Annual 5K Run/2K Walk Breaks The Silence Of Domestic Violence

FRAMINGHAM, MA—Sometimes it's the shame and silence that makes it seemingly impossible to fight it.

Voices Against Violence (VAV), the domestic violence and rape crisis center serving communities in the greater Framingham and Marlborough areas of Metro West Boston, is hosting its 2017 Purple Passion 5K Run/Walk to Break the Silence fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 23, in support of the organization’s mission to end sexual and domestic violence, it announced in a press release.

This annual fundraiser features a timed 5K race and a 4K walk that begins and end at the South Middlesex Opportunity Council’s (SMOC) parking lot, 7 Bishop St., Framingham. There is a $30 registration fee for all timed runners and a $20 registration fee for casual runners and walkers.

The check in opens at 7 a.m. at SMOC headquarters. The timed run begins promptly at 8 a.m., immediately followed by casual runners and walkers. Light refreshments and activities are provided for children before and after the race and walk. The first 200 registrants will receive a free Purple Passion tee shirt featuring the 2017 event logo and sponsor list.

Official event medals will be awarded to the top three finishers, along with the first, second and third place winners in each age category.

Congresswoman Katherine Clark serves again as honorary chair of the event and is represented by her District Counsel, State Representatives Wade Blackman of Natick.

“Voices Against Violence exemplifies our community’s leadership in the fight to end intimate partner violence," said Congresswoman Clark in a statement. "As allies and advocates, we’re committed to doing everything in our power to educate families, push for better policies, and end the silence surrounding violence."

For more information and to register for the 2017 Purple Passion 5K Run/2K Walk to Break the Silence, go here.

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