Safe Voices Race to End Domestic Abuse and Violence is Aug. 13

LEWISTON — Safe Voices’ Race to End Domestic Abuse and Violence 5K/10K returns to the Bates College campus on Saturday, Aug. 13.
The 10K race takes off at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K run and walk at 9 a.m.
The event aims to spread awareness of domestic violence and raise money to support those impacted by abuse in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.
Participants can register online at safevoices.org. Runners and walkers are welcome. This is a stroller- and dog-friendly event. There is a registration fee; youth runners can participate for free. Runners and walkers are encouraged but not required to use RunSignUp.com to raise money on behalf of Safe Voices in the lead up to the event. All proceeds will support Safe Voices’ emergency shelter, advocacy and education services.
In its last fiscal year, Safe Voices provided advocacy to more than 2,100 individuals and housed 83 people in its emergency shelter, 29 of whom were children. In addition, more than 1,800 individuals received education through Safe Voices’ prevention programs.
Those who can’t participate in the 5K/10K on Aug. 13 can make a contribution to Safe Voices online at www.safevoices.org/donate.
Corporate sponsorship and prize donation opportunities are still available. For more information, contact Becca TInkham, development and engagement coordinator, at 207-795-6744 or btinkham@safevoices.org.

PHOTO: Safe Voices Race to End Domestic Abuse and Violence is Aug. 13 in Lewiston. (Safe Voices Facebook photo)