Bay Area vigil planned for children killed in Pakistan Taliban attack
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (KGO) -- A San Rafael mother is leading a new global effort to remember the 140 lives lost when Taliban militants stormed a Pakistan school and killed mostly children.
Heidi Kkuhn, a CEO of the non-profit Roots For Peace is asking people to take part in a global candlelight vigil.
She wants people to light a candle on Tuesday, the one-week anniversary of the attack.
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Leaders from around the world are pledging to join Kuhn in her effort, including in Afghanistan, Rome and the Middle East.
To participate, Facebook and Tweet your pictures and prayers using the hashtag #ChildrenDeservePeace on Twitter.
If you'd like to contribute to the Roots of Peace effort to rebuild the school, click here.
