The 5K Run/Walk will raise much-needed funds to support domestic violence shelters and programs in Maricopa County. Because domestic violence incidences are increasing this type of public supported fundraising program is more critical than ever. Funds are raised through registration fees and pledges collected by participants. All of the event costs are underwritten by corporate sponsors, therefore 100 percent of the pledges and registration fees directly benefit the shelters.

Why is your participation needed?

• Over 4.5 million assaults are committed against U.S. women by intimate partners each year
• Each year, nearly 100 women are killed in domestic violence situations in Arizona alone
• More than 50 percent of domestic violence victims live with children under the age of 12,
• and 60 percent of all Child Protective Services cases involve a domestic violence component
• More than 50 percent of all Arizona women and their children seeking shelter from
• Domestic Violence are turned away due to lack of space
• Domestic violence is the leading cause of death of women in the workplace
• Domestic violence costs U.S. businesses nearly $1 billion in lost productivity alone

We challenge you to raise a minimum of $110, which will provide 2 nights of safety in a shelter. Each additional $55 raised will provide one more night of safety in a shelter. If each person raises at least $110 we will meet our fundraising goal of $400,000. How many nights will you provide?

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE
2008 WALK TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE!