This past Saturday, the children and I participated in a community event to end violence. The 5K walk consisted of 26 teams (including us, the Home Spun Scholars) and 398 walkers total (not including the animals). The grand total raised was $30,001!!!
Turning Points Network is a community resource agency that strives to end all forms of domestic abuse, sexual assault and stalking. TPN provides free, confidential assistance and information to survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking and harassment. Those services include a 24-hour crisis support hot line, counseling, help with obtaining medical and legal services, an emergency shelter and "safe homes." The group also runs a Child Advocacy Program that assists and educates children who have been affected by domestic violence.
The children and I have been participating in this event since it began in 2006. This year we raised $115.00. Thanks to everyone who sponsored us. We had a lot of fun and the weather was perfect. Looking forward to next years walk and hope that we can raise more money.
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