Hundreds gathered on Saturday to take a stand in opposition to sexual assault.
GBMC HealthCare’s Walk a Mile in Their Shoe event is held to learn the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Domestic Violence (SAFE & DV) program.
The program cares for victims of all ages without charge however depends totally on funding from the neighborhood and grants.
During this yr’s stroll, greater than $178,000 was raised.
“You by no means wish to assume it’s taking place in your neighborhood,” Lucky Thompson, Co-Chair of the event, stated. “I’ve three daughters, and it’s scary to consider what might occur. I’m extremely happy with the SAFE/DV crew at GBMC, and understanding this superb program and excellent nurses are prepared if I or somebody I do know wants assist provides a layer of safety I believe all mother and father can admire.”
Joining the stroll was first woman Dawn Moore, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, and Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh.
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“My husband, the 63rd Governor of the State of Maryland, realized very early on the significance of defending girls, of defending youngsters, defending essentially the most weak. And I simply wish to inform you, you have got the best chief on the proper time,” First Lady Dawn Moore stated on the event. “Today, we declare that Maryland is not going to stand for abuse or violence of any type, together with in opposition to girls or youngsters. Today, we decide to breaking the cycle of generational trauma.”
In complete, the stroll was supported by virtually 250 neighborhood members.
