We are a group of soccer moms, PTA moms, teacher moms, homeschool moms…we're young moms, expectant moms, a-bit-older moms, been-there-done-that moms…we are tall, short, thin, not-so-thin…but we all love chocolate and we are passionately opposed to casinos! Most of all, we are a growing group of moms who are stepping up to the plate to defend our children and protect their future. Unlike the pro-casino activists, we have not a penny to gain from this venture. On the contrary, we are pooling our resources to get the message out that gambling is bad for kids, bad for families and bad for communities. We do this for our kids. We do it for yours. We are on a mission to educate the public about the specific and irreversible problems that gambling has wrought on communities just like ours. We are committed to exposing the secrets that gambling proponents hope to keep hidden. They have hundreds of thousands of dollars at their disposal and we have pennies in comparison, but we have something they don't - moms who are concerned about their kids. And everyone knows better than to get between a mama bear and her cubs…

In order to fully assess the impact that a casino would have on a great place like Wichita, you can't just recruit a select group of "witnesses" and present a report for the purpose of impressing the hearers. You have to look long and hard at the facts and determine the extent of the risk. The American Cancer Society would never enlist a select group of long-term smokers who have never suffered from emphysema or lung cancer to share a glowing report of how smoking has benefited them. That would be ridiculous! They would wisely explore the whole issue and would be compelled to present the inherent risks of smoking and its harmful effects - not just on the smoker, but on those who are exposed to second-hand smoke as well. In the same way, it is only fair to expose the reality of what gambling does to families and communities. Even as "big wins" are publicly broadcasted, we seldom see the devastation of individuals and families that lie in their wake. Moms Against Casinos is dedicated to telling that truth. There are a lot of conflicting messages being propagated and it can be frustrating to know which ones to believe. We understand! Be sure to visit our Links page for some resources we found very valuable as we conducted our research of this issue.

The time is short and there is much yet to be done. Please join us in this battle! We need two things:

1. Your time - If you are willing to invest a few hours or more of your time to join us in this effort, please send us an e-mail with your name and contact info and we'll let you know what you can do. Keep watching this website for the latest news in the days and weeks ahead.

2. Your Financial Support - Click the button or link below to make a contribution of any amount through our secure PayPal site. We have a game plan that includes billboards, literature, buttons, radio space and more, but we need help. Every dollar we receive will be channeled directly into these efforts. In accordance with campaign regulations, a report of our income and expenditures will be available upon request following the vote on August 7.

Let's not gamble with the future. Something far more precious than money is at stake. We can win this battle if we stand together and Vote No on August 7!