2007 Hornbeck Foundation To Host Celebrity Golf Tournament View Video Clip
9th July 2007 Shawn Hornbeck Helps Repair Damage Done By Vandals at Garden Dedicated in his Honor View Video Clip
25th May 2007 Parents of Missing Children Speak Out on National Rememberance Day View Video Clip
25th May 2007Shawn Hornbeck's family talks about Shawn, speaks out about other missing children View Video Clip
24th May 2007Hornbeck Foundation Continues Finding Children View Video Clip
Photographs
10th May 2008 Shawn at SHF KidzKardz Event
 
10th May 2008 Shawn at SHF KidzKardz Event
 
19th December 2007 Shawn at first family dinner Jan 2007
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19th December 2007 Shawn and his parents Dec 2007
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19th December 2007 Shawn and his bike July 2007
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19th December 2007 Shawn Hornbeck - Exclusive New Pictures
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20th July 2007 Shawn Hornbeck Golf Event Photos Click to go to photo page
14th July 2007 Shawn Hornbeck - Exclusive New Pictures
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News Articles
April 2008 Pamela Akers Interview in EVE Magazine Page One View Article
April 2008 Pamela Akers Interview in EVE Magazine (2008) Page Two View Article
April 2008 Pamela Akers Interview in EVE Magazine (2008) Page Three View Article
28th January 2008 Shawn Hornbeck in People Magazine (2008) Page One View Article
28th January 2008 Shawn Hornbeck in People Magazine (2008) Page Two View Article
28th January 2008 Shawn Hornbeck in People Magazine (2008) Page Three View Article
19th August 2007 SHAWN HORNBECK VISITS GRIZZLIES
One day after clinching the Frontier League West Division, the Gateway Grizzlies received a special gift Sunday with memories that will last a lifetime.
At noon the gates to GCS Ballpark opened and in walked Shawn Hornbeck with his family and friends.
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24th July 2007 Shawn Hornbeck gets tips from Ed Macauley View Article
14th July 2007 Shawn Hornbeck in People Magazine Page One View Article
14th July 2007 Shawn Hornbeck in People Magazine Page Two View Article
19th May 2007 The Shawn Hornbeck Educational Reimbursement Program View Article
Events
9th July 2007NEW - Shawn Hornbeck Foundation's New Website Visit Site
18th May 2007 Shawn attends Fund Raiser at Farmington Middle School View Article