401 Gualt Ave N, Fort Payne AL
Saturday, October 26th, 2024
🏃♀️ Race Overview
- Event Date: October 26, 2024
- Location: 401 Gualt Ave N, Fort Payne, AL
- Race URL: Run Domestic Violence Out of Town 5K
- Aims: Raising awareness, honoring victims, and supporting survivors of domestic violence.
💜 Awareness Context
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month: October is dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence.
- Reported Cases: Over 300,000 reported cases of domestic violence in Alabama in 2022.
- Unreported Cases: Many more cases remain unreported, highlighting the need for ongoing awareness.
- Collective Effort: This run is a stride towards fostering hope and support for survivors.
💰 Fundraising Purpose
- Beneficiaries: Funds collected go to Domestic Violence Crisis Services of Dekalb County and Kelley’s Rainbow Domestic Violence Shelter.
- Services Provided: The shelter is the only domestic violence shelter serving Cherokee, Dekalb, and Marshall Counties.
- Capacity: The shelter has only 19 beds for women and children needing temporary relocation.
- Community Support: Emphasizing the importance of open conversations and healing.
🏅 Run Details
- Cost: $30 per Virtual racer (includes shirt and commemorative medal).
- Cost: $40 per in-person racer (includes shirt, runner bib, commemorative medal, and chance at placement trophy).
- Registration Deadline: Shirts available with registration by October 12th.
- Sizes: Youth Sizes Small - X-Large and Adult Sizes X-Small - 5X.
👕 SWAG Info
- Shirt Availability: Additional shirts can be bought while supplies last at the event.
- Pre-Order: Pre-order family shirts by October 12th for $25 via our Facebook page.
- Design Options: Multiple design options available for additional shirts.
- On-Site Sales: A small number of additional shirts will be available for on-site sales.
📩 Contact Us
- Email: rundvoutofdekalb@gmail.com
- Facebook: Message us through our Facebook page.
- Phone: Call 256-516-2652 or 256-304-4083 for any inquiries.
- Community Engagement: We welcome questions and support from the community.
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