Hi everyone, welcome to my Hot Chocolate Run fundraising page!
On December 8, I will be RUNNING in the 10th Annual Hot Chocolate Run. I've walked in this event before, but this year I decided to do some things that I didn't used to think I could do. One was being in a musical (did that!), and the next was running a 5k. I've been training and realizing (slowly) that my body can do more than I think it can. It's been awesome, but even MORE awesome is the fact that by running in the Hot Chocolate Run, I'll be supporting Safe Passage, which is the incredible organization addressing domestic violence in Hampshire County. When you donate, you're supporting me, but you're also supporting ending domestic violence!
Every day, Safe Passage helps women and children take steps towards a brighter and safer future. Some of these steps are easier, and some are harder. Every step is important.
I've volunteered with the kids at Safe Passage's shelter and can confirm that they do amazing and extremely necessary work. Safe Passage relies on people like you and me to bring hope, safety, and justice to women and families.
Here are some ways Safe Passage will put your gift to work:
$25: Resources, support and hope for a woman calling the 24-hour hotline
$75: Safe transportation for a family traveling to Safe Passage’s emergency shelter
$100: A drop-in support group session for survivors of domestic violence
$140: Education for parents on talking with their kids about domestic violence
$500: Healing counseling for a child who has witnessed violence
All contributions are tax-deductible, and you’ll receive an emailed receipt immediately after you donate.
You can make a difference for families affected by domestic violence. I hope you’ll join me!
Thank you so much for your support! If you want to learn more about it, visit http://hotchocolaterun.com.
[btw, that photo is me running on a giant jumping pillow at sunset in front of a corn maze. photo credit: justine.]
Hot Chocolate Run 2013: Step Up for Safe Passage!
Every day, Safe Passage helps women and children take steps towards a brighter and safer future. Some of these steps are easier, and some are harder. Every step is important.
Take a step towards helping families affected by domestic violence. Make a donation to a participant who is
Stepping Up for Safe Passage!
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.