ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Center for Alexandria’s Children (CAC) will honor two extraordinary community leaders, Dana Lawhorne and John Porter, at its annual Banding Together: A Benefit Concert to End Child Abuse on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Oswald Durant Center in Alexandria. The event brings together local leaders, businesses, and neighbors to raise funds for CAC’s mission to end child abuse and strengthen families across Alexandria.

The Champion for Children Award will be presented to Dana Lawhorne, whose 43-year law enforcement career, including four terms as Alexandria’s Sheriff, has been marked by a deep commitment to community safety, restorative justice, and youth engagement. Known for his compassion toward victims and his relentless pursuit of justice, Lawhorne’s work ha

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