They circle the pavilion that were in serving as a really short immediate physical reminder of what the cost is and what the stakes are. Their will be survivors and survivors families who are walking in remembrance of a love one, a friend, of a coworker who was killed by an abuser, by a significant other,” said Stephenson. While being a very mindful event and filled with moments of remembrance. It is also a fun morning and brings the community together. This year the Walk for Hope will again be held at Bunker Hills Regional Park on September 26, registration starts at 8 a.m. and the walk itself starts at 9:30 a.m. “There is a community resource fair, there are snacks, you’ll get a t-shirt, there is live music, there is activities for kids, we have a face painter, a balloon twister, there is a 5k run, two mile walk and we are in Bunker Hills Regional Park pavilion three,” said Stephenson. To learn more about the Walk for Hope or Alexandra House click here.
Community Rallies For Those Without A Voice
BLAINE, Minn. (Sept. 17, 2015) – Alexandra House, Anoka County’s only dual agency committed to serving those dealing with domestic and sexual violence is gearing up for the annual Walk For Hope. The event is attended by more than 500 supporters and is designed to have many outcomes. To raise awareness, to raise funds, and kind of raise everyone’s spirits moving forward to reenergize the work that we do and the community that we have, said Brian Stephenson, Alexandra House. When supporters arrive at the event they will experience a moving and emotional display. “One of the main installations or features in the Walk for Hope is our silent witness project which is full size red wooden cut outs of women and children who have lost their lives in Anoka County to domestic violence.
