FLORENCE-On the morning of Saturday, April 16th, Shoals Crisis Center invites you to put on your walking shoes and head out to Wilson Park to show your support for victims of sexual violence. Day-of registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the walk begins at9 a.m. Runners and pets are welcome, too!
Walk for Justice 2016 is the agency’s eighth annual walk. Registration is $20 for adults, $15 for students, and $5 for children 6 and under. Participants receive a T-shirt and the chance to win door prizes donated by Shoals area businesses.
To insure T-shirt availability, please pre-register at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/
Awards will also be given based on number of laps walked in an hour. There will be medals for individuals in four age categories and a trophy to the Best All-Around Team whose members collectively walk the most laps.
All of the funds raised by this event ensure that critical services, such as the 24-hour crisis line, medical and legal assistance, and counseling to victims, are always available.
Free refreshments will be available to participants.
For more information, call the Shoals Crisis Center office at 256-765-0025, visit our website at shoalscrisiscenter.org, or visit the Eventbrite page linked above.
All services of Shoals Crisis Center, a 501 (c)(3) organization, are offered free of charge and are provided to victims of sexual assault and abuse of all ages, regardless of sex, race, or religion. Services are available no matter when the sexual violence occurred. The crisis line is 256-767-1100. Callers outside the Shoals can call 800-917-7273 toll-free.
