The Neuts Family
Since the tragic loss of their son Myles, Mike and Brenda Neuts are passionate about youth and their well-being and so have grown into their roles as advocates for children. Mike has given presentations from coast to coast in Canada regarding youth violence and bullying. Since 2000, he has addressed over 200 000 Canadian school children as well as educators, law enforcement, parents, service clubs, victim services groups; almost anyone you could think of who is involved in the lives of children within schools, community centres, conferences, smposiums, PD days and malls.
Each time Mike speaks, it is regarding child behaviour, respect, dignity, bullying and recording of incidents. As well, he has participated in many round table discussions since 2000, promoting a happy, healthy environment for children and advocating for a national, broad-ranging, protective, nurturing and loving children’s agenda.
Their message talks about their journey with the 24 Coroner’s recommendations. They tell you about what they have learned, how you can help, and how you can make a difference with your children in your homes, schools and communities.
The Neuts Family partnered up with The Henkel Hook Company, and its founders Jim Henkel and Becky Regier to introduce the safety release coat hook that releases loads in excess of 26 lb. It automatically resets and still provides the hygienic purposes originally intended when the unbreakable hooks were first installed. More important to them is the opportunity to provide another safe application in facilitating children in any group. MCBN Association along with Henkel Hooks and corporate sponsorships have provided over 15,000 hooks in the province of Ontario alone.
They are also proud to have founded the MCBN Children’s Association, using their son’s initials to pay homage to him. Myles Casey Benson Neuts was the driving force behind the creation of Make Children Better Now. The relationships continue to grow, ordinary people (approx. 200) in MCBN membership, working with CAVAET, CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, PREVNET, CANADIAN CRIME VICTIM FOUNDATION, SIX STRING NATION, CHATHAM-KENT POLICE SERVICE, CHATHAM-KENT CHILDREN’S SERVICES, CLARA HUGHES, DR. EVA OLSEN and the LOCALS SCHOOL BOARDS.