Thanks for visiting my Hot Chocolate Run fundraising page! On December 2, I'm walking in this year’s Hot Chocolate Run. This great event raises funds for Safe Passage, the organization addressing domestic violence in Hampshire County.
This will be my third year participating in the event, and I am really looking forward to it. Last year a number of my co-workers at CSD pledged their support, and I am hoping you will be able to do the same this year. Last year, one of our RSO's participated - Sisters on the Runway.
This is probably the most rewarding fund-raising event I have ever participated in because of the tremendous, heartfelt, and very visible community support. There will be 5.500 walkers and runners, marching bands, and scores of volunteers.
I hope you’ll make a donation and help me meet my fundraising goal. Safe Passage relies on support from people like us to fund their programming--including an emergency shelter program, individual counseling and support groups, legal services, a 24-hour hotline and more. Here are some examples of what these services cost:
$20: Emergency funds for a woman to purchase groceries or diapers
$45: A one-hour counseling session for a woman seeking help for the first time
$80: One weekly drop-in group session for survivors of domestic violence
$100: An hour of ASL interpreting for a deaf survivor's counseling session
$135: Three sessions for children who have witnessed domestic violence
$500: A month of on-call advocacy for victims of domestic violence police calls
All contributions are tax-deductible, and you’ll receive an emailed receipt immediately after you donate. If you do not want to donate on-line, you may give me a check made payable to Safe Passage.
Thank you so much for your support! If you want to learn more about it, visit http://hotchocolaterun.com. Registration is closed for this year. They hit the limit on Nov. 18th, but there is still an opportunity to volunteer, if you want to be involved. More information is on their website.
Thank you for your support.
All the best,
Linda Wallack
Hot Chocolate Run 2012: Step Up for Safe Passage!
Make a donation to support a Hot Chocolate Run participant!
Financial contributions directly support the comprehensive, FREE services that Safe Passage provides to women and children who have experienced domestic violence.
Participants who raise $100 or more will receive a custom hat to wear at the event. Stay tuned for news about prizes for our top fundraisers!
Safe Passage is the organization in Hampshire County building safety, hope and justice for families who have lived with domestic violence. Adults and kids come to Safe Passage for a variety of programs: an emergency shelter, counseling and support groups, legal advocacy, and so much more. We also work to prevent domestic violence before it happens through our community engagement programs. We hope you'll join us in our work by making a donation! Learn more at our
website.