One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. On October 15th, 2011
join us in the first annual L.O.V.E. ( Love Overcomes Violence Eternally ) Walk. A 5K walkathon
held in the Bronx to demonstrate all it takes is the first step to live a life full of purpose, love and hope.
Registration: Begins at 8:45 a.m. at Bronx Park East Baseball Field
Bronx Park E & Lydig Ave, BX, NY 10462 (Right off of the 2 train)
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. - Registration/Welcoming
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - Walkathon
What to bring:
Please wear PURPLE as it represents the color for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
DONATIONS
This is a free event but we ask for your support by donating a pair of FAIRLY NEW or GENTLY USED
sneakers in all sizes. All donations go to the Sneakers 2 Succeed campaign in partnership with Remo
Production, Inc., Art of Stepping Foundation and Chris Duhon Stand Tall Foundation.
The L.O.V.E. Walk was founded by April Hernandez-Castillo ( Freedom Writers/Dexter ) and
co-created by Rhina Valentin- La Reina Del Barrio, Productions. Supported by The National Coalition
Against Domestic Violence, Remo Production, Inc and Center Against Domestic Violence.
If you or someone you know is a victim of Domestic Violence please call 1−800−799−SAFE (7233).
For more information regarding the walk please contact: Merlys Alberto 646-410-5215. Visit us on Facebook.com/TheloveWalk