LEWISTON — Safe Voices’ Race to End Domestic Abuse and Violence 5K/10K returns to the Bates College campus on August 13. The event aims to spread awareness of domestic violence and raise money to support those impacted by abuse in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties. Participants can register online at RunSignUp.com. Runners and walkers are welcome. This is a stroller- and dog-friendly event.

Runners and walkers are encouraged but not required to use RunSignUp.com to raise money on behalf of Safe Voices in the lead-up to the event. All proceeds will support Safe Voices’ emergency shelter, advocacy and education services.

In its last fiscal year, Safe Voices provided advocacy to more than 2,100 individuals and housed 83 people in its emergency shelter, 29 of whom were children. In addition, more than 1,800 individuals received education through Safe Voices’ prevention programs. Those unable to participate in the 5K/10K on August 13 can make a contribution to Safe
Voices online at www.safevoices.org/donate.

Corporate sponsorship and prize donation opportunities are still available. For more information, contact Becca Tinkham, development and engagement coordinator, at 207-795-6744 or btinkham@safevoices.org.