October is domestic violence awareness month. We know that running is healing. Movement is medicine.4 out of 5 Native Women will experience violence in her life…this is not just a statistic; it is our mothers, sisters, and daughters. Our communities are experiencing an imbalance and we need space to heal so that we honor the beauty of her resiliency.
Our annual #iwillRunForHER event was established in 2016 as a way for the community to come together and dedicate a run to those affected by domestic and sexual violence. We hold space every October in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month to promoting healing and wellness through running. This event is free to the public.
Are you ready to join 200+ runners, walkers and kids at this years CSVANW’s annual #IWillRunForHer community 5k and 1k kids’ run?
Join us!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
October 6, 2018
7 AM – 11 AM
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI)
9169 Coors Blvd
Albuquerque, NM 87120
Race shirts:
First 50 little one registrants will receive a Coalition youth race shirt.
**t-shirts are not guaranteed for on-site registration; quantities are limited.
Contact Angel Charley at acharley@csvanw.org for more information!
“RUN FOR HER” By David Adams
“Raising awareness for crimes against women in our communities is arguably one of the most powerful ways we can help reduce the disproportionate rates of violence. I ran last year because my daughter should never have to ask why women and children are subjected to such a high risk […] READ MORE
