April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

From The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education:

Get involved this weekend during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and join the Dojo Westport and Joyride of Darien for two fun, interactive events that will benefit The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education (The Center).

The second annual “Kickboxing for a Cause” event will be held at The Dojo Westport on Sunday April 24th from 10:00am-11:30am at 772 Post Road in Westport. Participants will receive teal Hand Wraps to wear in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month as they learn the discipline of kickboxing. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to The Center. The suggested minimum donation for this event is $35 (Hand Wraps included). To ensure your spot, register in advance by calling 203-557-8815 or email to thedojoCT@gmail.com.

Once again this year the event was organized by Sensei Sarah Malhotra with the support of Manny Esmeraldo, owner of The Dojo in Stamford and Westport. Sarah, a long time volunteer and sexual abuse prevention educator said “The Center is such a great organization that offers so many resources and support to Lower Fairfield County. I am so happy to be able to hold this event at The Dojo Westport. As a Karate teacher, I fully support The Center's mission to help individuals in crisis, spread awareness, and educate all on sexual violence. "

“Charity Ride for The Center” with Joyride Studio on Sunday, April 24th from 12:30pm-1:30pm, at 25 Old Kings Highway North in Darien. Participants will sweat and groove to the music in a fusion of cycling and dance on a bike. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to The Center. The suggested minimum donation for this event is $40. To register and reserve your bike go here.

The Joyride Studio event was organized by Cora Delibertis, a leading voice and activist on sexual violence prevention throughout the community. For Cora, The Center holds a special meaning: “Three years ago I stepped into The Center not knowing my life was about to be saved. They not only gave me the resources to heal from childhood sexual assault but they helped me find my voice. Now, as a survivor, advocate and volunteer for The Center I have made it my mission to share my story and bring awareness to this issue. Victims of sexual assault need to know they are not alone and places like The Center are there to help. Please join Dana Klion and I for this amazing, high energy event to bring awareness and raise money."

To mark the end of SAAM, join The Center on Friday, April 29th, for the Raise Your Glass, Raise Awareness Gala, “The Year of the Survivor”, from 7-11pm at The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s, Darien, tickets $150pp, call The Center to register or for more information.